From Ambition to Action.
From Agenda to Solutions.
This year, Global Compact Network Philippines harnessed the strength of its members in crafting action-directed solutions towards building and strengthening the resilience and sustainability of micro-, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with the formation of the PRIVATE SECTOR CHAMPIONS for the 10-in-10 Business Agenda.
On 17-18 November 2021, GCNP - together with its partner for the 10-in-10 Business Agenda initiative, United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Country Office Philippines, will launch to the public the Private Sector Champions initiative, featuring the latest in innovations, technologies, and sound practices in critical themes where MSMEs have a huge role to play: food systems, health systems, sustainable livelihood, environmental stewardship.
Join and take part in the discussions.
Supporting our annual event are:
Metro Pacific Investments Corporation
Aboitiz
Ayala Corporation
Bayo
International Care Ministries
Unilever
with media partner, GMA
and content partner, Eco-business.
To know more, please contact our Secretariat via email at :admin@gcnp.org.ph
High-level conference of key GCNP partners to elevate the discussion from expert group level to business leaders’ and ministerial level.
Registration for members is Free. Non-members is only Php1,000
Programme Rationale
Coming off of the successful Sustainability Summit and CEO SDG Circle in 2019 which saw the participation of 94 C-Suite leaders and 270 sustainability professionals from different industries and sectors, GCNP anchored its 2020 Programme on the Summit’s key outcome: a set of “business talking points” for investing in the biggest market opportunities that support the SDGs, all anchored on the three (3) pillars of the UN Philippines’ Partnership Framework for Sustainable Development (PFSD): People (health and food security), Planet and Prosperity (climate action, decent work), and Peace (human rights, post-conflict development). The business talking points and agenda effectively defined a reckoning point for the private sector, the government, and the UN in terms of a future engagement that is more efficient and targeted, thus contributing to the SDGs exactly where the most positive impact for Filipinos could be made.
However, GCNP’s work was abruptly put to a halt by the end of the first quarter of 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic set in and became a global crisis, effectively impacting the world’s economy.
Given this, GCNP swiftly acted to building the resilience and sustainability of Philippine MSMEs: they may have been the most impacted sector, but they remain to be the “first responders” to societal needs, and therefore, have the biggest potential to drive the economy towards a strong recovery.
It is in this context that GCNP is reshaping its programme for 2020 and onwards to 2021 in way that it leverages on what it has already built and what it can strongly bring in - down the national recovery path:
By anchoring its programmatic focus on these core strategies, GCNP hopes to contribute to the country’s whole-of-society approach to recovery, building and strengthening the resilience and sustainability of MSMEs – making them more adaptable and resilient to future crises, and converting their full potential as a key pillar in achieving the Global Goals.
Programme Components
GCNP’s Sustainable MSMEs Programme will have the following components:
High-level conference of key GCNP partners to elevate the discussion from expert group level to business leaders’ and ministerial level.
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The GCNP Principle-Based SDG Workshop Program is designed to provide GCNP members and non-members the opportunity to learn and be inspired to implement SDG programs for their own companies and organizations with the UN Global Compact 10 Principles as its foundation.
SDG Workshop Program
The SDG Workshop curriculum will be based on the UN Global Compact’s Goals and Targets, UN Global Compact’s SDG Matrix and utilizing the UNGC Case studies as well as local best practices from companies who are already practicing SDG programs.
The curriculum will be updated every year to provide more tools and new case studies.
The Program will utilise seminars in teaching the 10 Principles and focused SDGs and workshops to determine the level of understanding of the participants by providing a case study and actual presentation of their proposed SDG Program.
To achieve GCNP’s mission in the country, the following objectives will be the basis of the program:
The program will be composed of three major learning frameworks that are aimed to provide an acceptable level of understanding and knowledge to initiate programs for their individual entities and organizations.
Module 1 – Theories on Principles and SDG 13
Trainer: GCNP Local Network, UN Agencies, Climate Experts
This will be a seminar type of learning by sharing the UN Global Compact’s Ten Principles, better understanding of SDG 13 and current issues.
Instruction Time : 1 hour & 30 Minutes
Actual Schedule: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Plus 15 minutes Q&A and 15 minutes Coffee Break
Q&A for Panel: 10:45 to 11:00 a.m. (15 Minutes)
Coffee Break: 9:50 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Module 2 – Reporting
Trainer: TBC
This will be seminar type of learning to teach the reporting requirements aligned with the UN Global Compact’s COP policy and GRI reporting related to the 10 Principles and focused SDGs. A mini workshop will follow before end of the day.
Instruction Time : 1 hours & 30 mins.
