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The Future We Want
Prof.Dr.Aung Tun Thet
Agenda for Sustainable
Development
July 22, 2012 Footer text here2
Responsible Business
• Proactive action • Do no harm• Contribute to
development • Assist society to overcome
challenges to stability
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Four justifications for CSR
1. Moral obligation2. Sustainability3. License to operate 4. Reputation
Five Actions
1. Re-assess2. Re-align3. Re-define4. Re-design5. Re-structure
Our UNGC Journey
13 Footer text hereJuly 22, 2012
ASEAN
ASIA & THE
PACIFIC
THE WORLD
Network Myanmar
Our New Agenda
July 22, 2012 Footer text here14
SDGs
SDGs
SDGs
• Global in nature • Universally applicable• Take into account different
national realities, capacities and levels of development
• Respecting national policies and priorities
Underpinning Elements
1. People2. Planet3. Prosperity4. Peace 5. Partnership
Business
• Vital partner in achieving SDGs• Companies contribute through core
activities• Assess impact• Set ambitious goals• Communicate transparently about
results
SDG Compass
• Guide companies on to align strategies and manage contribution to the SDGs
• Sustainability outcome of core business strategy
• Five steps
SDG Compass
Our New Opportunity
B4P
• Business leadership platform • Private sector action in support of
peace - workplace, marketplace and local communities
B4P
• Responsible business practices• UN Global Compact 4 pillars:
Human Rights, Labour Rights, Environment and Anti-Corruption
• Action to advance peace
B4P
• Most effective ways private sector contribute to peace
• Scale-up action • Achieve foundational goal of
humanity – Peace
Why Participate?
• Identify and manage business risks and opportunities
• Reduce operational costs• Engage in public-private
dialogue (PPD)
Why Participate?
• Align business strategies and operations with good practice
• Share best practices • Demonstrate leadership • Recognition for advancing
practical solutions
How To Participate?
• Signing Statement of Support• Civil society organizations,
investors, academics, Governments and other stakeholders
Action Areas
• Infrastructure development projects
• Providing basic needs - water, shelter and food
• Training programmes to increase human capital, especially for ex-combatants and youth
Action Areas
• Promoting fair land rights and acquisition
• Natural resource management, including water
• Encouraging entrepreneurship and job creation
• Foster inter-religious and inter-cultural understanding
Businesses
• From part of problem • To part of solution
Businesses
• Goals of profit aligned with peace strategies
• Conflict-sensitive and ethical approaches adopted
• Develop infrastructure and human capital
• Identify effective peace-promoting behaviors
Subtitle
Thank You!