AccountAbility
Who I met: Karl Pfalzgraf Director at AccountAbility
Bio on Karl Pfalzgraf:
Key themes discussed: We explored successful models of corporate social responsibility and learn how buy-in among shareholders, employees and clients is obtained.
AccountAbility is a leading international organisation providing innovative solutions to the most critical challenges in corporate responsibility and sustainable development. Since 1995 we have been helping corporations, non-profits and governments embed ethical, environmental, social, and governance accountability into their organisational DNA. Our unique value proposition brings together leading-edge research, widely-recognised standards and strategic advisory services to deliver practical solutions for our clients.
- Young company providing services
- Practical models / guidelines ready to use for CSR at companies
- Keen to expand into Australia
- Further communications and collaboration expected
This was a really fun experience, and I especially enjoyed spending lunch on Madison Ave with 4 of the team discussing a range of relevant issues.
AccountAbility team lead by Karl Pfalzgraf - Madison Ave lunch after a great meeting 
Recognise the street sceene from Mad Men TV series?
The Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy. (CECP)
Who I met: Ms. Margaret Coady, Director at the The Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy. She was told that you are interested in learning more about the work of the organization as well as to explore its philosophy on the best strategies to maximize the impact of donations.
What they do:
The Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy is the only international forum of business CEOs and chairpersons focused exclusively on corporate philanthropy.
CECP's mission is to lead the business community in raising the level and quality of corporate philanthropy. We offer our members essential resources, including a proprietary online benchmarking tool, networking programs, research, and opportunities for best-practice sharing.
CECP believes that discipline applies to philanthropy, like any other business function. When companies demonstrate programmatic effectiveness, fiscal accountability, and good stewardship in their philanthropic programs, society and business both stand to benefit greatly. Through innovative programs like those aimed at eradicating disease or raising childhood literacy rates, companies can also improve employee retention and heighten brand recognition.
Key Messages –
- Important for senior manager to debate the role of business involvement in solving social projects
- Learn from others: Open discussions at a peer level can be very productive to simplify complex themes
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