The document discusses a high level political forum held in 2016 by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa to discuss ensuring no one is left behind in development. It addresses topics like return on capital employed, equity shareholder value, economic growth through new markets, customers, and innovation, increasing productivity through efficiency and reputation, and managing risks from operations, regulations, reputation, supply chains, and leadership adaptability.
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1. HIGH LEVEL POLITICAL FORUM IN
2016 ENSURING THAT NO ONE
IS LEFT BEHIND - UDESA
UNECA May 16, 2016
3. RETURN ON CAPITAL
EMPLOYED - ( OR,
EQUITY SHAREHOLDER
VALUE, ECONOMIC VALUE
ADDED
GROWTH new markets &
geographies- new customers and
market shares Product and
Services Innovation long term
strategies
PRODUCTIVITY Operational
efficiency Human Capital
Management Reputation Pricing
Power
RISK MANAGEMENT OPERATIONAL &
REGULATORY RISK REPUTATIONAL
RISK SUPPLY CHAIN RISK LEA
DE RSHIP & ADAPTABILITY
#2: May, 24 2016
Communicate the value of sustainability to investors
Implement the value driver model
The financial and market performance of any firm is the product of a complex array of factors. To fully integrate sustainability into financial markets, companies need to incorporate environmental, social and governance(E S G) information into all communication with investors.
The UN Global Compact and Principles for Responsible Investment (P RI) have developed a tool for companies to better assess and communicate the financial impact of their sustainability strategies and help investors integrate sustainability data into their existing investment process. The Value Driver Model utilizes key business metrics to determine and illustrate how corporate sustainability activities contribute to overall performance.
#3: May 24, 2016
financial market overview
Creating markets that deliver greater value to society
During the global financial crisis, an economic setback in one part of the world quickly spread elsewhere. To prevent this in the future, investors today expect businesses to be more transparent and accountable. They must communicate openly,and not just about their financial practices. Social and environmental challenges can also spread easily from one region to another.
That's why more and more capital markets - including major institutional investors - now evaluate companies' performance on environmental, social and corporate governance (E S G) issues. For instance, issues related to climate change,water, human rights, or anti corruption can affect companies' ability to create value. Companies that proactively manage E S G risks and opportunities are more likely to have stronger long term financial performance. This makes them better investors. Businesses that are transparent build trust and contribute to a stronger and fair market. They also can enjoy strategic opportunities for growth.
Investing in sustainability can help create more stable and prosperous economic systems.