A Global Blueprint for Local Impact: How the New Global Circularity Protocol can drive Australian business success
The race to build a sustainable future is on, and for Australian businesses aiming to lead, the circular economy is emerging as a winning strategy. It’s an economic model that swaps our linear “take-make-waste” system for one that designs out waste, keeps materials in use, and regenerates our natural world. With the government’s Circular Economy Framework the race has […]
City of Melbourne: Local Action for Global impact
Imagine the City of Melbourne (CoM) as a global showcase — a living example of how local government engages with business, drives actions towards sustainable development, circular practices, inclusivity, and prosperity. That vision isn’t a distant dream. It happened on August 27th during the launch of the City of Melbourne SDG Align Business engagement program. […]
New project to drive circular economy transition further in NSW Northern Rivers
A new project led by Southern Cross University and SDG Align, with support from Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA), will explore how the Northern Rivers can accelerate its transition to a circular economy. The project will map out sustainable circular opportunities across the agriculture and food industry, manufacturing, the built environment, and community and social […]
Sustainability Delivers Growth with a Purpose
Why does this report matter right now? Business is not just about growth. Running a business should be about delivering sustainable growth. At the time of writing, some of us (including me) on the East coast of Australia between the Sunshine Coast and South of Taree are experiencing extreme weather conditions with cyclone Alfred approaching. […]
New Sustainability Tool for the Surveying Industry
Surveyors National partners with SDG Align to provide members with toolkit to align with climate action and sustainable business practices.
SDG 14: Life Below Water
SDG 14: Life Below Water – The Business Case for Ocean Conservation in Australia At first glance, life below water might seem distant from corporate boardrooms and urban lifestyles. However, the choices we make, both in business and personally, profoundly impact our oceans. Australia’s surrounding oceans are not just scenic treasures; they drive economic growth […]
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – A Business Imperative in Australia For many business leaders, the term ‘sustainability’ often evokes thoughts of carbon offsets and green energy. But the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) present a broader perspective, emphasising not only environmental factors but also crucial social and economic challenges. In this article, we […]
Our logo: Reframing the Triple Bottom Line
Our logo: Reframing the Triple Bottom Line The triple bottom line- people, profit and planet – rests on the fundamental pillars of – economic, social, and environmental sustainability. These pillars cannot stand alone – they are inherently co-dependent and interconnected. It’s the framing of their relationship we believe is fundamental when approaching sustainable development. So […]
SDG 9: Industry innovation and infrastructure
Sustainable development goal 9 (SDG 9 )is about Industry Innovation and infrastructure. It is designed to build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialisation and foster innovation. This goal is important to businesses because it helps create a strong foundation for long-term economic growth. By investing in sustainable infrastructure and promoting innovation, businesses can reduce their environmental […]
15-minute COP27 masterclass on Climate change by Al Gore
Al Gore’s speech on Climate change is a true masterclass, highlighting key messages and opportunities to change behaviour towards the SDGs
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy – Why it is Important for businesses in Australia
For many in the built environment, the conversation around sustainability is limited to carbon and energy; it is assumed that sustainability equates solely with environmental concerns. However, the UN SDGs provide a far more complete framework of sustainability which includes environmental concerns but also equally highlights social and economic imperatives. We will be highlighting one […]
SDG Align 2022 NSW Sustainability Award Finalist
SDG Align, a 2022 Banksia Foundation NSW Sustainability Awards Finalist is proud to be amongst those whose bold and diverse initiatives are paving the way towards a brighter future for New South Wales.
SDG 5: Gender Equality – Why it is important for businesses in Australia
This week we will be discussing SDG 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls. This goal will first be elaborated with the help of three targets of this goal.
SDG 4: Quality Education – Why it matters to businesses in Australia
For many in the built environment, the conversation around sustainability is limited to carbon and energy; it is assumed that sustainability equates solely with environmental concerns. However, the UN SDGs provide a far more complete framework of sustainability which includes environmental concerns but also equally highlights social and economic imperatives. We will be highlighting one […]
SDG 1: No poverty – Why it matters to businesses in Australia
SDG 1: No poverty. This article explains what it means and how business can have an impact on reducing poverty in Australia.
Interview: A Generation Z intern reflection on sustainable development and AI
We’re embracing the opportunity to do business for good. It means being inclusive to Gen Z and facilitate collaboration and listening to the next generation, so we their voices heard and we can design the future together.
Don’t sell the saddle, sell the experience of horseback riding
When selling sustainable development, think about the experience and the outcomes, not the theory and the framework.
Research Partnership: How to make sustainable development a business habit
Australia’s Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the built environment sector face increasing pressures to incorporate sustainability in their practices. Yet, despite broad directives (e.g., NetZero) and Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) ambitions, strategic change agents of SMEs have little guidance on how to re-align their practices to adapt to these disruptions. SDG Align has already […]
Resilient and Sustainable Rebuilt – What does a sustainable recovery look like after the NSW and Queensland floods
As of Thursday 10 March, the Insurance Council of Australia reported over 118.000 flood-related claims across Queensland and New South Wales, of which 95.000 (81%) relate to property with the remainder relating to 19.000 motor vehicles (16%) and some other (3%). The total value of the claims is almost $1.8 billion. This doesn’t include the […]
How to develop sustainability skills in VET: A European perspective
Sustainable development and organizational capacity building should go hand-in-hand. As more and more industry organizations and their member businesses are stepping up the pace towards a sustainable futures it is a good time to reflect on past present and future status of sustainability in Australian VET education. Historical perspective According to the UN the 2009 […]
Reflections on our first Sustainable Development Toolkit deployments
Lessons learned from our sustainable development journey.
How Formula 1 is so much more than racing
The DutchGP is an example for sustainable development in sports. Curious where you stand on the SDG grid?
Three peak industry bodies in the built environment sign declaration of commitment to sustainable development
Press release Hobart – Sydney, November 2nd, 2021 – The built environment is not only the largest employer in Australia, but is also responsible for 75% of all carbon emissions. Three leading peak industry bodies, Consulting Surveyors National, Building Designers Association of Australia and Strata Community Association have joined forces with social impact specialists SDG […]
SDG Align recognised for Social Impact with Australian Good Design Award
MEDIA RELEASE October 14th Sydney – Hobart – ‘SDG Align’s – Ready Reckoner Tool for Sustainable Development’ Recognised in Australia’s International Good Design Awards for Design Excellence. The winners of Australia’s peak international design awards were announced today during the 2021 Good Design Awards Week. The Good Design Awards are the highest honour for design […]
Why do we need a Climate Action Plan now?
On August 9th 2021, IPCC published its sixth Assessment report. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) produces a report every six years. The last report dates back to 2014. The world has changed a lot, we’ve experienced more extreme weather conditions than ever before, are in the middle of a global pandemic and our […]
SDG Align – Good Design Awards 2021 listing
We’re proud to announce that we’ve submitted our Double loop design and Ready Reckoner Prototype to the Good Design awards in the Social Impact category.
What does Sustainable Development mean to you?
Sustainable Development means different things to different people. What does it mean to you? Please allow 1 minute of your time to give us your feedback. Who knows, you might surprise yourself!
What can you contribute to a sustainable future?
How the global pandemic and sustainability trends has become a huge opportunity for Consulting Surveyors National (CSN) The global pandemic, extreme weather conditions in Australia and a growing consumer awareness for sustainability have emphasized the urgency for environmental, societal and economic change towards a new way of working and living. The United Nations Sustainable Development […]