Diverse Perspectives
Putting the principle of true stakeholder involvement into practice
“Ultimately, the real value of any decision comes from a return not just in financial terms, but also through benefits for people, society and nature. It is the balancing of these that creates value.”
Diverse Perspectives is a global campaign supporting best practices in impact management by putting people’s voices at the heart of the valuation process.
SVI collaborated with the Value Commission to research what true stakeholder involvement in valuation practices looks like. Building on this, we launched this new campaign to explore how impacts can be valued more inclusively and openly, so that decisions reflect what truly matters.
The Value Commission is a multi-stakeholder initiative, convened by the Capitals Coalition and co-chaired by Ben Carpenter, CEO of SVI, to drive greater accountability and transparency in how organisations apply value factors and valuations.
Valuing what matters: Pluralism, power and business decision-making
The Value Commission asked SVI to produce a discussion paper that outlines the challenges and opportunities of valuing impacts and dependencies in a way that is inclusive and open to all.
The paper reflects a series of semi-structured interviews conducted with leading valuation practitioners and community representatives. It examines current practices for incorporating diverse perspectives into the valuation process, with a focus on issues of trust, power and inclusion.
The need for ongoing discussion
The paper looks to catalyse engagement in the valuation community by:
Promoting understanding of the importance of creating a space where all individuals and perspectives are treated equally in the preparation and use of value factors or valuations.
Gathering feedback on the paper’s initial findings to gain further insights from practitioners, decision-makers and representatives of affected communities.
Supporting the integration of equal treatment into decision-making frameworks and highlighting examples of successful approaches that address trust, power and inclusion.
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What is your perspective?
The Diverse Perspectives discussion paper is just the beginning of a global conversation about how we define and value what truly matters. We want to hear from you. After reading the paper, we invite you to share your own perspective by completing a short survey. Your insights will help shape the future of value and contribute to a more inclusive and meaningful approach to decision-making.
Hosted by the Capitals Coalition and supported by Social Value international, join us for a dynamic panel discussion on 2 July on the importance of incorporating diverse perspectives in decision-making.
Drawing from the above paper, impact valuation experts will explore how recognizing natural, social, and human capital leads to more sustainable and equitable outcomes.
This open dialogue will dive into the role of pluralism, power, and inclusive value creation in shaping business success.
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