This document provides information about an Executive Briefing Seminar on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to be held on June 24, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada. The seminar will address the growing social demands placed on businesses and how to manage them strategically. It will include lectures, panels and case studies to help participants understand the forces driving change and transform CSR challenges into opportunities. The program leader Wayne Dunn has over 25 years of experience in CSR and sustainability projects. The seminar aims to help participants recognize key CSR themes, transform CSR from a cost center to value generator, and expand their professional networks.
2. “practical and realistic approach to CSR, blending theory and practice to address real-world
challenges”
- CFO, BP Exploration
“Good advice not only for those who are facing cuts, but for those who are just getting
programs off the ground, or who are going through leadership transitions”
-Exec. Dir. Center for Corporate Citizenship , Boston College
“Transformed my way of thinking with regards to CSR”
- Sr. Director, Ministry of Trade and Industry
“Great program! Great global examples of CSR in theory and practice - great and diverse
participants”
- Head of Corporate Affairs, Barclays Bank
“Truly enjoyable… learned so many new perspectives on CSR”
- Partnership Specialist, United States Agency for International Development
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EXECUTIVE BRIEFING SEMINAR ON CSR
Managing the growing social demands on business
JUNE 24, 2015
VANCOUVER, CANADA
PROGRAM OUTLINE
8:30AM – 9:00AM
Breakfast and registration
9:00AM – 9:15AM
Opening Introductions
9:15AM – 10:15AM
What happened and how did we get here?
An insightful look at what laid the ground
work for and is driving the growing social
demands and how they are manifesting.
10:15AM – 10:45AM
Break
10:45AM – 12:00PM
Responding to growing demands How are
leading players responding to growing social
demands. Partnerships, Policy, Action, What
works? What doesn’t? Why?
A panel discussion with rubber meets
the road examples and discussion from
industry, NGOs and Government
12:00PM – 12:45PM
Environmental expectations, pressures
and realities. An overview of evolving
global expectations and responses on
environmental performance include
voluntary standards and emerging issues
12:45PM – 1:45PM
Lunch keynote speaker
1:45PM – 2:45PM
Economic development and community
benefits best practices. An examination
of strategic approaches and outcomes from
various sectors including detailed
exploration of individual case studies.
2:45PM – 3:15PM
Break
3:15PM – 4:45PM
So, what next?
Strategies and approaches for leading
and managing in the dynamic and complex
space where business meets society meets
government. This session will include a
group exercise to help participants
operationalize the learnings
4:45PM – 5:00PM
Closure and presentation of certificates
WHY THIS EVENT
Corporate Social Responsibility has become a
core requirement of business across industries
and sectors. Society and governments have
an expectation that business should produce
social value at the same time as shareholder
value, and can quickly punish those who don’t
meet expectations. This program will enable
participants to understand CSR as a strategic
competitive advantage, creating value for their
company and shareholders while simultaneously
creating value for communities and other
stakeholders. Participants will leave with an
understanding of the growing social demands
on business and how they can be managed to
create shareholder and societal value.
SPEAKERS PANELISTS
The program will feature leading speakers and
panelists from industry, NGOs and government
SUITABLE FOR
EXECUTIVES MANAGERS
Retail
Manufacturing
Government
NGOs
Mining
LNG
Hi-Tech
Petroleum
Indigenous
Organizations
Community Leaders
International
Organizations
Registration CAD$750 (USD$620)
Before May 24 CAD$600 (USD$495)
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EXECUTIVE BRIEFING SEMINAR ON CSR
Managing the growing social demands on business
JUNE 24, 2015
VANCOUVER, CANADA
VANCOUVER FACULTY
Wayne Dunn
President Founder, CSR Training
Institute
Professor of Practice in CSR at
McGill University
Terry Gray
World Vision Canada
James Tansey
Founder CEO, Offsetters Climate
Solutions
He has a lifelong
passion for creating
value where business
meets society.
His projects have
won prestigious
awards such as the World Bank
Development Innovation Award, have
been developed into case studies by
Stanford and other Universities, and
have featured on the front page of the
Wall Street Journal.
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Terry Gray is part
of the Senior
Management
Team within the
International and
Canadian Programs
division of World
Vision Canada. Throughout his 23-
year career in the NGO sector, he has
worked in collaboration with various
industry partners on development
projects.Click here for FULL BIO…
James Tansey is
the founder and
CEO of Offsetters
Climate Solutions,
Canada’s largest
carbon management
company. An Associate Professor at
the University of British Columbia he
is also the Executive Director of the
Sauder Centre for Social Innovation
and Impact Investing.
