14. Sustainable Development
Eradicating poverty in all its forms and dimensions
Promotion of sustainable, inclusive and equitable economic growth
Creating greater opportunities for all
15. Sustainable Development
Reducing inequalities
Raising basic standards of living
Fostering equitable social development and inclusion
Promoting integrated and sustainable management of natural
resources and ecosystems
16.
17. “World leaders have an unprecedented opportunity
this year to shift the world,
onto a path of inclusive, sustainable and resilient
development"
Helen Clark, UNDP Administrator
18. “If we all work together,
we have a chance of meeting citizens’ aspirations for
peace, prosperity, and wellbeing, and
to preserve our planet."
19. SDGs
193 Member States of the United Nations reached consensus
“Transforming Our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable
Development”
17 goals and 169 targets
20. SDGs
World leaders adopted universal, integrated and transformative
agenda in September 2015
Spur actions to end poverty
Build more sustainable world over next 15 years
21. SDGs
World leaders adopted universal, integrated and transformative
agenda in September 2015
Spur actions to end poverty
Build more sustainable world over next 15 years
22. SDGs
Global in nature
Universally applicable
Take into account different national realities, capacities and levels
of development
Respecting national policies and priorities
26. People
End poverty and hunger in all forms and dimensions
All human beings fulfil potential in dignity and equality
Healthy environment
27. Planet
Protect from degradation
Sustainable consumption and production
Sustainably managing natural resources
Taking urgent action on climate change
Support needs of present and future generations
28. Prosperity
All human beings enjoy prosperous and fulfilling lives
Economic, social and technological progress in harmony with nature
29. Peace
Foster peaceful, just and inclusive societies
Free from fear and violence
No sustainable development without peace
No peace without sustainable development
30. Partnership
Revitalised global partnership
Spirit of strengthened global solidarity
Focussed in particular on needs of poorest and most vulnerable
Participation of all countries, all stakeholders and all people
34. Business
Vital partner in achieving SDGs
Companies contribute through core activities
Assess impact
Set ambitious goals
Communicate transparently about results
35. SDG Compass
Guide companies on to align strategies and manage contribution to
the SDGs
Sustainability outcome of core business strategy
Five steps
36. Five Steps
All companies comply with all relevant legislation
Respect international minimum standards
Address all negative human rights impacts
37. Five Steps
1. Understanding SDGs
2. Defining priorities
3. Setting goals
4. Integrating
5. Reporting and communicating
39. SDGs matter for business
Call on all businesses to apply creativity and innovation to solving
sustainable development challenges
Business-led solutions
Technologies developed and implemented
40. Understanding Business Case
Overarching framework to shape, steer, communicate and report
their strategies, goals and activities
Benefits
Identifying future business opportunities
41. Understanding Business Case
Substitution of traditionally manufactured and processed products
by ICT and other technology solutions
Meeting needs of the large and mostly untapped market for
products and services
Redirect global public and private investment flows
42. Understanding Business Case
Enhancing value of corporate sustainability
Strengthen financial value drivers of corporate sustainability,
Strengthen economic incentives to use resources more efficiently
Employee morale, engagement and productivity further
strengthened
43. SDGs
Build trust
In companies
In markets, sectors and economy
Adapting strategies and business models to rise above short-
termism
Companies integrate into business models to be profitable and
productive – and true to core identity
44. SDGs
New platform for innovation and growth
Promotion of peace, justice and strong institutions
Make substantial contribution to society