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Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Development Goals. Background to the SDGs & Process. Backed by all 193 United Nations Member States including South Africa Developed by governments, civil society and business together Must be implemented together as well – collaboration is key 17 goals, 169 targets,

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Sustainable Development Goals

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  1. Sustainable Development Goals

  2. Background to the SDGs & Process • Backed by all 193 United Nations Member States including South Africa • Developed by governments, civil society and business together • Must be implemented together as well – collaboration is key • 17 goals, 169 targets, • 1 vision, endless opportunities • Development of indicators still in process • • • •

  3. The SDGs are good for business • Helps business be more attractive for investors • Access to and management of the supply chain • Improves access to public procurement and public investment • Improves competitiveness in hiring best human capital • Social license with civil society, public opinion and consumers

  4. SDGs are Potential drivers of new markets & opportunities SDGS are robust • Backed by multiple stakeholders • 15 year focus – annual reviews to hold governments accountable SDGs make it simpler to do sustainable business • Concrete goals and targets New markets • Trillions of dollars will be invested • New needs will arise – keep an eye out for those • SDGs are open to local context and innovation New purpose • It has never been clearer how business can be a force for good, and still benefit from it

  5. SDG Mapping to UNGC Principles and NDP Intention

  6. Good coverage Limited coverage Should we work here? ? SDGs vs NDP vs NBI Activity Summary Policy making in a complex environment (Chapter 1) ? ? Equality Cluster Demographic trends (Chapter 2) An integrated and inclusive rural economy (Chapter 6) ? Economic Cluster Transforming Human Settlements (Chapter 8) ? Social protection (Chapter 11) ? Education Economy and Employment (Chapter 3) Economic infrastructure (Chapter 4) ? Health Improving education, training and innovation (Ch 9) Health care for all (Chapter 10) ? Partnerships South Africa in the region and the world (Chapter 7) Environmental sustainability and resilience (Ch5) ? Environment Cluster Building safer communities (Chapter 12) ? Building a capable and developmental state (Ch 13) Peace & Justice Fighting corruption (Chapter 14) Nation building and social cohesion (Chapter 15) ?

  7. SDG 1: No Poverty UNGC Specific Activity

  8. SDG 2: Zero Hunger ? ? ? ? UNGC Specific Activity

  9. SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being UNGC Specific Activity ? ? ?

  10. SDG 4: Quality Education ? UNGC Specific Activity ? ?

  11. SDG 5: Gender Equality UNGC Specific Activity ? ? ? ?

  12. SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation ? UNGC Specific Activity ?

  13. SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy ? UN Specific Activity

  14. SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth UNGC Specific Activity ? ? ? ?

  15. SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure UNGC Specific Activity ? ?

  16. SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities ? ? UNGC Specific Activity

  17. SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities UNGC Specific Activity ? ?

  18. SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production ? ?

  19. SDG 13: Climate Action UNGC Specific Activity

  20. SDG 14: Life Below Water ? ? ? ?

  21. SDG 15: Life on Land

  22. SDG 16: Peace and Justice; Strong Institutions UNGC Specific Activity ? ? ? ?

  23. SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals UNGC Specific Activity ? ? ? ? ? ?

  24. Some Tools, Resources & Platforms GRI, WBCSD, UNGC DNV GL, UNGC & Monday Morning Global Institute KPMG & UNGC

  25. Local SDG Pioneers Campaign Identifying and celebrating businesses and individuals that are already finding opportunities by advancing sustainable development Local SDG Pioneers in two categories: - Local business leaders and entrepreneurs - Local change-makers

  26. SDG Series of Activities Understanding the SDGs: Phase I: June to August 2016

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