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Stephen Nairne
Managing Director, Lundin
Foundation
Stephen Nairne
has served as the
Lundin Foundation’s
Managing Director
since 2007. The
Lundin Foundation
manages a growing
portfolio of investments in innovative,
scalable SMEs and social enterprises in
emerging markets, and is responsible
for the design and implementation of
local content initiatives (skills training,
procurement / supply chain) for
Lundin Group Companies.
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Sara Clancy
Social Responsibility Expert
Silvana Costa
Environment Social Responsibil-
ity, Newgold Inc.
Sara Clancy is a
sustainable business
specialist who for
the last 20 years
has managed
programmes for the
Work Bank Group,
UNDP, The Body Shop and Levis
Strauss, She is also the founder of
CSR4Africa an African-based think
tank that develops local solutions to
sustainable business issues.
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Dr. Costa is a
community planner
focused on socially
responsible mining
development. Before
joining New Gold
in late 2011, Silvana worked for the
British Columbia Ministry of Energy
and Mines and as a global social
performance, impact assessment,
communications and aboriginal
relations consultant.
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What others have to say about us
Professor Dunn brings a practical and
realistic approach to CSR, blending theory
and practice to develop pragmatic
approaches that address real-world
challenges
Dr. Ellis Armstrong, Former CFO, BP
Exploration
…coherent, thoughtful, stimulating and
insightful… state of the art! The network of
participants from the public, private and
civil society sectors was incredible, some of
the leading experts in the field.
Kojo Busia, Ph. D. Snr. Mineral Sector
Governance Advisor
United Nations Economic Commission for
Africa/UNECA
pragmatic blend of theory and practice, very
applicable to helping organizations meet
real-world challenges.
Frank McShane, Manager, Corporate
Responsibility Policy and Ethics, Talisman
Energy
… readily available to provide support to
organizations like Amref that are seeking
partnerships, and looking to bring about
positive change in a collaborative and
concrete way. Wayne and the CSR Training
Institute helped us to identify and connect
with potential partners and are always
available. The training, the expertise, the
network and the overall support are world-
class.
Onome Ako
Director of Strategic Partnerships
Amref Health Africa
“The program enhanced the CSR knowledge
and strategic skills of our Kosmos Energy
Ghana team, and offered the participants a
platform for networking with professionals
from other organizations across Africa and
Ghana.”
Reg Manhas, Sr VP, Kosmos Energy
Very much helpful Wayne; some of the tips
and questions you gave will be an extremely
helpful guide in the process of developing a
CSR Strategy for my company
Emmanuel Aubynn, Regional Social
Responsibility Manager, Newmont Africa
Excellent perspective Wayne! Thank you,
this will be very helpful in my role as CEO at
the Port of Seattle
Ted Fick, Chief Executive Officer, Port of
Seattle
… a no-nonsense, refreshing and balanced
approach to a frequently misunderstood
subject.
Jillaine Kassem, Social Innovation and
Impact
Desarrollo al Cubo
The CSR Program was excellent. A key
aspect of my work is to encourage and
support private sector development that
contributes to Ghana’s overall socio-
economic growth. The learning that I and
my staff take away from attending this
program will help us immensely with this
responsibility. I highly recommend this
program.
Hon. Rashid Pelpuo (MP)
Minister of State for Private Sector
Development and Public Private
Partnerships (Ghana)
Good advice not only for those who are
facing cuts, but for those who are just getting
programs off the ground, or who are going
through leadership transitions
Katherine Valvoda Smith
Executive Director of the Center for
Corporate Citizenship - Boston College
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New and exciting insights into the theory and
practice of CSR… great faculty and
participants, very diversified. An excellent
learning experience, very practical and
useful. I’m very happy I was able to
participate in it.
Hon Inusah Fuseini (MP),
Minister of Lands and Natural Resources
(Ghana)
This session was a real success… huge
amount of knowledge, practical information,
case studies and great networking. Learning
is great for my work, benefitting my company
and the communities we work in
Sidi Mohamed Moulaye El Hassen,
Community Relations Officer
Kinross Tasiast Mauritania
A brilliant programme…. I learned sooo
much and feel energised and ready to take
on my new responsibilities! I highly
recommend it
Senga Chitoshi, Corporate Counsel
Mopani Copper Mines Plc, Zambia
If only I would have had these great insights
during budget crunch time, I'm sure I could
have fared much better. Like always, novel
perspectives for sustainability professionals.
Thanks, Wayne.
Florangela Santamaria,
Strategic Communications, Stakeholder
Community Relations Professional,
Honduras
thank you for putting together such a great
program. I am very glad I participated. I’ve
already ran sessions to train other students
and NGO workers. The learning is very
valuable for my organization
Sela Kwaku Agbakpe, Cofounder
Adesua Ye Literacy Foundation
The CSR training program has already paid
a huge dividend for my office. The learning
and networking resulted in a half million
health sector partnership between one of the
USAID office in Cote D'Ivoire and a private
company.