Actual Schedule: 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Lunch Break: 12:30 to 1:00 p.m.
Module 3 – Best Practices Aligned with UNGC SDG Industry Matrix
Trainer: GCNP Member Companies
This will be a sharing session by local companies who will share best practices and case studies of SDG programs related to specific SDG/s being discussed.
Instruction Time : 30 minutes per speaker with 2 to 3 speakers.
Actual Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Q&A for Panel: 3:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. (15 Minutes)
Coffee Break: 3:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Module 4 – Mini Workshop
Trainer: TBC
Participants will be grouped by 5 to 8 (depending on how many attendees) with an activity to propose an application of the 10 Principles and Climate Action of the product/service/industry they will be assigned to.
Activity Time: 30 minutes group discussion plus 5 minutes presentation of three volunteer groups. Total of one hour for the entire activity.
Actual Time: 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Plus 15 mins Q&A
WRAP-Up: Summary of learnings and invitation for the GCNP next Workshops
The good practice sharing will provide practical and actual adaptations of local programs by the companies. This will further enhance their understanding on how they can adapt the SDG within their own entities.
A Workshop Activity will be implemented so that a practice on how to use the learnings can be exercised. Experts will be present to provide comments on the presentations.
The Case Study Presentation provides an opportunity for the participant to improve his/her understanding and readiness level to design and implement SDG programs and practice the 10 Principles.
The following materials will be used as reference for the training:
UN Global Compact’s Playbooks on the SDGs
UN Global Compact’s Sustainable Goals and Targets
UN Global Compact’s SDG Reporting on the SDGs
Other sources of information will be from Local Best Practices from SDG Implementing Companies and GRI reporting.
Certificate of Participation:
GCNP member participants who attend each session will receive a Certificate of Participation.
One-Day Workshop: Php2,500
Date: October 22, 2019
Venue: TDG In.Hb, Taguig
Time: 8;30 to 5 p.m.
Call the GCNP Secretariat at (02)8 6345722 or email us at admin@gcnp.org.ph
Case studies are intended strictly for learning purposes. The inclusion of case studies does not in any way constitute an endorsement of the individual companies nor their sustainable development policies by the Global Compact Network Philippines nor the United Nations Global Compact.
In 2010, UNGC and GRI formalized its collaboration as partners for advancing corporate responsibility and transparency. This new partnership included the development of GRI-set guidance on UNGC’s Ten Principles, the integration of UNGC issue areas into GRI’s iteration of its Sustainability Reporting Guidelines, and the adoption of GRI Guidelines as the recommended reporting framework for all UNGC members around the globe. UNGC and GRI further developed reporting tools and publications, the most recent of which is “Integrating the SDGs to Corporate Reporting: A Practical Guide” launched at the UN Headquarters in New York in August 2018.
For 2019, GRI and UNGC will once more drive the partnership it has built over the years – and do so at the regional-local level. Building on the momentum created in the October 2018 Summit, UNGC and GRI will hold a 2019 Regional Sustainability Summit to be held once more in the Philippines.
The 2019 Regional Sustainability Summit will host:
· The CEO SDG Circle Forum – top CEOs in the country engage in an exclusive and high-level discussion on sustainable business and value creation in specific industries offering the biggest market opportunities supporting the Global Goals, all anchored on the Four (4) Pillars of the UN’s Partnership Framework for Sustainable Development in the Philippines: People, Planet and Prosperity, and Peace.
· A Forum for Sustainability Professionals on sustainable business, the value chain, and sustainability reporting - comprised of panel discussions, best practice case studies, and success stories.
· The regional launch of “Integrating the SDGs to Corporate Reporting”
This one-day Summit will be powered by a pack of business thought leaders and pioneers of SDG work in the country and the Asian region, partners from the government, UN representatives, and heads from UNGC’s and GRI’s global offices.
PROGRAM
The program will have four major segments: I) Opening Plen
As seats are limited, we encourage interested participants to call the secretariat , Ella, at 6345722. before July 30, 2019.
The GCNP Principle-Based SDG Workshop Program is designed to provide GCNP members and non-members the opportunity to learn and be inspired to implement SDG programs for their own companies and organizations with the UN Global Compact Ten Principles as its foundation.
There will be an option to have a Certificate of Participation for attending a specific workshop and a Certificate of Full Participation for attending all workshops during the year.
The SDG Workshop curriculum will be based on the UN Global Compact’s SDG Blueprint, UN Global Compact’s Goals and Targets, UN Global Compact’s SDG Matrix and utilizing the UNGC Case studies as well as local best practices from companies who are already practicing SDG programs.
The curriculum will be updated every year to provide more tools and new case studies.
