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DHL Young Entrepreneur Sustainability (YES) Awards Business World Forum - February 21,2007. Mr. Larry Llamzon – Country Manager, DHL Express (Phils.). Content. DHL Corporate Sustainability Overview . DHL YES Awards – Rationale . DHL YES Awards – Framework . DHL YES Awards – Prize .
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DHL Young Entrepreneur Sustainability (YES) AwardsBusiness World Forum - February 21,2007 Mr. Larry Llamzon – Country Manager, DHL Express (Phils.)
Content • DHL Corporate Sustainability Overview • DHL YES Awards – Rationale • DHL YES Awards – Framework • DHL YES Awards – Prize • DHL YES Awards – Q&A Session
DHL Corporate Sustainability Overview What is sustainability? "meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs". - The World Commission on Environment and Development • Sustainable development = simultaneous pursuit of economic development, environmental quality and social equity Triple Bottom Line Social Financial Sustainable Development Environmental Community Business
DHL Corporate Sustainability Overview • Corporate Responsibility is a DHL core value “To Accept Social Responsibilities” • We are committed to goals that generate benefits for the communities where we work • We respect the traditions, structures and values of the countries where we operate • The protection of our environment is part of our corporate strategy • We promote our employees’ social commitment
DHL Corporate Sustainability Overview Corporate Sustainability Program Environment People Community To invest in the communities in which we are present To ensure the health, safety, security and continuous development of our employees; recognize diversity To continuously work towards the conservation and protection of the environment Supporting Future Generations Creating Markets for Social Change Managing Disaster Response • “Unleashing Potential” • To be one of the few companies to advance systematic change to benefit communities in which we operate by investing in, connecting and celebrating Social Entrepreneurs. • To identify, recognize and promote the spirit of volunteerism among DHL employees. “Investing in the Future Generations” To support underprivileged children and youths in their endeavor to access quality education, basic health needs and a sustainable environment • “On the Road Again” • To transfer logistics management know – how and share best practices • Support efforts in disaster preparedness, emergency relief and post disaster rehabilitation
Examples of Projects in Asia Pacific Philippines Delivering relief goods to Bicol
DHL Corporate Sustainability Overview Corporate Sustainability Program Environment People Community To invest in the communities in which we are present To ensure the health, safety, security and continuous development of our employees; recognize diversity To continuously work towards the conservation and protection of the environment Supporting Future Generations Creating Markets for Social Change Managing Disaster Response “Unleashing Potential” DHL YES Awards To be one of the few companies to advance systematic change to benefit communities in which we operate by investing in, connecting and celebrating Social Entrepreneurs. To identify, recognize and promote the spirit of volunteerism among DHL employees. “Investing in the Future Generations” To support underprivileged children and youths in their endeavor to access quality education and basic health needs and a sustainable environment • “On the Road Again” • To transfer logistics management know – how and share best practices • Support efforts in disaster preparedness, emergency relief and post disaster rehabilitation
DHL YES Awards Rationale www.dhl.com/yesawards
The Need to Support Social Entrepreneurship • “For the past decade South Asia has been the fastest-growing region in the world, after East Asia, with an average growth rate of 5.3%. Yet it remains one of the world’s poorest regions with 45% living below 1 USD a day, making up about 40% of the world’s poor.”– The World Bank www.dhl.com/yesawards
Who are Social Entrepreneurs? • Individuals who develop existing methods and practices using a different or new approach to bring about positive social change. Social because their fundamental purposeis to create positive social impact. Entrepreneurs because they are innovative, strategic, resourceful and implement business models and principles to reach their goals www.dhl.com/yesawards
Supporting Social Entrepreneurs • Acknowledges the importance of supporting individuals that are committed to bringing about a lasting social change in their community • Recognizes innovative programs that aim not only to provide immediate aid to beneficiaries, but also as a means of “helping the community to help themselves” for longer term sustenance • Supports and encourage other entrepreneurs to create similar social markets throughout Asia Pacific DHL creates markets for social change: www.dhl.com/yesawards
