To facilitate ongoing capacity development, a two-day summit on responsible business practices and leadership has been incorporated into this year’s event. The event will feature a combination of panel discussions, presentations by key leaders, interactive lectures and will cover key sectors including telecommunications, banking, finance, extractives, regulatory etc.
Speakers from some of the biggest businesses and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are lined up to discuss issues that can help businesses become more responsible and sustainable.
The summit and awards ceremony was organized by Ion Africa Business, Ianmatsun Global Services and CSR Training Institute. The event is themed around ‘Responsible Business: A Sustainable Path to profitability’.
The two-day summit is scheduled for Wednesday to Thursday, April 26-27, 2023 from 9am to 4pm daily at Hotel Alisa, Ridge-Accra.
The award ceremony is scheduled for Friday, April 27, 2023, from 6pm to 10pm at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel, Accra.
Professor Wayne Dunn, President of the CSR Training Institute and former Professor of Sustainability at McGill, stated that responsible business is the only smart way to do business today, stressing that businesses that do not do socially and environmentally responsible business will face challenges that is increasing. risk. “Businesses that participate in the Business Awards and the Responsibility Summit as leaders, position themselves and their employees for long-term sustainable success. The path to profitability is directly through responsible business practices, SDG impact and, sustainability,” he said.
He added that “There are no shortcuts, and progressive leaders are constantly equipping their teams and businesses to navigate this new path, driving business returns, social impact and environmental management.” Those who do not face increasing risks and challenges.
The Managing Director of Ianmatsun Global Services, Isaac Adu-Gyamfi, stated that the purpose of the summit is to bring together a mix of Business to Business (B2B) and Business to Consumer (B2C) companies and individuals, together with civil society and regulators together to understand and overcome challenges that is difficult and map the future of a sustainable industry with responsibility.
“Companies must juggle the reality of driving success and short-term profits while delivering strategies and investments that will ensure sustainability actions accelerate, securing the long-term survival of the business.
Sustainability and profitability can be difficult to balance in business, but ESG efforts often translate into better employee morale and a healthier bottom line. But being successful by doing it well means showing a well-communicated plan with the whole company. If you need to start incorporating sustainable and responsible business practices; Responsibility Business and Leadership Excellence Summit is the place to be,” he said.
Mr. Adu-Gyamfi said the criteria for nominees to be selected will be based on several key performance indicators (KPI) and a survey by Market and Consumer Insight, a research firm that will handle the technical aspects of the awards. He also said that the award board made up of professionals with the necessary training and expertise will verify and approve the selected applicants.
The awards are divided into three main categories, including Initiative Awards, Industry Awards and Individual Awards.
Awards from the three categories include Responsible Mining & Exploration Company of the Year, Road Safety Project of the Year, Responsible Healthcare Initiative of the Year, Women’s Empowerment Initiative of the Year, Environmentally Responsible Initiative of the Year, Responsible and Purpose Driven Communication Awards. , Responsible Digital Innovation Award, Responsible Think Tank of the Year, Responsible Social Enterprise of the Year, Responsible Business of the Year, Socially Responsible Leader of the Year, Responsibility & Positive Attitude (Reserved for Students) , and the Lifetime Achievement Award for Leadership Ethics & Corporate Governance.
Others are Responsible Business with CSR & Sustainability Practices Award, Company with Best Integrated Report, Responsible Business Leadership Award, Circular Economy Leadership Award, Social Impact Champion, SDG Pioneer of the Year, Responsible Employer of the Year, Diversity Champion of the Year, ESG Champion of the Year, Purpose Before Profit Award, Responsible Product & Service innovation Award, Responsible SME of the Year and Circular Economy & Waste to Fuel Award.