In today's episode, you'll learn whySustainable Development Goals(SDGs) are important for business and how they can activate and integrate them today. We discuss what are some business challenges to adopting the SDGs, how the Goals align with ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance), and example...
As businesses work to contribute to theUN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – which include calls for equality to ensure a life of dignity for all; political, economic and social policies to be universal; and the needs of disadvantaged and marginalised commun...
Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) also undertakes a global assessment— as part of theSustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—of the level of implementation of Global Citizenship Education (GCED)in national education policies, training plans and programmes, teacher training and student assessment...
One other element is the greater sustainability transition, which is about all 17 SDGs [the UN’s Sustainability Development Goals]. It includes green, digital, economic growth, innovation, infrastructure, resilience, education, well-being, equity – all these aspects. In order to achieve all thes...
This impact management solution enables businesses worldwide to set goals, track progress, and stay motivated on their actions toward the SDGs. Why Is Biodiversity Important? When ecosystems are healthy, functioning, and resilient, they provide a wide range of services. These can include clean air...
, of the progress being made towards meeting these goals, seven-and-a-half years after the targets were set. However, little is offered, from the UN or elsewhere. Other questions without answers include: are there any investment tools that could boost the progress towards achieving the SDGs?
(GRI), the Value Reporting Foundation’s (VRF)SASB Standards,CDP, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), can serve as a significant source of data for most rating providers. These metrics are divided into environmental, social, and governance scores, which are then merged into a ...
The SDGs need to be integrated into the strategic planning of business leaders at all levels, from global to local. As companies engage and integrate them into their cultures, and processes, the SDGs are anticipated to generate at least $12 trillion worth of market opportunities by 2030. By ...
There are several reasons why India is a poor country. Some have historical roots and others derive strength from socio-political structures. Lack of effective governance and corruption has only sustained Indian poverty.
An analysis by the Swedish Chemicals Agency (Kemi) has indicated that sound chemicals management directly contributes to eight of the 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted by the UN last year. Institutional capacity is an important element in achieving the safe use of chemicals. ...