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SDGs SDGs in the in the UK UK
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Introducing the UN Glo Introducing the UN Global Compact bal Compact “I propose that you, the business leaders … and we, the United Nations, initiate a global compact of shared values and principles, which will give a human face to the global market.” H.E. Kofi Annan H.E. Ban Ki- H.E António Guterres moon
UN GLOBAL Hum uman Righ ights Princ incip iple 1: 1: Businesses should support and respect the COMPACT protection of internationally proclaimed human rights; and Princ incip iple 2: make sure that they are not complicit in human TEN rights abuses. PRINCIPLES Labour bour Princ incip iple 3: Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining; Princ incip iple 4: 4: the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour; Princ incip iple 5: 5: the effective abolition of child labour; and Principle 6: the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation. Envir En viron onment Princ incip iple 7: 7: Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges; Princ incip iple 8: 8: undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility; and Princ incip iple 9: 9: encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies. Anti-Corrupt An ptio ion Princ incip iple 10: 10: Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.
UN GL UN GLOB OBAL AL COMP COMPACT T T TOD ODAY The world's largest corporate sustainability initiative. Mobilising a global movement of sustainable companies and stakeholders to create the world we want. 12,900+ Signatories 9,600+ Businesses 160+ Countries 70+ Local Networks
Today’s Programme: 1. Welcome 2. What are the SDGs? 3. Why should business care about them? 4. Panel discussion: How is business contributing in NI?
What are the What are the SDGs? SDGs?
"Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” The Brundtland Report, 1987
Millennium Millennium De Developme elopment nt Goals Goals
Goa Goal 2: l 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture 2.1 End hunger and ensure access to food for all 2.2 End all forms of malnutrition 2.3 Double the agricultural productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers 2.4 Ensure sustainable food production systems and implement resilient agricultural practices 2.5 Maintain the genetic diversity of seeds, plants and animals 2.a Increase investment in rural infrastructure, agricultural research, technology and gene banks 2.b Correct and prevent trade restrictions and distortions in world agricultural markets including eliminating export subsidies 2.c Ensure proper functioning of food commodity market and access to information to limit extreme food price volatility
SDG SDG Performa erformance nce Indicators Indicators • There are 232 official SDG indicators; • Indicators are classified into 3 tiers: • Tier 1: clear & established methodology, data regularly produced by at least 50% of countries; • Tier 2: clear & established methodology, but data are not regularly produced; • Tier 3: no established methodology.
Tracking acking progres progress s in the UK in the UK • The ONS has developed a national reporting platform to track progress on the SDGs in the UK: https://sustainabledevelopment-uk.github.io/ • 44% of SDGs’ global indicators are currently reported on.
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Why care about Why care about the SDGs? the SDGs?
Global v UK engagement levels
GOOD FOR BUSINESS • Better educated and more productive workforce • Economic and political stability • More fair and just societies • Climate resilience • And more…
CREATING NEW OPPORTUNITIES • 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 to operate, public opinion, consumers
… AND DRIVERS OF NEW MARKETS AND OPPORTUNITIES New markets Trillions of dollars will be invested • New needs will arise • SDGs are open to local context and innovation • New purpose It has never been more clear that business can be a force for good, • and still achieve financial success
Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
Goal 6: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
Goal 8: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
Goal 10: Reduce Inequalities.
DOT VOTING Finding positions of strength
PwC has found that globally business and citizens’ priorities are misaligned
… and also in the UK
KEY QUESTIONS: Wha hat Goa oals s sh should the the public ic sec sector pri rioriti tise in in Nor orthern Ireland? (w Ire (whit ite dot ots) Wha hat goa oals ls sh shou ould the the pri rivate sec sector pri rioriti tise in in Nor orthern Ire Ireland? (b (black dots ts) RULES: • Stic tick you our vot otes (d (dot t stic tickers) on on the the posters of of you our cho hoice.
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Northern Ireland Policy Context Sustainable development offers a framework to generate economic growth, achieve social justice, and exercise environmental governance at the same time. Policy to date includes: • Draft Programme for G overnment • Sustainable Development Strategy (2016-21) ‘Ev eryone ’ s Involv ed’ (2010) • Local G overnment Act (2014) • SD Statutory Duty for Public • Strategic Energy Framework Authorities(2007) • NI C C Adaptation Programme (2019-24) Making G lobal G oals Local Business
We inspire, influence and inform business, government and civil society to help accelera te the shift towards a sustaina ble future Making G lobal G oals Local Business
Think Global, Act Local - Social V alue Toolkit - Sustainability Assessment - EU Funding Ideas Lab - SD C hampions - SD Forum - C ommunity Planning Making G lobal G oals Local Business
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Reducing and recycling is in the very DNA of our company Barry Donaghy Managing Director MakingWasteWonderful ISL Waste Management
Good for the environment, good for business → 90 % → → Belfast, Northern Ireland Recycling Partner Direct Recycling Rate Ikea’s Belfast model rolled out globally... Barry Donaghy Managing Director MakingWasteWonderful ISL Waste Management
Sustainable Waste Management practices fit in very easily with all 17 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals we are here to discuss today Barry Donaghy Managing Director MakingWasteWonderful ISL Waste Management
If we take responsibility for our local environment, we will all be part of the solution for our global environment Barry Donaghy Managing Director MakingWasteWonderful ISL Waste Management
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Alex Shepherd Technical Controller alex@suki-tea.com
• Established in St George’s Market 2005 by Anne Irwin and Oscar Woolley, selling proper, great- tasting, ethically- sourced tea
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