The Africa CEO Roundtable on Corporate Social Responsibility (AR-CSR)

There's been a buzz around the hosting of the Africa CEO Round-table and Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility in Nigeria by Nigerians.

The arguments state that Nigeria is no example for the practice of corporate social responsibility and that our corporate and social investments are more of corporate philanthropy than for social impact.

Interestingly, the interest generated by this upcoming event is much more than we have expected.  Big brands from Brazil, Angola, South Africa, Ghana, USA, and the Netherlands have called in to indicate interest in attending and partnering on this continental epoch making event whilst the Nigerian organizations are on the peripheries.

Is this a sign that we are truly not ready for the discourse and evolution of what corporate social responsibility and sustainability is all about? If your brand or organization were to be measured by your CSR, sustainability and green initiatives, what will be your score?

Have you ever measured the impact of your CSR initiatives? Is it just about your Sustainability Report? Would you submit your organization to a CSR Audit team?

A new era of social consciousness is evolving throughout the world - citizens are embracing a new level of commitment to one another and to the environment, not just to their businesses. This shift is creating a significant change among stakeholders (customers, employees, shareholders, and suppliers) who are looking to brands to help define their role within society and for a purchase to count for something more than just an acquisition.

The ARCSR affords you an opportunity to tell Africa what you have done so far. Just be there!.

Register to attend at http://www.ar-csr.com