Intro Power Inclusive Future For All FY23 Purpose Report | 65 Looking Ahead Where do we go from here? Our Purpose can’t just be something we look back on—we must also look ahead. There is no doubt that the path forward for business in a multipolar world is less clear. There is signi昀椀cant work ahead to address risks in supply chains and manufacturing, and complex questions on how to best navigate a shifting geopolitical terrain. But should these challenges and uncertainties also apply to Purpose? I don’t think so. In fact, in this moment when many are shying away from a global mindset and approach, our Purpose work proceeds by pursuing what is most meaningful, regardless of whether that is at the local or global level. Purpose can 昀氀ex. It operates in a lane that is valued around the world, giving all of us who do this work the space to create and iterate, to sway and pivot, and 昀椀nd our rhythm. And when we do, pursuing our Purpose holds the door open for economic initiatives. As we close the year in which we reached a goal of positively impacting 1 billion people, I’m looking ahead to the next goal we’ll set for ourselves. We’ll continue to drive positive impact if we integrate the lessons of the past and take a new approach in the days and years ahead. If we approach problems as an ecosystem of partner organizations, each leveraging our unique strengths, we’ll do good for our communities, good for our businesses, and good for all. Fran Katsoudas Executive Vice President and Chief People, Policy, and Purpose Officer
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