Launched at the United Nations Rio+20 Corporate Sustainability Forum, the Principles for Social
Investment Secretariat (PSIS) is hosting the inuagural Social Investment Pioneer Awards in 2012.

Open to signatories of the UN Global Cpmpact, the Awards will connect industry practitioners from across the globe and recognise the importance of the private sector in sustainable community development.

The Awards will be celebrated on the 28 November in Melbourne, Australia. The night will feature a keynote address from Paul Hardy, CEO, Aurecon Group, as well as presentations from the Award winners. Canepés and refreshments will be served. 

"Paul Hardy is Chief Executive of Aurecon, one of the world’s leading engineering, management and technical services consultants. With presence in 23 countries throughout Africa, Asia Pacific and the Middle East, Aurecon employs over 7,000 people across 11 market groups covering resources, energy, water, telecommunications, transport, property, manufacturing, government, defence, construction and international development assistance. With more than 30 years’ experience in the consulting industry, Paul is recognised by Engineers Australia as one of the 100 most influential engineers in the country. He has been responsible for ensuring that a core element of strategy is to make a difference in the communities in which Aurecon lives and works."

Event details below:

Australian Centre for the Moving Image
Federation Square
Flinders Street
Melbourne, Victoria 3000
Australia 

Start time: 5:45 pm
End time:  7:45 pm 

For questions, please email shaun.cannon@p4si.org.