The LCF CSR Institute (CSRI) successfully concluded the 2024 Navigating the ESG Journey: Strategies for Corporate Foundations and Parent Companies Workshop. The event was held virtually on November 15, 2024, and in person from November 19, 2024, at the Makati Sports Club, and on November 21-22, 2024, at the PSFI Finance Center in BGC, Taguig City.
16 participants representing 9 organizations (7 LCF member-organizations and 2 non-member organizations) took part in this year’s Workshop, as follows:
- Alsons Development & Investment Corporation – Margarita Teresa R. Gross
- Conrado and Ladislawa Alcantara Foundation, Inc. – Ryan Vidanes and Vivien Christo S. Trocio
- Energy Development Corporation – Ma. Antonette C. Bacsain, Monique Rae G. Lugartos, and Amalia Grae V. Liquigan
- Laguna AAAWater Corporation – Floracoelli M. Masajo-Hernandez
- Lopez Group Foundation, Inc. – Dang R. Red
- Schneider Electric Philippines – Norman Roland E. Ocana III and Esther Pauline Bacay
- Meralco PowerGen Corp. (Terra Solar Philippines) – Arianne Talavera and Joanne Grace Ochoa
- Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines – Jeanne Pauline Pineda
- Metrobank Foundation, Inc. – Christopher L. Bugaoan and Marievic G. Mariano
This year’s speakers were:
- Dr. Arnel Onesimo Uy, Professor, Department of Accountancy, RVR College of Business, De La Salle University
- Mr. Paulo M. Gooco, Department Head for Environmental Management, Energy Development Corporation
- Dr. Benito “Ben” L. Teehankee, Corazon C. Aquino Professor of Business and Management, Ramon V. del Rosario College of Business, De La Salle University
- Ms. Ma. Victoria C. Españo, Trustee, Institute of Corporate Directors
The Navigating the ESG Workshop aims to help its participants understand the core components and importance of ESG in corporate foundations and parent companies; explore best practices in ESG frameworks, reporting standards selection, and materiality assessment; develop sustainable practices, community engagement strategies, and ethical leadership principles; design and initiate sustainability protocols within the corporation aligned with organizational goals; and learn effective strategies for engaging stakeholders, building coalitions, and addressing concerns.
To learn more about CSRI’s program offerings, contact Ms. Remy Alyssa Tubig, CSRI Program Officer at programs@lcf.org.ph, or click HERE.
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