Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
What are the SDGs?
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of 17 global goals adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. These goals provide a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet and aim to address various social, economic, and environmental challenges. The SDGs cover a wide range of issues, including poverty, hunger, health, education, gender equality, clean water, sanitation, affordable and clean energy, economic growth, industry innovation, reduced inequalities, sustainable cities, responsible consumption and production, climate action, life below water, life on land, peace, justice, and partnerships for the goals.
Each goal is interconnected, recognising the need for an integrated and holistic approach to development. The target year for achieving these goals is 2030. Governments, businesses, civil society, and individuals all play a role in working towards the achievement of the SDGs to create a more sustainable and equitable world.
The EMRC’s Strategic Direction
The EMRC’s Sustainability Strategy 2022/2023 – 2026/2027 aligns with a strategic review undertaken in 2021, and included local, state, national and international drivers, as well as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Sustainability Strategy is used to drive operational activities and alignment of priorities and allows the EMRC to meet the needs of member Councils while providing sustainable solutions for future generations.
Sustainable Development Goals Benchmark Report - Technical Report
This report has been prepared to offer an insight into the work that has been undertaken to review and benchmark the EMRC’s progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals using the Future-Fit Business Benchmark. This report provides high level information in relation to the research, background and approaches undertaken and is designed so that our methodology can be duplicated by member Councils and other local governments.
Available here
Navigating Tomorrow: Towards Global Sustainability Frameworks
Are we truly working towards honest sustainability if we are not measuring our progress and ensuring that this positive impact does not negatively impact someone else?
In April 2024 the EMRC held the Navigating Tomorrow: Towards Global Sustainability Frameworks forum with presentations from several global leaders in sustainability discussing the complexities of Sustainability using the Future-Fit Business Benchmark.
Guest Speakers
- Marcus Geisler, Chief Executive Officer, Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council
- Martin Rich, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Future-Fit Foundation
- Erin Burge, Sustainability Officer, Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council
- Andy Chung, Managing Director and CTO, ESG Matters
- Dr Roger Robson-Williams, Chief Sustainability Officer, The New Zealand Institute of Plant & Food Research
Recording available here – https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/MRhGlBvGXrbcgVdTHu90svDcMt-C0CLMbnLFpEwu7KY6-ebU9o7187irdOL7e2MM.vbvr0T6LgLE1nRFU?startTime=1712109832000
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