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Apply for Investing in Shared Value Award

The inaugural Investing in Shared Value Award celebrates a project using financial investment as a means to create a shared value outcome. The winning project or organisation will demonstrate a robust ESG approach that maximises the performance of the financial and social outcomes. The winning project or organisation will have a strong focus on measurement and a defined program to deliver the intended results. The project or organisation will demonstrate the potential to address a significant social issue on a national or global scale.

Clear financial returns while addressing a social issue

  • There is a clear economic impact that is being derived or will be derived from the project or initiative.
  • The project or initiative addresses a relevant and significant social issue, which is clearly defined and articulated.
  • The project or initiative has the potential to offer the company a competitive advantage.
  • The organisation has demonstrated the commercial success of the investment project or demonstrated a high probability of its imminent commercial success.

Strong measurement

  • There is a clearly defined and realistic measurement approach included as part of the shared value project/initiative.
  • The project is measuring both business and economic, and societal impact.
  • The project has set realistic performance targets.
  • The project has implemented the appropriate processes to collate the data required for measurement.

Opportunity for scalability

  • The project/initiative demonstrates the potential to address a significant social issue on a national or global scale.
  • There is a clear opportunity to take the solution(s) to scale. 

To apply:

  1. Complete and submit the form below referring to the above criteria. Applications will only be accepted via the form below.
  2.  Once you have submitted your application, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to pay the administration fee(s).
  3. Your application is finalised once your payment has been received.

Before submitting your application, please refer to the terms and conditions of the Awards.

Please note; confidentiality of all information will be maintained and information will only be published with approval from the entrant.