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What are the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals?

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, “provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are an urgent call for action for all developed and developing countries in a global partnership”.

Sustainable Development Goals

Why should I be concerned about SDGs as a business?

Inspiring and informed leaders in business genuinely understand the importance of sustainability. Environmental and ethical responsibilities are essential to our civilisation.

Business leaders can lead the way by ensuring that their business models reflect worldwide sustainability goals and evolve according to their customers’ consumer behaviour.

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Can ISO standards help with SDGs and my business?

Have you ever imagined that, as a business, you could not only lead the way in making the world a better place but also simultaneously:

Improve the quality of your products and services 
Significantly decrease energy costs 
Fulfil environmental legal requirements 
Reduce expensive waste management
Ensure the health and safety of your employees
Drive the business forward with a robust business continuity plan

Sustainable Development Goals

“SDGs provide a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are an urgent call for action for all developed and developing countries in a global partnership”.

1: No Poverty
End poverty in all its forms everywhere.
2: Zero Hunger
End hunger, achieve food security, improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.
3: Good Health & Well-being
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
4: Quality Education
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
5: Gender Equality
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
6: Clean Water & Sanitation
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
7: Affordable & Clean Energy
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.
8: Decent Work & Economic Growth
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.
9: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation and foster innovation.
10: Reduced Inequalities
Reduce inequality within and among countries.
11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
12: Responsible Consumption & Production
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
13: Climate Action
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
14: Life Below Water
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.
15: Life On Land
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.
16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.
17: Partnerships for the Goals
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development.