Social Value Blog
Help shape SVI’s response to the CDSB Consultation on Social Reporting
An open public consultation is underway on expanding the scope of the Climate Disclosure Standard Board Framework to include material social information, and as a member of Social Value International we would like you to help shape our response!
Leveraging impact data for business growth
Data, a key tool in the world of finance, yet often ignored in the scene of social impact management. But how to manage without measuring? Experts Lina and Pieter explain their views and share their tips on leveraging impact data.
Consultation on Standards for Principle 5 and 8
We are delighted to announce that Draft Standards and short guidance for applying Principles 5 and 8 are now out for consultation.
An Update On The Sustainable Development Goals
It is now, more important than ever that the SDGs are embedded into our thinking, as countries, as organisations and as individuals. From the 2021 SDG progress report, we know that we are off track to reach most of the Goals that the world agreed to achieve by 2030. But we are certain that when we join the SDG and social value movements together, we will be better equipped to face the challenge at hand.
Effektfullt Leads The Work On Developing The First Swedish Standard For Impact Measurement
The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) is now launching a new committee that will lead the work of developing a Swedish Standard for Impact Measurement, in order to increase the quality of impact measurement in Sweden. At the committee’s first meeting the Executive Director of Effektfullt, Annica Johansson, was elected chairperson of the committee for the next three years.
CEO Report – June 2021
I am delighted to confirm that after much discussion we have made the decision to introduce an eighth principle. The Principles of Social Value are the foundations of our work and so this decision was not taken lightly. I am grateful for the members who have proposed this significant development and grateful to you all for your feedback and comments on the forthcoming guidance and standard that will soon be out for consultation with our members.
Congratulations To Sophia Robinson For Her A4MH Report Assurance Achievement.
Recently, consultant Sophia Robinson submitted her SROI Evaluation report for Artists for Mental Health (A4MH) to Social Value UK for Report Assurance checking alignment to the SVI Report Assurance Standard. It was found the report demonstrated a satisfactory understanding of, and consistency with, the Seven Principles of Social Value – as a result it was assured.
Strategic Partnership With UNDP
Social Value International Have Signed A Responsible Party Agreement With The United Nations Development Programme To Support The Rollout And Adoption Of The SDG Impact Practice Standards.
The Genesis Of Efiko.
Are you part of the growing group of people aiming to make organisations and the economy serve a greater purpose than wealth accumulation? Then much like us, you have probably wondered a thousand times what you could do better to make strides towards enabling that purpose. It is precisely with this mission in mind that Efiko Academy was born in September 2020.
Rest Assured – A Testimonial From A Level 3 Advanced Practitioner
In this series of blogs, interviews and Q&As we are talking to and hearing from our members from across the globe about their experiences with the different services, why they go through them, what this brings to their practice, and what next.
Here we are delighted to hear from the experiences of one of our SVI Level 3 Advanced Practitioners, Sandra Velthuis, about her experiences with SVI Report Assurance over the last few years:
SVI Partners With Online Learning Platform Efiko To Expand Its Reach
Efiko Academy, the first online learning platform dedicated to impact skills and competencies, works together with SVI to provide the accredited Social Value & SROI Practitioner Training in a highly interactive and practical way. “A scalable online solution to expand SVI’s reach,” according to Ben Carpenter, SVI’s CEO.
Announcing The Launch Of Social Value Arabia (SVA)
Arising from the noticeable global and regional movement towards impact and social investments, and the increasing awareness of companies, investors and the local community in the importance of non-financial accounting and value measurement; Social Value Arabia (SVA) comes to provide appropriate guidance, tools and support for analysts and professionals involved in CSR, accounting, and managing social value across sectors in the Arab Region. It is the national network for social value analysis and the official representative for Social Value International (SVI) in the region.
Announcing Agata Fortuna-Uluç As A Level One Associate Practitioner!
Social Value International are proud to announced that Agata Fortuna-Uluç of Koç University Social Impact Forum has achieved status as a Level One Associate Practitioner!
Announcing Dr. Gonca Ongan As A Level 1 Associate Practitioner!
Social Value International are proud to announce that Dr Gonca Ongan of Koç University Social Impact Forum has achieved status as a Level 1 Associate Practitioner!
Community Media Trust Earn Report Assurance And Social Value Management Certificate!
Social Value International are proud to announce Community Media Trust have had a report assured and earned Level 1 of the Social Value Management Certificate!
Community Media Trust is a non-profit making media organization with a Vision of Well informed, Active & Involved Communities and a Mission to Educate, entertain and inspire communities using participatory media.