What are the SDGs?
In January 2016 the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs) came into effect. This set of 17 ‘Global Goals’, together with
169 targets, provides a common framework for all parts of society to
work within to achieve a world without extreme poverty, inequality and
climate change by 2030.
At the heart of implementing the goals is the premise that cross-sector collaboration is essential for success – not just by civil society and governments, but a full range of stakeholders, including businesses and citizens. No one sector or organisation alone can achieve the scale of change needed.
As an essential force for change, working closely with businesses and civil society, we contributed to the development of this long-term agenda. We are committed to ensuring that all resources reach the parts of the globe where they are most needed to achieve maximum impact.
To accelerate the process we have developed a range of initiatives in our role as impartial thought leader, convenor and advisor.