AVPN Academy SDG Impact Standards User Training
Join a training course where you will learn a framework on how to adopt the SDG Impact Standards
about the programme
Our learning journey
Maximise your contribution to the achievement of sustainable development, the SDGs and the needs of your stakeholders.
The year 2023 marks the midpoint between the inception of the Sustainable Development Goals and the perceived fruition of its targets. Thus, it’s an opportune time to reflect on our progress and accelerate necessary action. According to a UN report, none of the countries in the Asia Pacific region are on track to reach the 17 Goals, and overall achievement is much lower than anticipated.
SDG Impact and Social Value International (SVI) have developed the SDG Impact Standards Training course for individuals in the private and public sector who are seeking to improve their management practices within their organizations by integrating sustainability and the SDGs into their operations. Join companies like Mizuho that have completed this training with the aim to maximise their contribution to the achievement of sustainable development, the SDGs, and the needs of their stakeholders. It will be spearheaded by the AVPN Academy, in partnership with an Accredited Trainer for the SDG Impact Standards.
UPCOMING
Join the next training
- Who should join: Leaders and professionals from Asia-Pacific, looking to integrate sustainability into their business operations
- Training Dates: 23 to 26 September 2024
- Course fee
- USD 1,000 for AVPN members
- USD 1,500 for non-members
- No additional cost for AVPN Academy Suite Pass holders
WHY JOIN
Learning objectives
At the end of this training, participants should:
- Understand why change is needed and how the SDG Impact Standards can help drive that change
- Identify how they can use them and associated resources, and the pathway from self-assessment, gap analysis, prioritising and planning improvements
- Be motivated to commit to starting the implementation of the framework
WHEN
Training schedule
23 September 2024
Module 1
Key Concepts, Business Case and Standards Overview
- Key concepts
- The business/investment case for sustainability and the SDGs
- How did we get here?
- About the Standards
24 September 2024
Module 2
Overview of Private Equity Fund Standards and Pathway to the Seal
- Introduce the 12 Impact Fund Actions
- Using the Self-assessment tool – gap analysis and developing an implementation roadmap
- From self-assessment to independent assurance and the SDG Impact Seal
25 September 2024
Module 3
Overview of Key IMM Concepts and Norms
26 September 2024
Module 4
The 12 Impact Fund Actions – Implementing the Standards
- Each Impact Fund Action
- Why is it needed
- Examples in practice
- Case study
- Self-assessment and gap analysis
- Relate learning to own business context
Important Note: Dates may be subject to minor revisions
THE FACULTY
Meet the trainer
Bonnie Chiu
Social Entrepreneur, Social Impact Consultant, and SDG Impact Standards Accredited Trainer
Bonnie is the Managing Director of The Social Investment Consultancy (TSIC), a global consultancy specialised in social impact measurement, impact investing and equity and inclusion strategies. TSIC has offices across Asia, Africa, Europe and the Middle East, and has worked with close to 200 clients, including The Children’s Investment Fund Foundation, British Council and Standard Chartered. She is a serial social entrepreneur: having founded women’s empowerment social enterprise Lensational, Diversity Forum for Inclusive Social Investment and Pathway, a new impact investment wholesaler focused on racial equity. She is also a Senior Advisor at Social Value International.
Bonnie is Forbes Senior Contributor writing on gender and diversity, has spoken in over 20 countries including two TEDx talks. She also holds strategic governance roles, including Member of the Blended Finance Investment Committee at Access – Foundation for Social Investment. She received multiple accolades for her work, named Asia21 Young Leader by Asia Society, a Forbes 30 Under 30 Social Entrepreneur, Young Achiever by the Asian Women of Achievement Awards, and the SDG Action Award (Storyteller).
She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Global Business Studies (with First Honours) from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, a Master in International Relations from the London School of Economics and a Certificate in Impact Finance Innovations Programme from Said Business School, University of Oxford. Born and raised in Hong Kong, she has also lived in Pakistan, Singapore, the United States, Denmark, Germany. She is now based in London, the United Kingdom.
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Applications are now open. Successful applicants will be notified via email.
The registration cost is USD 1,000 for AVPN members and USD 1,500 for non-AVPN members.
There is no additional cost for AVPN Academy Suite Pass holders.
There will be no refunds. Please make sure your schedule will allow you to participate for the full duration.