Why Young Entrepreneurs ? • 39% of the world's population is under the age of 20 years • 85% of world’s young population live in developing countries, with approximately 60 % in Asia alone • Among the youth, socially disadvantaged youth are particularly affected, thereby perpetuating a vicious circle of poverty and social exclusion • The youth explosion offers a unique opportunity to renew the world's human capital – knowledge, skills & good health • The youth are tomorrow’s leaders www.dhl.com/yesawards
Objectives of DHL YES Awards The objectives of the DHL YES Awards are: • To identify, recognize, celebrate and promote successful young social entrepreneurs • To create a lasting avenue for entrepreneurs from across the region to network and learn from each other, as well as effect social changes on a regional level • To promote the spirit of entrepreneurship as a means of addressing current social needs and effecting positive changes within the community • To inspire other individuals to work towards improving their own communities using innovative strategies www.dhl.com/yesawards
DHL YES Awards Framework www.dhl.com/yesawards
DHL YES Awards – “Unleashing Potential” • The DHL YES Awards lend very well to DHL’s ‘can-do’ and entrepreneurial spirit, and play a catalyst role in searching for and recognizing quality social entrepreneurs • Opportunity to lend our support and energize efforts towards the 2015 United Nation’s Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) commitment • Pilot countries in Asia Pacific • Bangladesh • Pakistan • Philippines • Singapore • Thailand . www.dhl.com/yesawards
DHL YES Awards - Eligibility Criteria • Less than 40 years of age as on 31st March 2007 • Legal resident of either of the participating countries • Be the primary leader/ pioneer/ owner/ promoter/ founder of the organization • Track record of at least 3 years in running the organization • Be able to show result in achievement of one or more of the UN MDGs www.dhl.com/yesawards
DHL YES Awards - Award Criteria • Leadership • Innovation • Social Impact of the Organization • Potential for Expansion and Replication • Sustainability of the Organization • Challenges Overcome www.dhl.com/yesawards
DHL YES Awards Framework Candidates apply National Screening Organization Screen applications based on eligibility Score screened applications based on the criteriaShort list 6 applicantsConduct field visits for the 6 short-listed applicants Present field visit report to the National Jury National Jury Select 1 national winner and 2 runners-up from the 6 short-listed applicants Celebrate national winners & runner’s up at national levelAll 5 national winners will attend the regional awards in Singapore International CouncilSelect 1 regional winner from the 5 national winners
DHL YES Awards Screening & Jury • Each participating country has appointed an independent institution/ organization to manage the application process, screen applicants and identify 6 finalists • At a national level, a national jury composed of imminent national leaders in the social, development and business sectors have been appointed to select one national winner and two runners’ up from each country • At a regional level, an international council of international figures from the development, social enterprise, business fields have been selected to guide and endorse the awards structure and process as well as select a regional winner from the five national winners The decisions of the screening organization, national jury and international council are final and binding www.dhl.com/yesawards
DHL YES Awards Prize www.dhl.com/yesawards
DHL YES Awards Prize • National and regional ceremonies will be held to celebrate the winners. • At the Regional ceremony event the DHL YES Awards prizes will be presented as follows: • Regional winner (1) wins USD 10,000 • National winners (4) win USD 5,000 • Across the region we hope to develop a cadre of social entrepreneurs with the opportunity to share best practice www.dhl.com/yesawards
DHL YES Awards Submission of Entries • Submission of entries: ATENEO CENTER FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION - GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Contact Person: Ms. Ann Geleen V. Follosco Address: 3rd Floor Ateneo Professional Schools Building 130 HV Dela Costa Street, Salcedo Village Makati City 1200, Philippines Phone numbers: 840-1247; 894-4868 Facsimile: 867-3824 Email: yes.awards.ph@gmail.com Website: www.dhl.com.ph • Deadline for entries is on March 31, 2007 www.dhl.com/yesawards
DHL YES Awards Questions & Answers www.dhl.com/yesawards