Former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan recently addressed an audience of around 400 people at the Nestlé Creating Shared Value (CSV) Forum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Mr Annan stressed the importance of CSV emphasising that it is a positive way of being responsible – whether by transferring technology or by making a contribution against climate change, or by efficiently using energy. He believed the CSV model could be used as a model by rich and poor countries and said it is possible to make profit with sustainability while giving something to society.
He suggested that the best way to make sustainability a shared value is to exploit resources rationally, believing that sound societies have to be based on peace, security, economical balance, respect for human rights and the rule of law – which should not be left to governments alone.
Mr Annan also sent a message to young people motivating them to play a constructive role in their communities, to become good global citizens, make good choices and have an active voice in the world.
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