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.

High-level conference of key GCNP partners to elevate the discussion from expert group level to business leaders’ and ministerial level. 

1. Speakers (high-level/ eminent / business leader) to open each thematic area, followed by the presentation of the Expert Group Outcome Documents 
2. Handover of Outcome Documents (Policy Papers) through a Commitment Ceremony of Government, Expert Groups (represented by Chair), the UN and other development partners 

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: 

• GCNP will adjusted its lens towards directing all its programmatic initiatives in support of MSME resilience and sustainability 
• GCNP will continue leveraging on the People, Planet and Prosperity, and Peace pillars of the development cooperation framework of the UN in the Philippines and the Philippine Government to remain relevant to the Global Goal priorities of the UN in the country 
• GCNP will align its programmes within a multi-stakeholder response model and work with key government, business, and civil society leaders and development partners in contributing to, and advocating for, policy coherence and/or reforms; generating and sharing knowledge; and mobilizing stakeholders towards raising the ambition to achieve the SDGs 
• GCNP will continue building on the expertise and thought leadership of its members and the private sector community in general and channel this towards establishing more sustainable structures for coordination and advocacy – i.e., through the establishment of Business Expert Groups 
• GCNP’s strength as a prime mover of sustainable business and value creation is its Principle-based approach in aligning corporate strategies with the SDGs. In the recovery path, GCNP will leverage on this expertise, and continue to drive SDG achievement as the accelerator towards recovery. 

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: 

• A Call for Expression of Interest was sent out to GCNP members and select business leaders  that are not yet members of the GCNP but have shown consistent commitment towards sustainable business practices. The EOI will outline the TOR for the Expert Groups on People, Planet, and Prosperity. (Peace/SDG 16 and Partnerships/SDG 17 will be cross-cutting themes for all three Expert Groups). 
• •Vetting and Validation by the Expert Groups through a Global Compact Principle-based consultation session/workshop on the following areas: ✓ Partnerships and Peace (as cross-cutting theme) - Discussion and collaborative efforts between government, customers, employers, employees’ communities; multilateral, multi-sectoral linkages; private sector anchors; business for peace-building and recovery, strong institutions and integrity 
• ✓ Prosperity – access to stimulus packages and financial programs, value and supply chain, business continuity management, diversification and marker access; digital transformation 
• ✓ People – Labor (health and safety in the workplace; social safety nets for workers being a company’s number one asset); the Healthcare Sector; Food Security Safety and Nutrition (small-scale farmers, WASH, cold chain) 
• ✓ Planet – Energy (building on momentum of climate smart cities including e-mobility and renewables); resource efficiency and cleaner production (including circular economy; emissions reduction); environment-friendly supply chains 

• Development of thematic policy papers per Expert Group (Expert Group Outcome Document) 

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:

1. Yayu Javier, GCNP Local Network Rep/Chairperson - UNGC 10 Principles
2. Mika   Kanervavuori, Senior Human Rights Advisor   - UN Human Rights Approach
3. Atty. Paul Estrella, Ateneo Human Rights - Philippine Law Applications
4. Boyet  Florencio, GRI Trainer, ADFIAP   - GRI Reports aligned with UN Global Compact Goals and Targets Guidelines    
5. Vickie Tan, Head, Group Risk Management & Sustainability Unit, Ayala Corp - Best Practices of Environment Protection and Governance
6. Yoly Crisanto - SVP/Head of Communications, Globe Telecom -  E-Waste Recycling Program & Code of Ethics/ Governance
7. Mr. Florante Panganiban, Head, Operations Management and Sustainability, Manila Water Co., Inc.- Environmental Protection
8. Dr. Assunta C. Cuyegkeng,  Ateneo Institute of Sustainability - Industry-Based Group Workshop

WORKSHOP 2:  August 6, 2018
 SDG #11 Sustainable Cities and SDG#9 Industry Innovation & Infrastructure

