Every other month, our newsletter serves as a platform for our community to share insights, stories, and successes with fellow members, fostering collaboration and learning. We invite you to contribute your experiences, ideas, and updates, helping to inspire and inform others on their Shared Value journey. Additionally, our newsletter keeps you updated on key events, opportunities, and initiatives happening across the Shared Value calendar, ensuring you’re always connected to what’s happening within our vibrant community. Let’s continue building a future where purpose and profit go hand in hand!
Newsletter October 2024
Empowering Africa’s Future
In this newsletter for October, we look at the upcoming Africa Shared Value (ASV) and ESG Summit, a pivotal gathering that promises to redefine the intersection of business growth and societal progress. As Africa stands poised for unprecedented transformation, this summit represents a crucial platform for leaders and innovators across the continent. Discussions will span critical issues such as creating just and equitable societies, integrating integrity and human rights into business practices, and leveraging environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles to foster sustainable development.
As we look ahead, the ASV and ESG Summit is set to inspire actionable solutions and foster collaborations that aim to shape a resilient and prosperous future for Africa, proving that shared value is not just a strategy, but a sustainable path forward for business and society alike.
Newsletter August 2024
Shared Value: The Foundation of Credible ESG Reporting
This August, we delve into the essence of credible ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting, grounded in the concept of Shared Value. While ESG is often seen as the benchmark for responsible business practices, it is not the ultimate endgame. The true foundation for impactful reporting and sustainable business strategies emerges through the integration of Shared Value, especially within the context of African businesses.
Newsletter June 2024
A Journey of Growth and Purpose!
The June edition of the Shared Value Africa (SVA) newsletter offers rich insights and updates that underscore the progress and future ambitions of the organisation as it fosters shared value across Africa.
Newsletter April 2024
Fostering a more Equitable Future
In this edition, we highlight transformative leadership, gender equality, and economic innovation in Africa. It features the Respect@Work initiative addressing workplace safety in South Africa, Tshepo Kgobe’s transformative leadership at the Gautrain Management Agency, the critical role of men in promoting gender equality, and the introduction of JamiiTrade, a platform empowering African entrepreneurs through the African Continental Free Trade Area. These articles showcase the strides being made towards a more equitable and prosperous Africa.
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Newsletter February 2024
Transformative vision for Africa
This month’s newsletter highlights Shift Impact Africa’s journey towards a brighter, more inclusive Africa. From Tiekie Barnard’s strategic vision for sustainable growth to pioneering reports and platforms like JamiiTrade, we’re setting the stage for transformative change. We spotlight the power of African entrepreneurship and our unwavering commitment to gender equality, showcasing initiatives that empower, innovate, and drive progress. Join us in making a meaningful impact across the continent, as we embrace challenges, celebrate successes, and foster collaborations for a sustainable and equitable future.
The Creators of the Shared Value Concept | Mark Kramer and Michael Porter
INTEGRATION OF ESG AND SHARED VALUE
