Corporate Social Responsibility: Focusing on the People Dimension of Triple-P Birgit Riess. The Hague, May 30, 2016

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1 : Focusing on the People Dimension of Triple-P Birgit Riess The Hague, May 30, 2016

2 Inspiring people. Shaping the future.»we help policymakers, government and society find solutions for the future.«reinhard Mohn ( ), Founder

3 Inspiring people. Shaping the future. Who we are The Bertelsmann Stiftung, founded by Reinhard Mohn ( ) in 1977, is a nonprofit organization that functions exclusively as a private operating foundation. Our goal is to promote social change. This was the vision of our founder, and it remains the basic principle underlying our work. We are independent and politically nonpartisan. As a foundation, we see ourselves as an integral part of society. We are committed to the values of freedom, solidarity and humanity and believe in the benefits of competition.

4 Shaping the future in a globalized world the private sector must play a vital role Page 4

5 Corporate Responsibility Moving Targets Corporate Responsibility for the impact on society** as a philanthropic contribution(giving back) is about integrating social and environmental concerns in business operations * * EU-Commission 2001 ** EU-Commission 2011 Page 5

6 Global Framework: The basics of Corporate Responsibility There is a widely-shared understanding of the fundamentals on which CSR is based: OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights ILO Core Labor Standards United Nations Global Compact These international agreements form the frame of reference for CSR-instruments: Principles and codes of conduct (e.g. Equator Principles) Guideline for management systems (e.g. ISO ) Reporting systems (e.g. Global Reporting Initiative) Rating systems (e.g. Dow Jones Sustainability Index) Page 6

7 European Framework: Disclosure of non-financial and diversity Information by large companies Obligation to report: Large companies which are public-interest entities with more than 500 employees Non-financial statement shall be included in the management report: - Environmental, social and employee matters, respect for human rights, anticorruption and bribery matters - Description of policies and outcomes, risks related to those matters, KPIs Companies can rely on national, Union-based or international frameworks (e.g. UN Global Compact, OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, Global Reporting Initiative ) Page 7

8 The business of business is not only business! Responsibilities for Societal Environment Shaping Framework Conditions Core Business Employees Suppliers Market Consumers Environment Education Social Cohesion Integration Culture Collective Action Co- Regulation Page 8

9 Responsibilities for the core business Page 9

10 Business and Society closely connected Migration Social Inclusion Demographic Change Societal Challenges Globalization Digitilization Participation Climate Change Social Cohesion Diversity Decent Work Youth Employment Aging Workforce Consumer Protection Resource Efficiency Health & Safety Vocational Training Integration Engagement Competitiveness Sustainable Business Innovation Long-term Success Page 10

11 Improve access to labour market Youth Employment Initiative Initiator Nestlé Nestlé needs YOUth Pan-European business-driven initiative ALLiance for YOUth (about 200 partner companies) Goal Tackling youth unemployment in Europe Approach Creating job and internship opportunities for young Europeans under the age of 30 Impact Nestlé needs YOUth: 13,804 jobs and 8,179 training positions (December 2015) ALLiance for YOUth: 34,000 job opportunities and 16,000 training positions; 5,400 application workshops troughout Europe Page 11

12 Decent work in the supply chain Together for Sustainability Initiator BASF, Bayer, Evonik Industries, Henkel Lanxess, Solvay (founding companies) Goal Harmonize the assessment and audit of suppliers at an international level setting a global standard for the chemical industry Approach Industry-wide coalition for sustainability in the chemical industry One audit for all criteria cover e.g. health and safety, labor and human rights based on international standards (ILO ) Impact 4,600 suppliers have been rated, 446 audits conducted More than 50 percent of suppliers improve between the first assesment and reassessment by implementing action plans Page 12

13 The way ahead: Aligning CSR with the Sustainable Development Goals Goal 8: Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value By 2020, substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education or training Take immediate and effective measures to eradicate forced labour, end modern slavery and human trafficking and secure the prohibition and elimination of the worst forms of child labour, including recruitment and use of child soldiers, and by 2025 end child labour in all its forms Protect labour rights and promote safe and secure working environments for all workers, including migrant workers, in particular women migrants, and those in precarious employment Page 13

14 Conclusions Raised expectations towards responsible management behavior Shared understanding of the fundamentals on which CSR is based on Increased social impact of business engagement through collective action Page 14

15 Thank you for your attention! Contact: Birgit Riess Bertelsmann Stiftung Program Business in Society