CSR Event

Oxfam America, The Coca-Cola Company and SABMiller Webinar Discussion on The Role of the Private Sector in International Development

What: Oxfam America, The Coca-Cola Company and SABMiller released an in-depth study about the economic and social impact of The Coca-Cola Company and SABMiller value chain on communities in El Salvador and Zambia. Exploring the Links between International Business and Poverty Reduction is available on www.oxfamamerica.org as well as the websites of The Coca-Cola Company and SABMiller. The webinar, organized by Business Fights Poverty and Business Call to Action, will include a discussion between the three partners on the collaboration and report findings, as well as a chance for listeners to ask questions.

Who: Chris Jochnick, Director of Private Sector Engagement, Oxfam America
Afzaal Malik, Vice President of International Government Relations and Public Affairs, The Coca-Cola Company
Andy Wales, Head of Sustainable Development, SABMiller plc

When: Friday, April 8, 10 AM EDT/3PM BST

Where: Please register for this online event at: http://snipbfp.org/excbng.

Follow the conversation on Twitter with #PovertyFootprint.

Please join the webinar at least 10 minutes prior to the event start time to ensure the automatic system set-up has been properly established. If you are unable to connect to audio through the computer, you will be able to receive a toll free number to dial when you enter the meeting.

Why: The report is based on the Poverty Footprint methodology being developed by Oxfam that provides a framework for measuring private sector impacts on communities. The methodology looks across value chains to provide a comprehensive understanding of how companies are impacting sustainable livelihoods, health and well-being, diversity and gender, empowerment, and security and stability, all key dimensions of poverty. The report details positive impacts The Coca-Cola Company and SABMiller are having in both countries, including job creation, the development of entrepreneurial skills and technical training. The report also includes recommendations for workplace improvements, along with improvements in areas such as gender, water and opportunities for small businesses.