How working towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals can provide direction for businesses
Attributed to Peter Bragg, EMEA Sustainability and Government Affairs Director, Canon The 17 SDGs were launched in 2015 to provide a foundation for individuals, companies and governments working towards sustainable change. Set up by the United Nations General Assembly with an ambitious target of changing the narrative across the world of sustainability by 2030, they target a range of topics from poverty and inequality to sustainable cities and climate action – underpinned by 169 targets and with a central commitment to Leave No One Behind. This clearly recognises the important role of collaboration in making progress towards sustainable development. Progress to be made In addition to an SDG review every four years by an independent group of scientists, the UN Secretary General presents an annual SDG Progress report developed in cooperation with the UN System. This progress report is based on the global indicator framework and data produced at both a national ...