The Well-being & Sustainability Summit

Name: The Well-being & Sustainability Summit
Start: 2025-12-08T09:00:00+02:00
End: 2025-12-08T17:00:00+02:00
Location: Marriot Zamalek Hotel - Cairo

Schedule

Mon Dec 08 2025 at 09:00 am to 05:00 pm

UTC+02:00

Location

Marriot Zamalek Hotel - Cairo | Cairo, QH

The Well-being & Sustainability Summit serves as a strategic platform to explore the critical intersection between corporate culture, Well-being and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In an era where businesses are increasingly expected to drive positive social and environmental impact, this summit will examine how organizations can align their internal practices with global sustainability agendas while enhancing employee and community well-being.
The Role of Corporate Culture in Advancing the SDGs to achieve the Well-being
Corporate management, human resources, and organizational leadership are pivotal in embedding sustainability into corporate DNA.
But their responsibility extends beyond the organization’s walls — linking internal practices with broader community impact.
1. Employee Well-being & SDG Alignment
• Health & Wellness (SDG 3): Implementing workplace wellness programs, mental health support, and preventive healthcare initiatives.
• Lifelong Learning (SDG 4): Offering upskilling and reskilling opportunities to foster career growth and adaptability.
• Work-Life Balance: Promoting flexible work arrangements to enhance productivity and job satisfaction.
2. Corporate Responsibility for Community Well-being
• Extending Impact Beyond Employees: Supporting local health, education, and social initiatives that improve the lives of families and communities connected to the company.
• CSR Programs Aligned with SDGs: Designing corporate social responsibility projects that address community-level needs — such as access to healthcare, clean water, safe housing, or quality education.
• Partnerships with NGOs and Local Organizations: Collaborating with non-profits and community groups to deliver targeted well-being programs, especially for vulnerable populations.
• Volunteering and Employee Engagement: Encouraging employees to participate in community service, mentorship programs, or pro bono initiatives that directly uplift local communities.
• Inclusive Economic Opportunities: Supporting local suppliers, women-owned businesses, or youth entrepreneurship to boost local resilience and reduce inequalities.
3. Inclusive & Equitable Workplaces
• Gender Equality (SDG 5): Ensuring equal pay, leadership representation, and policies that support work-life integration.
• Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10): Building diverse teams and inclusive cultures that empower underrepresented groups.
Summit Objectives
• Explore the latest research on SDG-well-being linkages, including both employee-focused initiatives and corporate contributions to community well-being.
• Equip HR leaders, executives, and CSR professionals with actionable strategies to integrate sustainability into organizational culture and extend impact to local communities through aligned CSR initiatives.
• Facilitate cross-industry collaboration to address systemic barriers to SDG implementation and build partnerships that strengthen social and community resilience.
• Showcase innovative case studies where corporate culture and CSR efforts have driven measurable well-being outcomes inside the company and across the communities they serve.
Expected Outcomes
• A practical framework for businesses to align HR, leadership, and CSR strategies with the SDGs to advance both employee and community well-being.
• Policy recommendations for governments and institutions to support corporate sustainability efforts and foster public-private partnerships that benefit local communities.
• A network of change-makers committed to advancing well-being through responsible business practices, inclusive CSR initiatives, and meaningful contributions to societal resilience and development.
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