Dr Mbayi Kangudie, USAID West Africa
“I was over-delighted with every aspect of
the program!”
Stanley Amamu, Kosmos Energy
The CSR Training Institute’s Knowledge
Center is an invaluable resource for CSR
professionals worldwide. … a wealth of
information.
Jillaine Kassem, Social Innovation and
Impact
Desarrollo al Cubo
As a United Nations official, I learnt a lot
from the program and participants and
would eagerly recommend this training to
anyone wishing to enhance their knowledge
and understanding of CSR across the value
chain
Kojo Busia, Ph. D., Snr. Mineral Sector
Governance Advisor
United Nations Economic Commission for
Africa/UNECA
“Great programme, great faculty, excellent
facilitation!”
Dr. Toni Aubynn, CEO, Ghana Minerals
Commission
“Transformed my way of thinking with
regards to CSR”
Michael Senayah, Ministry of Trade and
Industry, Ghana
“Great program! Great international faculty
- great global examples of CSR in theory and
practice - great and diverse participants”
Shola Safo-Duodu Ph.D., Head of
Corporate Affairs, Barclays Bank
Your program made a great impression on
me so I decided to build on it! I’m doing a
part-time MBA-CSR at Nottingham
University
Senga Chitoshi, Corporate Counsel
Mopani Copper Mines Plc, Zambia
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“Truly enjoyable week; learned so many new
perspectives on CSR”
Cynthia Omaboe, Global Development
Alliance Specialist, USAID
“Stimulating and challenging course, well
worth the investment”
Kofi Ayivor, Ghana National Petroleum
Corporation
“The contacts I made and the tools l learnt
have been very fruitful, it has already
resulted in an exciting partnership project
for our operations in Côte d’Ivoire”
Eleonore Doumbia, HR Director, IPS
West Africa
“Created a context for CSR Best Practice -
not as Utopian but as adoptable and
suitable”
Ben Aryee, Chief Executive, Ghana
Minerals Commission
“Extraordinary! The quality of all materials,
the detail, the organization and the superb
delivery - an extraordinary event!”
Adam McEniry, Director Corporate
Social Responsibility at Gran Tierra
Energy
I appreciate the clarity of the language and
how honestly the issues and bottlenecks that
CSR professionals encounter are conveyed,
without neglecting the often-overlooked
opportunities that are available.
Jillaine Kassem, Social Innovation and
Impact
Desarrollo al Cubo
“Well coordinated, critical issues were
addressed”
Adiki Ayitevie, Newmont Ghana Gold
Limited
“… particularly useful …organizers and
presenters delivered a program focused on
various actors engaged in CSR:
corporations, NGOs, government, and
donors. I recommend this course to others in
the office.”
William Lewis, USAID
“The program introduced strategic thinking
to my approach to CSR, especially around
partnerships, creating value for my company
and local communities.”
Roseline Duari, Ashanti Gold
“The program was just what we needed! It
provided my team and I with great insights.
…helping us to better integrate CSR
throughout the organization and operation to
create more value for our shareholders and
our communities. I highly recommend the
program.”
Beryl Amegah, Ghana National Gas
Company
“The Exec course on CSR was an excellent
experience for me and my team from Peru as
it masterfully bridged the various theories,
practices and results
Joanne Freeze, CEO Candente Copper
“This brought a level of strategic thinking to
our CSR initiatives that had been lacking.”
Patch Bonkemeyer, Group CEO, Cape
Pine Investment Holdings, South Africa
“Fresh appreciation of the impacts,
issues…networking was more than great due
to the international and diverse participants
and I am very glad that I participated
Shola Safo-Duodu Ph.D., Head of
Corporate Affairs, Barclays Bank
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A resounding recommendation for all levels
of leaders.
Mark Thorpe, Senior VP, CSR and
Environmental Affairs, Golden Star
Resources
Informative, interesting and inspiring
Edmond Wega, Sr. Director and Head of
Development, DFATD
Mozambique/Malawi
Will benefit our organization
tremendously
Wilbert Petty Brentum, Gold Project
Manager, Solidaridad
Constructive and informative
Anna Samaké, Lundin Foundation
Very educative, eye-opening and useful
programme
Catherine Adu-Boadi, Government of
Ghana
Fun-filled, and illuminating experience
Abdulai Sallfu Asuro, Rector, Tamale
Polytechnic
Highly instructive; a great multi-angle
approach to this topic
Nana Amu Fleischer-Djoleto, Signature
PR
Very impressive Program
Francis Boateng, Volta River Authority
Insightful. Great Experience. Very
Worthwhile
Isaac Kojo Abraham, Ghana Minerals
Commission
Diverse group, effective presenters, warm
welcome, friendly people, great networking
opportunities, informative group
discussions
Sophia Munoz, Core Value Concepts
Incredible program and opportunity to
learn, share and network! It's very rare to
have all 3 under the same roof and for a
whole a week!
