16. SDGs
• Global in nature
• Universally applicable
• Take into account different national
realities, capacities and levels of
development
• Respecting national policies and priorities
18. Business
• Vital partner in achieving SDGs
• Companies contribute through core
activities
• Assess impact
• Set ambitious goals
• Communicate transparently about results
19. SDG Compass
• Guide companies on to align strategies and
manage contribution to the SDGs
• Sustainability outcome of core business
strategy
• Five steps
22. B4P
• Business leadership platform
• Private sector action in support of peace -
workplace, marketplace and local
communities
23. B4P
• Responsible business practices
• UN Global Compact 4 pillars: Human
Rights, Labour Rights, Environment and
Anti-Corruption
• Action to advance peace
24. B4P
• Most effective ways private sector
contribute to peace
• Scale-up action
• Achieve foundational goal of humanity –
Peace
25. Why Participate?
• Identify and manage business risks and
opportunities
• Reduce operational costs
• Engage in public-private dialogue (PPD)
26. Why Participate?
• Align business strategies and operations
with good practice
• Share best practices
• Demonstrate leadership
• Recognition for advancing practical
solutions
27. HowTo Participate?
• Signing Statement of Support
• Civil society organizations, investors,
academics, Governments and other
stakeholders
28. Action Areas
• Infrastructure development projects
• Providing basic needs - water, shelter and
food
• Training programmes to increase human
capital, especially for ex-combatants and
youth
29. Action Areas
• Promoting fair land rights and acquisition
• Natural resource management, including
water
• Encouraging entrepreneurship and job
creation
• Foster inter-religious and inter-cultural
understanding
31. Businesses
• Goals of profit aligned with peace
strategies
• Conflict-sensitive and ethical approaches
adopted
• Develop infrastructure and human capital
• Identify effective peace-promoting
behaviors