Have you already heard of the Sustainable Development Goals by the United Nations?
Adopted in 2015 the 17 SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) are part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development with the aim of “peace and prosperity for people and the planet”. Highlighting as well the link between environmental, social and economic aspects of sustainable development.
What are the 17 SDGs?
Here is the exhaustive list of the 17 SDGs:
- No poverty,
- Zero hunger,
- Good health and well-being,
- Quality education,
- Gender equality,
- Clean water and sanitation,
- Affordable and clean energy,
- Decent work and economic growth,
- Industry, innovation and infrastructure,
- Reduced inequalities,
- Sustainable cities and communities,
- Responsible consumption and production,
- Climate action,
- Life below water,
- Life on land,
- Peace, justice, and strong institutions,
- Partnerships for the goals.
How SDGs can be applied to startup?
In order to grow, a startup needs to have specific and well define objectives, but today, with the actual worldwide situation they also became essential actors of sustainability. Today’s startups have to act in the right direction to help build tomorrow’s world, and the SDGs can help them have a better overall view of the aspects they can act on.
The Impact Deal program hardly believes in SDGs and in order to be part of the program the startup have to be acting toward one of them. Together with the Data Club, the startup will be able to increase their social and environmental impact. Thanks to data collaboration with experts in their field and mentorships, the startup will have all the keys in hand to act toward the right direction.
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