Abena Acheampong, Country Director,
WUSC Ghana
The CSR Program gave me global
perspective, practical tools, meaningful
insights and a large network to draw on.
Robert Gyamfi, Community Affairs
Manager, Golden Star Resources
A good, strong focus on the
interconnections of CSR and development.
Joseph Ronzio, Principal, Ronzio
Consulting Services
Very instructive and inspiring
Lawrence Quartey Publicity/Information
Officer, Volta River Authority
THE program for strengthening networks
with individuals and institutions
Kontunatey Ofiri Kwabena, Community
Co-ordinator, Africa Allterrain Services
Group Ltd (ATS)
Insightful, Informative, experience sharing,
networks and exposure to new dimensions of
CSR
Ebenezer Appah Sampong, Director of
Policy, Environmental Protection Agency
The program was of immense benefit
Isaac Kofi Yankson Ministry of Trade
Industry, Ghana
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Our company is just starting to develop it’s
global CSR strategy. What was so valuable
was the dialogue with the other participants
which included a diverse range from
business right through to NGOs from all
parts of the world.
Jay Grewal, Senior VP, Strategy
Stakeholder Affairs, Capstone Mining
Corp
Great overview of essential documents and
history of CSR development…integrated with
multiple examples, practical workshops and
discussions with CSR practitioners, sharing
their background and experience.
Evgeniya Saevich, Corporate
Responsibility Manager, Kinross Far
East, LLC
The program put me alongside seasoned
CSR professionals from around the world
and a world-class faculty for a week of
incredible learning. Because of this I was
able to change career directions and am now
doing exciting work in CSR helping
community organizations and businesses to
do stimulating things.
Joy Hadden, Deputy Chief Executive,
Northern Ireland Rural Development
Council
You cannot afford to miss this course if CSR
is your passion and job responsibility… It
broadens your CSR knowledge and
perspective and gives you the unique
opportunity of establishing a broader
national and trans-national networking and
collaboration base with other CSR
practitioners and stakeholders.
Robert Gyamfi, Community Affairs
Manager, Golden Star Resources
Golden Star Resources sent three CSR
leaders to the program in CSR in South
Africa; they returned praising the program
and invigorated with new ideas, and with
communication and innovation much
improved we continue to advance our CR
programs.
Mark Thorpe, Senior VP, CSR and
Environmental Affairs, Golden Star
Resources
… an excellent learning experience for
me… The CSR program is a top of the range
one: from the participants background
(managers from mining companies, NGOs,
governmental officers, financial institutions,
etc) to the experts who delivered the
program (from academics to private
companies, to International organizations
such IFC or UNDP).
Aminata Ly FAYE, Trade Commissioner,
Embassy of Canada
The instructors managed to convey, in a
succinct manner, the variety of practical
problems likely to be faced by stakeholders
in discharging their CSR obligations in the
African business settings. It was also very
useful to meet practitioners from different
parts of Africa describing the challenges and
rewards of their work. Unquestionably this
course is excellent for both the neophytes
and the veterans of the CSR World. WELL
DONE!!
Francis Daniels, Manager, African
Opportunities Fund / Anibok Investments
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As a member of the Faculty Team for the
CSR Program, it was a pleasure to work with
such an impressive group of participants.
Their talent and interest made my role a
breeze, and participants responded with
enthusiasm to the dynamic and interactive
modules. This approach allowed participants
to learn from each other, to expand their
networks and strengthen their commitment to
CSR.
Hevina Dashwood, Associate Professor at
Brock University
… helped me reach a whole new level of
understanding of Corporate Social
Responsibility, and led to several networking
opportunities. Many of the presenters led
their talks through a seminar style, allowing
participants to break out in teams to problem
solve through real life examples, which was
highly engaging. Learning continued outside
of the classroom, following up with
classmates and further developing
relationships.
Sophia Muñoz, Business Development
Officer at Core Value Concepts
I participated in the program held last
November in Accra and it was a great
experience through and through. From the
insights gained in its top rate seminars, to
the great contacts made, good organization
and friendly delivery of the event. I look
forward to being back for the April 2014
conference.
Adam McEniry, Director Corporate
Social Responsibility at Gran Tierra
Energy
Useful, not only for CSR but for development
projects in general. Too often designers
worry about the external stakeholders,
regarding the internal ones as part of the
problem. If internal stakeholders can be
engaged, chances of both success and
sustainability are increased.
Linn Hammergren, International
Development Consultant