Check the Social Economy Talks podcasts!
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Check the Social Economy Talks podcasts!

“Social Economy Talks” is a Podcast series from Social Economy Europe about the most relevant upcoming issues in the social economy sphere. It will follow a journey of discovery (narrated by team member Nicholas Clark) aimed at elucidating social economy success stories and roles regarding the green transition, diversity and migrant entrepreneurship, digitalisation, COVID recovery and promoting human capital, among many other things. Interviews with important organisations on the ground as well as relevant policy players will give a digestible introduction to the social economy in practice.

 

In this very first episode of 2022, Laura Almirante (Communications Coordinator at SEE) and Sara Bombardieri (Policy and Communications Assistant) talk about the implementation of the Social Economy Action Plan and the steps that have been taken in the first quarter of this new year.

The Social Economy Action Plan, one of a kind, was presented last December by the EU Commission. This meant a great celebration for the social economy community, who has worked hard and constantly for 14 years to achieve the publication of this Action Plan. Despite being a great milestone, this is only the beginning as the plan has now to be transformed into concrete actions.

Some of the main events taken place in the first quarter of 2022 were the GECES meeting concerning the implementation of the SEAP, the EU Industry Days 2022, the launching of the EU Commission Survey on transition pathways, the event on the social economy and the future of Europe celebrated in Paris, the Accessibilitech event, the Civil Society Days, the visit to Madrid of a 10 MEP’s delegation and the SEIG hearing towards a Council Recommendation on Social Economy.

As you can see (and hear) 2022 is the time to scale up for the European Social Economy Community and all the events and milestones this podcast is about, are just the beginning of an amazing year for the Social Economy and the future of Europe.

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This publication has been prepared within INDIGISE project. The content of this publication is the sole responsibility of the project coordinator and may not always reflect the views of the European Commission or the National Agency.

 

Tackling Green and Social Washing with Ethical Finance
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Tackling Green and Social Washing with Ethical Finance

This is the fourth and final episode of the miniseries Finance4Good. In this episode we introduce the ideas of green and social washing from the perspective of investors, and how the EU try to tackle the issue through an EU Taxonomy and through global investment movements such as ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) investing. The episode begins by introducing these concepts then in the first half of the episode we meet Léo Miranda, Marketing Director at La Nef, a French Ethical Bank who shares La Nef´s main priorities, and values and describes examples of how they ensure projects that they invest in are truly sustainable.

At 18 minutes 50 seconds. The second half of the episode explores the opinions of previous guests from the miniseries Donal Traynor of Community Finance Ireland, Piet Callens of Hefboom and Peru Sasia, President of FEBEA. They tell us what Green and Social washing mean to them, and how we can overcome these phenomena.

Important links:

Platform on Sustainable Finance draft report on a Social Taxonomy: https://ec.europa.eu/info/publications/210712-sustainable-finance-platform-draft-reports_en

EU Taxonomy:

https://ec.europa.eu/info/business-economy-euro/banking-and-finance/sustainable-finance/eu-taxonomy-sustainable-activities_en

ESG Criteria:

https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/environmental-social-and-governance-esg-criteria.asp

 

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Podcast on Impact Measurement, Citizen Participation and Governance
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Podcast on Impact Measurement, Citizen Participation and Governance

Welcome to Episode three of Social EcPodcast Miniseries – Finance 4 Good!

In this episode we build upon the previous two episodes, in which we introduced the opportunities that citizens have to save their money in ethical finance institutions, where they can be sure that their money will be used in truly green and social investments that really make this world a more sustainable place. We are joined by Rico Travella, from Alternative Bank Schweiz; Piet Callens, from Hefboom; and we return to Peru Sasia, the President of FEBEA, which is the European Federation of Ethical and Alternative Banks and Financiers. The topic of today´s podcast is: how can citizens participate in the process of ethical banking and financing? How can citizens who save their money in ethical finance institutions have a say in the decisions that are made? This comes down to the governance of ethical banks and financiers, where transparency is key, where (unlike traditional banks), motivation is not based on making a profit since salaries are limited and citizens who invest, get to participate in many stages of decision making. We also look into the challenges of impact measurement.

 

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Listen and learn – podcast “Social Economy for the full Inclusion of People with Disabilities”
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Listen and learn – podcast “Social Economy for the full Inclusion of People with Disabilities”

Welcome to “Social Economy Talks”, a new podcast from Social Economy Europe about the most relevant upcoming issues in the social economy sphere. This is yet another chance to learn from the best practitioners and experts on social economy in Europe!

It will follow a journey of discovery (narrated by team member Nicholas Clark) aimed at elucidating social economy success stories and role regarding the green transition, diversity and migrant entrepreneurship, digitalisation, COVID recovery and in promoting human capital, among many other things. Interviews with important organisations on the ground as well as relevant policy players will give a digestible introduction to the social economy in practice.

Don’t miss all the podcasts on their official website: https://www.socialeconomy.eu.org/podcast/ 

Episode 5 – Social Economy for the full Inclusion of People with Disabilities

Listen here: https://www.socialeconomy.eu.org/podcast/ 

This episode explores the role of the social economy regarding accessibility, inclusion and innovation toward the full inclusion of people with disabilities in the workplace.

The best practice guide for the full inclusion of people with disabilities can be found here: Social Economy for the full inclusion of people with disabilities

 

 

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Podcasts about Social Entrepreneurship

Do you prefer learning via listening to great podcasts? There are a lot of podcasts to be listened about social  entrepreneurship, here’s a few suggestions and links to get you started:

Inspiring Social Entrepreneurs: Sign up for weekly interviews with successful social entrepreneurs and changemakers who are building a better world.

The Social Enterprise Podcast A monthly podcast that explores the challenges of starting, building, and running a social enterprise. 

The ChangeMakers Podcast Each week, Andréa Ranae chats with amazing women entrepreneurs and changemakers who are making a difference through their life and work.

The Impact Podcast The topic of social impact is the focus of The Impact Podcast.

Social Entrepreneur Social Entrepreneur is a podcast for aspiring and early-stage social entrepreneurs, and for those who want to make an impact on the world.

A “Philanthropy Hour” podcast featuring an interview with Institute Founder and Executive Director Jerr Boschee by Greg Cherry August 2015 (40 minutes)

Interview of Institute Executive Director Jerr Boschee by Tim Zak of Globeshakers (26 minutes)