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London New York Beijing Sao Paulo Johannesburg Washington D.C.

From Standards to Strategy

Corporate Social Responsibility in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Jeddah

June 8th 2011

Agenda

1. About AccountAbility

2. CSR Standards Around the World

3. What Does This Mean for You?

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About AccountAbility

AccountAbility is a leading global organization 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 organizational DNA.

We do:

•CSR Strategy

•Stakeholder Engagement

•Collaborative Governance 

•Reporting

•Sustainability Standards

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CSR Standards Around the World

ISO 26000 – Social responsibility

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Are International Standards Relevant to KSA?

CSR Standards Around the World

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States

CompaniesNGO/NPO

CSR Standards Around the World

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• 66% function under a larger umbrella organization• Almost half (47%) are developing new standards

CSR Standards Around the World

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1.There are no standards for standards.

2.Standards should not determine how you run your business.

3.Do what’s right for KSA and for your business.

CSR Standards Around the World

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CSR in KSA

KSA SOCIAL NEEDS

KSA SOCIAL NEEDS

BUSINESS NEEDS

BUSINESS NEEDS

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Strategic CSR:

Design Programs for Maximum Benefit:

Roadmap to Strategic CSR

• Visibility• Impact• Sustainability• Alignment

VISA

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About AccountAbility

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Roadmap to Strategic CSR

More VISA Programs

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More Benefit to Your Business

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More Benefit to KSA

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Thank You