As organisations deepen their focus on ESG, there is growing recognition of the role that people, communities, and social outcomes play in long-term performance. For many, the “S” presents an opportunity to better understand how their activities create value beyond financial outcomes, and how this connects back to how they operate and grow.

This interactive workshop explores how organisations can move from broad intent to clear, deliberate choices about where they contribute, who they impact, and how they engage with those stakeholders.

Rather than focusing solely on inputs such as spend, community investment, or supplier numbers, the session will examine how organisations can better understand the outcomes they influence, and how these link in practical terms to core business considerations such as workforce, supply chains, and stakeholder expectations.

The workshop will not seek to provide a single framework or solution but instead offer practical ways to approach social impact in a more structured and meaningful way.