The Program will utilize seminars in teaching the 10 Principles and focused SDGs and workshops to determine the level of understanding of the participants by providing a case study and actual presentation of their proposed SDG Program
All participants will be given a Certificate of Participation or Full Participation for attending the workshops. GCNP Members will be given the GCNP-logoed SDG Certificate while non-members will be given the SDG Certificate. This certificate recognizes attendance to the workshop. It does not indicate that the participant has accomplished the intended learning outcomes.
Interested participants are encouraged to attend the SDG Workshops annually so that they can remain updated on new developments and best practices.
Module 1 – Theories on Principles and Blueprint
Trainer: GCNP Local Network and UNDP/UN Agencies
This will be a seminar type of learning by sharing the UN Global Compact’s Ten Principles, blueprints for leadership of SDGs, goals and targets, and industry matrix samples.
Instruction Time : 1 hour
Module 2 – Reporting
Trainer: GRI Trainer
This will be seminar type of learning to teach the reporting requirements aligned with the UN Global Compact’s COP policy and GRI reporting related to the 10 Principles and focused SDGs. A mini workshop will follow after the lecture.
Instruction Time : 2 hours & 30 mins.
Module 3 – Best Practices Aligned with UNGC SDG Industry Matrix
Trainer: GCNP Member Volunteers
This will be a sharing session by local companies who will share best practices and case studies of SDG programs related to specific SDG/s being discussed.
Instruction Time : 30 minutes per speaker with 2 to 3 speakers.
Module 4 – Workshop
Trainer: Academe, Philippine Marketing Learning Institute (MIP)
Participants will be grouped by 5 to 8 (depending on how many attendees) with an activity to propose an application of the 10 Principles or focused SDG of the product/service/industry they will be assigned to.
Activity Time: 30 minutes group discussion plus 5 minutes presentation each group. Total of one hour for the entire activity.
WORKSHOP 1: August 3, 2018
Ten Principles
Speaker Line Up/Topics:
WORKSHOP 2: August 6, 2018
SDG #11 Sustainable Cities and SDG#9 Industry Innovation & Infrastructure
WORKSHOP 3: August 7, 2018
SDG #8 and #5
Decent Work and Gender Equality
WORKSHOP 4: August 8, 2018
SDG #3
Good Health and Well-Being
WORKSHOP 5: August 16, 2018
Principle-Based-SDG
Case Presentation
Participants will be asked to present their case studies (which will be their own company) covering the following areas:
The Session will be limited to only 12 participants with 20 minutes presentation and 10 minutes panel comments.
TIME
8:30am to 5:00pm
VENUE
Penthouse, Don Norberto TY, Medical Towers, Manila Doctors Hospital, TM Kalaw Manila
SDG-Focused Seminar:
Corporate Rate - USD125/Php6,560
SME Rate – USD100/Php5,250
UNGC 10 Principles Seminar:
Corporate Rate – USD80/Php4,200
SME Rate – USD50/Php2,625
Packaged Fee for 3 SDG plus 10 Principles:
Corporate Rate – USD400/Php21,000
SME Rate – USD300/Php15,750
Case Study Presentation Activity ( 1 Day, limited to 10 to 12 Groups):
Corporate Rate – USD150/Php8,250
SME Rate - USD100/Php5,500
Note: Members will be entitled an additional Php1,000 discount for packaged rate and Php2,000 with Case Study Presentation Activity
Volume Offer of 10 plus 2 Free and 5 Plus 1 Free available to Associations and Corporations.10% Discount for Members will no longer be valid for volume offer.
GLOBAL COMPACT NETWORK PHILIPPINES LAUNCHES
CEO SDG CIRCLE FORUM with JAIME AUGUSTO ZOBEL DE AYALA
Bonifacio Global City, Philippines – UN Sustainable Development Goals 2017 Pioneer, Jaime
Augusto Zobel de Ayala, shared the journey of Ayala on sustainability in an informal chat with
an exclusive group of CEOs and high-level executives held recently at the Shangri-la Hotel at
the Fort. The CEO SDG Circle Forum is one of the major initiatives of the Global Compact
Network Philippines (GCNP) this year.
The GCNP is the local entity of the United Nations Global Compact, a voluntary initiative
whose primary goal is to inspire and promote collaboration primarily among business
corporations by encouraging the alignment of strategies and operations with ten universal
principles on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption, and take actions that
advance societal goals through the SDG goals and develop a sustainable community. With
more than 9,500 companies and 3,000 organizations, based in over 160 countries and more
than 70 Local Networks, it is spreading the word that companies everywhere — of all sizes
and from all sectors — can play a role in improving the world.
