The Solution: Creating Shared Value
The next transformation of business thinking lies in the principle of shared value: creating economic value in a way that also creates value for society by addressing its needs and challenges.
What is shared value? Corporate policies and practices that enhance the competitive advantage and profitability of the company while simultaneously advancing social and economic conditions in the communities in which it sells and operates. Shared value is not corporate social responsibility, philanthropy, or even sustainability, but a new way to achieve economic success.
The Role of Business in Society
Evolving Approaches
Chairman of the Board of Directors - Nestle S.A.
Interviewed by Mark Kramer on December 11th, 2015