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The So What from BCG
Can Business Sustain the UN’s Sustainability Goals?
Sep 13, 2023
Explore the halfway progress of the UN's sustainability goals and the role of businesses in achieving them. Learn about integrating ESG into business practices for meaningful progress. Discover the measurement of these goals and the crucial role of the private sector. Understand potential risks such as global pandemics and the benefits and downsides of generative AI and job automation.
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- The private sector has a crucial role to play in achieving the UN sustainability goals by driving economic growth, creating job opportunities, and addressing challenges related to agriculture and food systems.
- Businesses should care about the UN sustainability goals not only as global citizens but also because pursuing these goals can align with business objectives, leading to increased profitability and competitive advantage.
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The UN's sustainability goals and the progress so far
The UN set ambitious goals for 2030, including ending poverty, hunger, and improving education, water, and energy access. However, progress has been slow, with only 12% of the goals achieved. The setbacks caused by events like COVID-19 have hindered progress. The private sector is seen as a crucial part of achieving these goals, as it drives economic growth and job creation. Examples like transforming the automobile and energy sectors highlight the role of the private sector.
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