In the Forum, Mr. Zobel de Ayala shared that he started with 15 to 20% of his time in the late
80’s to the non-profit sector. “I tried in my own way to start making a difference in nonbusiness
issues, issues that perhaps help the country in a broad way. I lead a number of
initiatives such as chaired Children’s Hour initiative, and brought a consortium with the help
of Ayala Foundation and brought computers in public schools….”
“My thinking continued to evolve: using the concept of shared value from Harvard School…
about beginning to align the goals of the company with the development goals of the
country.”
Mr. Zobel de Ayala continued to explain that he started to transform Ayala about 15 years
ago and made it more relevant to the needs of the country, by developing products and
services which also touch low income groups. He highlighted the importance of promoting
the spirit of bayanihan and of aligning the goals of the corporation with the national
development goals of the country because it makes the organization more relevant.
On the SDG, Mr. Zobel de Ayala said that “The SDG.….. is an extraordinary framework. It’s
clear. People are aligning to it globally. It’s United Nations-driven.” He felt that most
companies are judged by Profit and Loss statements but it was equally important to look at
how companies can contribute to issues like employment or health and be able to put a
framework around it. He felt that it is time for private corporations to be recognized for such
efforts.
Mr. Jose Teodoro “TG” Limcaoco, Chief Finance Officer, Chief Risk Officer, Chief Sustainability
Officer and Managing Director of Ayala Corporation also joined the discussion and explained
why SMEs can follow the sustainable path. With SMEs contributing to 99% of the
employment of the country, Mr. Limcaoco explained that SME need only to take one or two
SDGs that are relevant to its business to start with. It is more important to find out what
would work well for the business so that it can also help grow the business and the community
it operates in.
Mr. Limcaoco also mentioned that sustainability can equal to profitability. This has been
proven by the way Ayala has established its operations around sustainability. “It is about
building business models around sustainability”, said Limcaoco.
The United Nations and the GCNP presented a plaque of recognition to Mr. Jaime Augusto
Zobel de Ayala in the recently concluded CEO SDG Circle Forum.
Photo 1:
Mr. Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala as guest speaker at the recently concluded CEO SDG Circle
Forum.
For more information on the GCNP, please visit https://globalcompactnetworkphilippines.org
or contact the GCNP Secretariat at 634-5722 and through email address
localnetworkrepresentative@globalcompactnetworkphilippines.org.
GCNP held its SDG Kick-Start Workshop and Stakeholder Mapping last November 29, 2017 to discuss the focused SDG goals and how to collaborate to achieved these goals in the country. All stakeholders will be invited such as the business sector, government, UN Philippines, UN Global Compact, NGOs, business associations, academe and youth.
SDG KICK-START WORKSHOP AND STAKEHOLDER MAPPING
UN GLOBAL COMPACT: “MAKING GLOBAL GOALS LOCAL BUSINESS”
Date: November 29, 2017
Venue: Tower Club, 33rd Floor , Philamlife Tower, 8767 Paseo de Roxas, Makati
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
AGENDA:
1. WELCOME REMARKS by Network Representative/Chairperson Yayu Javier
2. OPENING PRESENTATION by UN Philippines Description: This was the first address giving an introduction to the SDGs, why they are an opportunity for businesses in the Philippines and joint efforts with GCNP.
3. UN GLOBAL COMPACT PRESENTATION by Meng Liu, Head, Asia and Oceania Networks, United Nations Global Compact Description: This was the official UN Global Compact address made at the event giving an introduction to the 10 Principles and its importance as a base foundation to achieve the 17 SDGs worldwide, making Global Goals Local Business. Presentation of SDG New Tools kits for 2018 that may be used by GCNP members.
4. INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER ON SDG PIONEERS – Mr. TG Limcaoco (on behalf of JAZA) plus video message of JAZA Description: An inspirational talk on Ayala’s commitment to SDG , the 10 principles and its support to GCNP and UN Global Compact.
5. NEDA Assistant Director Myrna Clara B. Asuncion Description: An overview of the SDG achievements of the government and the SDG focus of the country for 2018.
6. UNDP Country Director Titon Mitra Description: Presentation of the Philippine Transformational Business report and other initiatives
7. LOCAL SDG Programs by the Business SectorPANEL Description: A number of short inspirational talks from companies that have shown that advancing the SDGs is great for business.
Presenters:
Manila Doctors – Levi Grace Ambon-Rota, Senior Social Worker
Nestle Philippines – Patricia Rabat, Corporate Affairs Executive ·
Landbank - FVP Elcid C. Pangilinan, Head of the Strategic Planning Group
Shell – Sankie Sibulan, Social Performance and Social Investment Manager
Philippine Marketing Association – Arlene Padua, 2017 President -
8. WORKSHOP TOOL - DOT VOTING
This is the most basic of the suggested workshop tools. The purpose was to develop a common understanding of the strengths and weaknesses in a country when it comes to turning SDGs into business opportunities.
