36 min
How to drive social impact through collaboration Think Ecosystem
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This installment of the EY Think Ecosystem podcast, hosted by Gillian Hinde, EY Global Corporate Responsibility Leader, dives into the pivotal role of large corporations in driving social impact and the transformative power of technology in philanthropy. Kate Behncken, the Corporate Vice President and Global Lead of Microsoft Philanthropies, joins the conversation to discuss Microsoft's mission to empower communities through digital and AI capabilities.
The episode underscores the essence of strategic partnerships across sectors for tackling societal challenges and the growing expectations from stakeholders for socially responsible corporate involvement. It further explores the intricacies of measuring social impact effectively, transitioning from output to outcome metrics, and the importance of reliable data for informed decision-making. With a focus on collaborative approaches and leveraging corporate strengths, this episode serves as an insightful resource for organizations aspiring to integrate social impact into their business models and contribute meaningfully to global progress.
EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. The views of third parties set out in this publication are not necessarily the views of the global EY organization or its member firms. Moreover, they should be seen in the context of the time they were made.
This installment of the EY Think Ecosystem podcast, hosted by Gillian Hinde, EY Global Corporate Responsibility Leader, dives into the pivotal role of large corporations in driving social impact and the transformative power of technology in philanthropy. Kate Behncken, the Corporate Vice President and Global Lead of Microsoft Philanthropies, joins the conversation to discuss Microsoft's mission to empower communities through digital and AI capabilities.
The episode underscores the essence of strategic partnerships across sectors for tackling societal challenges and the growing expectations from stakeholders for socially responsible corporate involvement. It further explores the intricacies of measuring social impact effectively, transitioning from output to outcome metrics, and the importance of reliable data for informed decision-making. With a focus on collaborative approaches and leveraging corporate strengths, this episode serves as an insightful resource for organizations aspiring to integrate social impact into their business models and contribute meaningfully to global progress.
EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. The views of third parties set out in this publication are not necessarily the views of the global EY organization or its member firms. Moreover, they should be seen in the context of the time they were made.
36 min