– All is set for the 5th Zimbabwe Annual Responsible Business Summit in the majestic City of Victoria Falls from September 29 to October 1 and preparations are now at an advanced stage.
The 2021 edition will run under the theme– Responsible Corporate in times adversity & economic transformation
About the Responsible business Summit
The Zimbabwe Annual Responsible Business Summit is the route through which companies take responsibility for their actions and encourage positive impact through their activities. The responsible business summit will convene delegates from industry, government, academia among others to discuss issues pertaining to Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability and Responsible Investment in Zimbabwe. This national Summit is a platform to share strategies and solutions that tackle sustainability issues and demand business leaders to show that they are leading the change to a sustainable and resilient future.
It’s during these times when we are facing economic challenges as a country that we need to draw closer as a business people to lay emphasis on the importance of responsible business in Zimbabwe. While profit generation remains the primary function of a business, the impact of business on culture, society and the environment has been the subject of intense scrutiny in contemporary business policy and practice.
The global economic effects caused by the COVID -19 pandemic has not spared the Zimbabwe economy either as the last 2 years has been challenging.
Why attend?
- Gain insight into the private sector shift from crisis management to building long-term, sustainable growth and resilience.
- Explore “profit-with-purpose” approaches and actions needed to accelerate a global green recovery.
- Understand how the mainstreaming of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues is influencing business decision-making.
- Stay up-to-date with the key trends and regulatory drivers that will redefine ‘business as usual’ in 2021
Who can Attend?
Take note that only fully vaccinated delegates will be allowed to attend this summit as well as those with valid PCR certificates. Delegates will also be subjected to COVID 19 testing during the course of the conference.
Who can Attend?
- Board members
- CEOs
- CSR Directors
- Sustainability Directors
- Economists
- Finance Directors
- Government
- Environmental Officers/Directors
- Marketing Managers
- Public Relations Managers
- Human Resources Managers
- CSR Officers
Topics & Themes Highlights
- Responsible Corporate in times adversity & economic transformation
- CSR friendly tax policies-Unlocking value and aligning interest
- Redefining responsible business as the new normal
- The power of SDGs partnerships in fighting COVID 19 pandemic
- Rethinking CSR and Sustainability
- Climate Action & Cleaner, Safe Cities & Communities
- How Renewable energy can change economies and promote sustainable industries
Conference Format
The Conference will be held over three days with reputed and expert presenters making presentations on assigned appropriate sessions. We will be having Themed Sessions and these sessions will primarily include practical experiences and completed research or scholarly work. The presentations will be grouped by topic or theme into sessions that include several related presentations. The Conference will also accord delegates to have some leisure time to all delegates to have a tour of tourism attractions of Victoria Falls and to also do other activities like Golf.
Expected Outcomes
Out of this Responsible Business Summit a lot is expected. It’s high time we implement solutions not to congregate and return to our respective businesses and carry on as before, we as a business people we need to act first so that we encourage change to those hesitant to join the cause. It’s time to Act! It’s time to Lead! We are changing business and impacting change in the nation and Africa as a whole.
To participate kindly email us on admin@csrnetworkzimbabwe.co.zw or call us on 0774768895
