Sustainable Development Goals

Business as a Force for Good

The United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a universal framework for addressing the world's most pressing challenges by 2030. This module explores how businesses can align their strategies with the SDGs, create shared value, and contribute to a more sustainable and equitable world.

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals

How entrepreneurs can contribute to the UN SDGs

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Course Content

In 2015, all 193 UN Member States adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including 17 SDGs and 169 targets. The SDGs cover poverty, hunger, health, education, gender equality, clean water, affordable energy, decent work, industry, inequality, sustainable cities, responsible consumption, climate action, life below water, life on land, peace and justice, and partnerships. Businesses play a critical role in achieving these goals.

Key Points

SDG 1: No Poverty — SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy — SDG 8: Decent Work
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13: Climate Action — SDG 15: Life on Land
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Module Quiz

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What is 'Artificial Intelligence' (AI)?

Downloadable Resources

Worksheets and templates to practice what you've learned

Sources & Literature

[1]B-ECO Project Results: https://b-eco.erasmus.site/it/project-results/
[2]United Nations (2015): Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
[3]Porter, M.E., Kramer, M.R. (2011): Creating Shared Value. Harvard Business Review.
[4]GRI, UN Global Compact, WBCSD (2015): SDG Compass.