Full Agenda for Toronto
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David Nitkin Introduction
David Nitkin’s Introduction to the conference
8:00 am to 8:15 am Introduction
Sources of Wisdom for the Modern Socially Responsible Company The world of business in 2015 brings a new understanding of the social responsibilities of corporations. New expectations mean new challenges. But there is wisdom out there. Where can companies look to for best practices and paradigms to meet their specific needs?
8:15 – 9:00 am Panel
Inducing Best Practices CSR Management: A moderator-led discussion with three panelists on three best practices challenges: Standards, stakeholder engagement and CSR management Does one size (best management practice and CSR program) fit all? Are accounting, auditing and reporting standards a help or a hindrance? What’s most important in vision: shared values, Upmanship, partnering, continuous improvement, […]
9:00 am – 10:00 am Track Networking
Meet in one of four pre-selected “tracks” with others of pre-identified common interests. Confirm shared professional challenges, and review personal and/or corporate objectives What three common challenges do corporations face in CSR in the next few years: measuring what matters; engagement effectiveness and accountability; and responsible messaging Track 1: Community What donations, philanthropy or investment […]
10:15 am – 11:00 am Presentation by Wayne Dunn
Presentation Making CSR Work for Stakeholders AND Shareholders: Global lessons learned and strategies for optimizing stakeholder AND shareholder value Partnerships, stakeholder engagement, communications and internal approaches are all important to optimizing value for shareholders and stakeholders This session will explore strategies and approaches including partnerships, stakeholder engagement, communications, and internal organization that can be used […]
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Common Challenge One
Measuring What Matters A choice of three parallel-scheduled, moderator-led discussion on CSR issues, challenges and responses Track 1: Community Discussion Questions: How has your community investment or engagement program changed over the last ten years? What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned in measuring and reporting what matters? What principles do you apply in choosing […]
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Lunch
Lunch and Lunch Speaker: Eleanor Clitheroe,former Deputy Minister of Treasury and Economics, Ontario, and former CEO at Ontario Hydro
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Common Challenge Two
Common Challenge Two: Enhancing Multi-Stakeholder Engagement: A choice of four parallel-scheduled, moderator-led discussions with three panelists on Improving Transparency, Security and Accountability TRACK 1: Community Discussion Questions: Has your stakeholder engagement program changed over the last ten years? How responsible a grade does the public give to your company and to the industry’s or sector’s […]
2:30 pm – 3:15 pm Presentation by Michael Bloomfield / Lanlin Bu
Prosperity with Integrity: Transforming CSR to benefit business and society
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Afternoon Track Networking
Upping Your Sustainability Numeracy: A facilitator-led discussion with all track participants Discussion Questions: What insights or truths have emerged from the conference’s discussions? Are there lessons you’ve learned that you want to share with others? Is what you do more art or science, and why? Are there community engagement or practitioner training programs that […]