1. Yayu Javier, GCNP Local Network Rep/Chairperson - SDG#11 Aligned with UNGC Principles
2. Christopher E.   Rollo,  UN   Habitat   Country   Programme Manager    
3. Ms. Tonilyn Lim, Country Representative, UNIDO - Platforms that Enabled Sustainable Solutions
4. Boyet  Florencio, GRI Trainer, ADFIAP   - GRI Reports aligned with UN Global Compact Goals and Targets Guidelines  
5. AYALA - Best Practices on Sustainable Cities
6. Sankie   Simbulan, Pilipinas   Shell Petroleum Corp. Social   Performance and Social Investment Manager  -  Power of   City/Road Safety/Protection of Cultural Heritage   
7. Harold   Enriquez, ADEC   Innovation  Assistant Vice President Corporate Planning - Data Driven Solutions for Sustainable Cities 
8. Dr. RJ   Sustiguer, Marketing   Institute of the Philippines Executive Dean - Group Workshop on Formulating Goals of SDG # 11 aligned with UN Global Compact             

WORKSHOP 3: August 7, 2018
 SDG #8 and #5
  Decent Work and Gender Equality

1. Dr.   Milton Amayun, SDG Workshop Chairman, President of International Care Ministries, Inc. -  SDG #8 and #5 Aligned with UNGC Goals
2. Concepcion Sardana, Senior Programme Officer , ILO -  Gender   Equality in the Workplace, Women Employment    
3. Charisse   Jordan , National   Project Officer of Safe Cities Metro Manila Programme, UN Women - Women Empowerment and Equality     Women Empowerment and Equality  
4. Rena Dona, Assistant Representative, UNFPA - Women empowerment to cover GBV prevention (including violence against women)
5. Boyet  Florencio, GRI Trainer, ADFIAP - GRI Reports aligned with UN Global Compact Goals and Targets Guidelines  
6. Manila  Doctors  Hospital -  Policies for the Right Working Environment for Women 
7. Atty. Krisma Indira Ria Guyala, Nestle Philippines Head, Corporate Employee Relations  - Driven by Purpose, Guided by the Value of Respect (for Self, for   Others, for Diversity & the Future)   
8. Dr. RJ  Sustiguer, Marketing Institute of the Philippines Executive Dean - Group Workshop on Formulating Goals of SDG # 8 & #5 aligned with UN Global Compact     

WORKSHOP 4: August 8, 2018
 SDG #3
 Good Health and Well-Being

1. Dr.   Milton Amayun, SDG Workshop Chairman, President of International Care Ministries, Inc. -  SDG #3 Aligned with UNGC Goals
2. Rajendra   Prasad Hubraj,  WHO - Philippine Health Issues Related to SDG#3
3. Georgina Pia Belardo,  UNICEF Corporate Alliances Officer  - Neo-Natal and  Stunting
4. Dr. Joseph Michael Singh,  National Program Officer,  UNFPA - Importance   of SDG 3, Key SDG indicators for the Philippines, Maternal and Neonatal Deaths, Teen Pregnancy, HIV infections, Young People, SDG 3 and the link to other SDGs, Why   investing in Young People makes good business sense     
5. Boyet  Florencio, GRI Trainer, ADFIAP - GRI Reports aligned with UN Global Compact Goals and Targets Guidelines 
6. Manila   Doctors Hospital -      Providing Medical Services to Underprivileged   
7. Dr. Rufi Macagba, Lorma   Medical Center and Lorma Colleges Chairman and President - Sustainable Programs for Communities  and Health Care Operations
8. Rina O. Baybay, Director-Admin Support, NST Global Corp./ Hamlin Industrial Corp.- Business Action for Family Planning in the Workplace
9. Dr. RJ  Sustiguer, Marketing Institute of the Philippines Executive Dean - Group Workshop on Formulating Goals of SDG # 3 aligned with UN Global Compact  

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:

1. Identifying opportunities to better implement the 10 Principles.
2. Determining which SDG would be most relevant to their company.
3. Designing SDG programs for their company.
4. Determining methods and reports for the SDGs.

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.