329-54 A Global Compact for Sustainable Development – Business and the SDGs: Acting Responsibly and Finding Opportunities

Summary

This document demonstrates how companies can help to advance the SDGs by operating responsibly in alignment with universal principles and finding opportunities to innovate to address societal challenges. Through a commitment to the UN Global Compact, companies are taking the first step to contribute to achieving the SDGs and have access to a range of tools to scale up their efforts.

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Issuer

United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)

Year

2015

Region

International

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

International

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

Other

Main industries targeted

Finance & Insurance
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
Transportation & Warehousing

Restrictiveness

Very Low

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals