With just eight years left to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 underlying targets, it’s clear that business must step up if we’re to have the positive impact on society which the Goals ultimately exist for.
How should an organisation define its priorities within the SDG framework? How can Goals and sub-targets be integrated with existing corporate strategies to accelerate action? And how can progress towards the Goals be communicated and reported in ways which maximise reach and impact? Ultimately, what will it take for businesses to achieve the Goals by 2030?
This online event effectively combines three edie webinars into a single afternoon, with each webinar session taking a particular focus and format. The first session (one hour) will be a Q&A-style SDG debate; the second session (one hour) will be a series of quick-fire, Goal-based case studies; and the third session (45 minutes) will take a ‘masterclass’ format.
Registrants for this online event will get access to all three sessions on the day. Full details of the three sessions are as follows:
1) The 2030 Q&A: What will it take to achieve the Global Goals?
(12:30 – 13:30)
Kicking off our Inspiration Sessions, a selection of business leaders and sustainable development experts will discuss some of the biggest drivers, challenges and opportunities when it comes to mobilising and accelerating momentum to achieve the SDGs by 2030, both in the UK and globally.
Discussion points:
- The race to 2030: Where are we falling behind?
- How the Goals can tackle the converging crises of Covid, climate and conflict
- What true business leadership looks like in the context of the SDGs
Speakers:
- Sarah George, Senior Reporter, edie (chair)
- James Gomme, Director, SDGs, World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
- Lady Mariéme Jamme, Chief Sustainability Officer / Founder, IAMTHECODE
- Wai-Chan Chan, Managing Director, Consumer Goods Forum
- Dulma Clark, Head of Livebarefoot Fund, Vivobarefoot
2) SDG deep dive: Goal-by-Goal case studies to turn sustainability ambitions into actions
(13:45 – 14:45)
Our second Inspiration Session offers up a series of never-before-seen, quick-fire case studies focused on accelerating action around particular Global Goals. Our speakers will share key successes and failures along with practical insights and takeaways to support your own SDG journey.
Discussion points:
- Identifying which Goals require the most focus for your business
- Engaging with suppliers, colleagues and customers on your 2030 agenda
- Identifying the transformative solutions and collaborative opportunities to solve global challenges
Speakers:
- Sarah George, Senior Reporter, edie (chair)
- Ruth Mhlanga, Head of Private Sector Team, Oxfam GB
- Harriet Howey, Global Lead for Non-Financial Reporting & ESG, Diageo
- Oriol Margó, Sustainability Transformation Leader, Kimberly-Clark
- Pip Greensmith, Head of Partnerships, The Woodland Trust
3) 45-Minute Masterclass: Reporting and communicating progress towards the SDGs
(15:00 – 15:45)
Our third and final Inspiration Session will equip you with specific tools and insights to integrate the SDGs into your reporting processes and communicate your progress against the Goals in ways which maximise reach and impact.
Discussion points:
- Measuring and reporting your impacts against the SDGs: An integrated approach
- Communicating the Goals in ways which are meaningful and drive change
- Addressing investor needs through your SDG and ESG reporting
Speakers:
- Sarah George, Senior Reporter, edie (chair)
- Emily Auckland, Associate, UN Global Compact Network UK
- Jethro Borthwick, Head of Data & Insight, Neighbourly
Fill out the form on the left and click REGISTER NOW to gain access to this free online event, live and on-demand.