9. SDG WORKSHOP TOOL – STAKEHOLDER MAPPING (CURRENT and FUTURE STRENGTHS)
Description: This tool was used after the Dot Voting session and built on the insights generated. It helped develop understanding of which stakeholders need to be engaged to unlock opportunities based on current strengths. Each table was assigned one SDG. The insights created in the stakeholder maps were gathered and used for reporting back to participants and to the UN Global Compact.
10. Presentation of the Tables Description
11. Other Matters/ CLOSING PRESENTATION
Description: Summing-up of the workshop, possible next steps and important messages for participants to take home.
GCNP held its SDG Kick-Start Workshop and Stakeholder Mapping last November 29, 2017 to discuss the focused SDG goals and how to collaborate to achieved these goals in the country. All stakeholders will be invited such as the business sector, government, UN Philippines, UN Global Compact, NGOs, business associations, academe and youth.
SDG KICK-START WORKSHOP AND STAKEHOLDER MAPPING
UN GLOBAL COMPACT: “MAKING GLOBAL GOALS LOCAL BUSINESS”
Date: November 29, 2017
Venue: Tower Club, 33rd Floor , Philamlife Tower, 8767 Paseo de Roxas, Makati
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
AGENDA:
1. WELCOME REMARKS by Network Representative/Chairperson Yayu Javier
2. OPENING PRESENTATION by UN Philippines Description: This was the first address giving an introduction to the SDGs, why they are an opportunity for businesses in the Philippines and joint efforts with GCNP.
3. UN GLOBAL COMPACT PRESENTATION by Meng Liu, Head, Asia and Oceania Networks, United Nations Global Compact Description: This was the official UN Global Compact address made at the event giving an introduction to the 10 Principles and its importance as a base foundation to achieve the 17 SDGs worldwide, making Global Goals Local Business. Presentation of SDG New Tools kits for 2018 that may be used by GCNP members.
4. INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER ON SDG PIONEERS – Mr. TG Limcaoco (on behalf of JAZA) plus video message of JAZA Description: An inspirational talk on Ayala’s commitment to SDG , the 10 principles and its support to GCNP and UN Global Compact.
5. NEDA Assistant Director Myrna Clara B. Asuncion Description: An overview of the SDG achievements of the government and the SDG focus of the country for 2018.
6. UNDP Country Director Titon Mitra Description: Presentation of the Philippine Transformational Business report and other initiatives
7. LOCAL SDG Programs by the Business SectorPANEL Description: A number of short inspirational talks from companies that have shown that advancing the SDGs is great for business.
Presenters:
Manila Doctors – Levi Grace Ambon-Rota, Senior Social Worker
Nestle Philippines – Patricia Rabat, Corporate Affairs Executive ·
Landbank - FVP Elcid C. Pangilinan, Head of the Strategic Planning Group
Shell – Sankie Sibulan, Social Performance and Social Investment Manager
Philippine Marketing Association – Arlene Padua, 2017 President -
8. WORKSHOP TOOL - DOT VOTING
This is the most basic of the suggested workshop tools. The purpose was to develop a common understanding of the strengths and weaknesses in a country when it comes to turning SDGs into business opportunities.
9. SDG WORKSHOP TOOL – STAKEHOLDER MAPPING (CURRENT and FUTURE STRENGTHS)
Description: This tool was used after the Dot Voting session and built on the insights generated. It helped develop understanding of which stakeholders need to be engaged to unlock opportunities based on current strengths. Each table was assigned one SDG. The insights created in the stakeholder maps were gathered and used for reporting back to participants and to the UN Global Compact.
10. Presentation of the Tables Description
11. Other Matters/ CLOSING PRESENTATION
Description: Summing-up of the workshop, possible next steps and important messages for participants to take home.
The United Nations Global Compact Asia and Oceania Network Head , Ms. Meng Liu, was one of the speakers for the Philippine Marketing Association's Game of Marketing last November 27 and spoke about the importance of the UN Global Compact's 10 Principles and 17 SDG in achieving the sustainable development goals of the country. Ms. Liu explained how implementing SDGs can be a strategy in winning throne of business.
In partnership with PMA, the key topic of Unilever's Chairman Benjie Yap spoke about Unilever's sustainable programs at the Agora Table held last May 2017. This was a by-invitation-only C-suite roundtable discussion that was also the venue to promote UN Global Compact's Local Network.
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