Implementing Sustainable Development

Consumers are demanding action on a range of fronts and they are speaking with their wallets. Consumers and businesses are increasingly making buying decisions based on the positive impact suppliers have in social and environmental areas. To remain competitive businesses need to demonstrate to clients that they are a business that cares, and is taking action, on topics that matter.

Sustainable Development is rapidly becoming a ‘Must Do’ for businesses it is time to start making changes, but where do you start?
Larger businesses and corporates are taking the lead, but ALL Business has a vital role to play.

Creating impact doesn’t need to be complex or expensive.  Creating business value through sustainable business practice and more conscious alignment of products and services will better connect you with customer demands, your workforce’s expectations and government policy.

It can be daunting to consider aligning a small business with a global framework but it doesn’t have to be.  SDG Align is here to help simplify this and make sure you can identify actions your business can implement.

You will explore the following in this CPD Business course:

• What Sustainable Development means and why it is important for your business

• How to prioritize action areas and Plan implementation

• How to communicate your progress with stakeholders

• Your role as a leader of the Sustainable Development conversation

Using the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (the basis of the 2030 agenda) as a framework ensures your business is aligned across the triple bottom line of Social, Economic and Environmental impact.

To build the business case we will explore why this is important to your business and how Doing Business for Good IS Good for business. Using the SDG Align Self-assessment tool you will identify key areas of action and create your own project plan for implementation. To kick start your journey you can also sign a shareable ‘Commitment to a sustainable future‘ and develop communication strategies to turning your impact into business value.

Be the change you want to see! Become a Sustainable Development Champion and drive change in your business, your community and your industry.