Presentation by Matthew Lynch, Program Manager of the WBCSD’s Development Focus Area, examining the role of business in meeting the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
7. Child Mortality & Maternal Deaths Source: UN (2009) The Millennium Development Goals Report
8.
9. Business Role in Development PHILANTHROPY SHARED VALUE COMPLIANCE IMPACT & RISK MANAGEMENT Social Value Added Corporate Value Added INCLUSIVE BUSINESS MODELS STRATEGIC SOCIAL INVESTMENT Business as usual Building competitive advantage ‘ Do no harm’ Do positive good Source: Nelson (2006) Leveraging the Development Impact of Business in the Fight Against Global Poverty
10. Business Role in Development (II) Business Activities Outcomes MDGs Investment Provision of goods and services Employment & training Supplier opportunities & development Infrastructure Public policy dialogue & Institutional strengthening Strategic social investment MEETING ESSENTIAL NEEDS ENHANCED LIVELIHOODS & INCOMES TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER & CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT IMPROVED GOVERNANCE INCREASED GOVERNMENT REVENUES Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger Achieve universal primary education Promote gender equality and empower women Reduce child mortality Improve maternal health Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases Ensure environmental sustainability Develop a global partnership for development
11.
12.
13. Measurement Challenges Business Activities Outcomes MDGs Investment Provision of goods and services Employment & training Supplier opportunities & development Infrastructure Public policy dialogue & Institutional strengthening Strategic social investment MEETING ESSENTIAL NEEDS ENHANCED LIVELIHOODS & INCOMES TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER & CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT IMPROVED GOVERNANCE INCREASED GOVERNMENT REVENUES Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger Achieve universal primary education Promote gender equality and empower women Reduce child mortality Improve maternal health Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases Ensure environmental sustainability Develop a global partnership for development
16. WBCSD approach to measurement Excel-based user guide “ Beyond the bottom line” – the business case Methodology
17. Four-step Methodology Stakeholder engagement Step 1 - Set boundaries Step 2 – Measure direct and indirect impacts Step 3 – Assess contribution to development Step 4 – Prioritize management response Measuring Impact Framework Decision by individual companies
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
Notes de l'éditeur
Main industry sectors: 21% electricity, 20% oil & gas, chemicals, forestry and consumer goods. 60 RN partners
underpin the business license to operate improve the quality of stakeholder engagement help manage risks more effectively enhance the business contribution to society improve efficiencies understand the role of business vis a vis governments demonstrate the “win-win” The Framework helps companies answer the questions: How can we leverage our core business activities as well as the strengths of other actors to boost economic growth and support social progress? How can we minimize operational and reputational risks? How can we engage with stakeholders in a more meaningful way? How can we adapt our products and services to the needs of the low income segment? How can we respond to changes in societal needs? How can we communicate with the government about our contribution to economic and social progress in a country?
MI working group launched in 2006. Over 20 WBCSD member companies were engaged in the development of the Measuring Impact Framework. Environmental Resources Management (ERM) led this work on behalf of the WBCSD membership, offering their experience and expertise in impact assessments and stakeholder engagement.
Measuring Impact Framework components: “ Beyond the bottom line” – Why measuring impacts makes business sense. This publication highlights the lessons learned from those companies that have pioneered the thinking behind the Framework. It explains why measuring and understanding a company’s impact is good for business and good for society. Framework Methodology – This is the main document of the Framework which walks companies through the four step methodology. It includes a list of suggested indicators for 8 business activities as well appendices full of useful resources Excel-based user guide – This user friendly guide is designed to help companies move step by step through the assessment and customize the Methodology to their respective operations.
STEP 1 – SET BOUNDARIES 1.1 Identify the objective(s) for the assessment 1.2 Define the geographic area of the assessment 1.3 Collect development context information for the assessment area 1.4 Select the business activities to be assessed STEP 2 – MEASURE DIRECT AND INDIRECT IMPACTS 2.1 Identify the sources of impact for each business activity 2.2 Identify relevant indicators for direct and indirect impacts 2.3 Measure STEP 3 – ASSESS CONTRIBUTION TO DEVELOPMENT 3.1 Determine the level of stakeholder engagement 3.2 Engage with stakeholders to prioritize the development issues (optional) 3.3 Build hypothesis of the business contribution to development 3.4 Test hypothesis with stakeholders and refine the overall assessment (optional) STEP 4 – PRIORITIZE MANAGEMENT RESPONSE 4.1 Identify the priority areas for action 4.2 Consider possible management response and prepare recommendation to management 4.3 Decide on way forward 4.4 Develop indicators to monitor progress