“Social value is about understanding the net effect of something. What’s the real impact from the perspective of the people who are actually experiencing that project or programme.” – Dr Mary-Kathryn Adams
Driving more social value for people, communities and investors is not a corporate tick box exercise. It’s a vital element for organisations that must increasingly demonstrate their purpose beyond profit, generating greater value for stakeholders and shareholders.
Creating meaningful social value requires integrating a tailored social value strategy and an iterative mindset. To do this, you need the right mix of leadership, data-driven solutions and cross-sector expertise. When organizations make informed, responsible choices, they can drive growth, improve efficiency and enhance their reputation, all while creating long-term value for society and the environment.
In this episode of Jacobs’ podcast series If/When, our CEO Dr Mary-Kathryn Adams joined Toyin Ogunfolaju, Director Social Value Americas at Jacobs to shed light on:
- Why are there different definitions of social value?
- How do you measure what matters in social value?
- Why is a test and learn culture vital for company and industry success?
- What roles will AI and big data play in social value?
Listen to A Blueprint for Social Value here.
