GSC 17 Weeks for 17 SDGs Initiative

In Fall 2015, 193 world leaders committed to the United Nation's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, with 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the center to end poverty; promote prosperity and well-being for all; and protect the environment and address climate change.

Covering a broad scope of social, environmental and economic challenges, these SDGs, which took effect on January 1, 2016, present a historic and unprecedented opportunity for all countries (developed and developing) and organizations (public, private and third sector) to come together to improve people's lives by stimulating action over the next fifteen years in areas of critical importance for humanity and the planet — dubbed the “Five P’s”: PEOPLE - PLANET - PROSPERITY - PEACE - PARTNERSHIP.

In support of the UN 2030 Agenda, Global Sourcing Council has developed the "17 Weeks/17 SDGs" Initiative to help businesses translate these aspirational global goals into action. The goal of the initiative is to highlight the importance of implementing the SDGs into a business strategy. Companies, partners and our stakeholders use our platform to communicate their sustainable development commitment, experiences, goals and stories focused on one SDG per week.

Global Sourcing Council's 17/17 aims to:

  • Inform and engage the global business community in the 2030 Agenda;
  • Provide global visibility for businesses embracing SDGs in their business strategies; and
  • Share best practices of SDG-embracing leaders to inspire others.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

These Leaders are Making a Difference with Sustainable Cities #SDG11
This week, Global Sourcing Council's 17 Weeks for 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) explores SDG 11 with examples of corporate action.

SDG 11 calls to “Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.” Its targets address housing, slums, transport and road safety, accessibility, sustainable urbanization, cultural and natural heritage, disasters, air quality and waste management, and green public spaces.

Diversity & Inclusion

Fighting Inequality: Which Companies are Diversity Leaders? (#SDG10)
This week, Global Sourcing Council's 17 Weeks for 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) explores SDG 10 with examples of corporate action for reducing inequality within and among countries.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Businesses Expected to Excel and Grow in Infrastructure and Innovation (SDG 9)
This week, Global Sourcing Council's 17 Weeks for 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) explores SDG 9 with examples of corporate action for building resilient infrastructure, promoting sustainable industrialization and fostering innovation.

Diversity & Inclusion

Decent Work (SDG 8) is Good for Business: Learn from the Leaders, Collaborate with a Partner
This week, Global Sourcing Council's 17 Weeks for 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) explores SDG 8 with examples of corporate action for inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all.

Energy

Clean Energy (SDG 7) in Focus for Investors; Corporations Taking Action; Identify Trends
This week, Global Sourcing Council's 17 Weeks for 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) explores SDG 7 with examples of corporate action to ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.

Environment

Corporate Action That’s Making a Difference on SDG 6-Water and Sanitation
This week, Global Sourcing Council's 17 Weeks for 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) explores SDG 6 with examples of corporate action to ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.

Diversity & Inclusion

Global Businesses are Making a Difference on #SDG5 - Gender Equality
This week, Global Sourcing Council's 17 Weeks for 17 SDGs Intiative explores Goal 5 with examples of action from organizations and businesses to ensure gender equality and empower all women and girls.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Learn from Leaders Making a Difference on SDG 4 – Education
This week, Global Sourcing Council's 17 Weeks for 17 SDGs Intiative explores Goal 4 with examples of action from organizations and businesses to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

Health & Healthcare

How Businesses are Taking Action to Ensure Health & Promote Well-Being #SDG3
This week, Global Sourcing Council's 17 Weeks for 17 SDGs Intiative explores Goal 3 with examples of action from organizations and businesses to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all in their business strategy.

Responsible Production & Consumption

It’s Time for Responsible Leaders to Take Action to Eliminate Child Hunger (SDG 2)
This week, Global Sourcing Council's 17 Weeks for 17 SDGs Intiative explores Goal 2 with examples of action from organizations and businesses to end hunger, achieve food security, improve nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture in their business strategy.
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