Sustainable Development Goals

Mitsubishi Electric Named CDP Supplier Engagement Leader

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Thursday, February 7, 2019
Technology, Consumer electronics, Other Technology, Manufacturing, Other Manufacturing, Natural Resources, Other Natural Resources, Environment, Companies, Mitsubishi companies, Economy of Japan, Industries, Carbon Disclosure Project, Environmental science, Mitsubishi, Sustainable Development Goals

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6503) announced today that CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project), a global-disclosure system that encourages companies and cities to responsibly manage their environmental impacts, has named Mitsubishi Electric as top rankings for outstanding climate-management practices that the company deploys in its supply chain program.

Key Points: 
  • Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6503) announced today that CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project), a global-disclosure system that encourages companies and cities to responsibly manage their environmental impacts, has named Mitsubishi Electric as top rankings for outstanding climate-management practices that the company deploys in its supply chain program.
  • This is Mitsubishi Electric's third consecutive year to be included in the CDPs Supplier Engagement leader board.
  • The CDP announced in January that Mitsubishi Electric had been named to the CDP Climate 2018 A List and the CDP Water 2018 A List, both for the third consecutive year, recognizing the company's outstanding efforts to mitigate climate change and protect water resources, respectively.
  • Mitsubishi Electric also has a long-term environmental vision for the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) over the next 10 to 30 years.

SDG&E's 2019 Wildfire Mitigation Plan Builds On Past Successes To Further Strengthen Fire Preparedness & Safety

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Thursday, February 7, 2019
Occupational safety and health, Sustainable Development Goals, San Diego Gas & Electric, Wildfire, Global politics, World, Nature

The Plan builds upon the wildfire mitigation programs SDG&E has been developing and implementing over the past decade.

Key Points: 
  • The Plan builds upon the wildfire mitigation programs SDG&E has been developing and implementing over the past decade.
  • "Our engineers, fire science and climate adaption experts are continuing to develop and implement industry-leading wildfire mitigation tactics to help protect our communities.
  • There is no higher priority for us than the safety of our customers."
  • To learn more about SDG&E's long-standing commitment to wildfire safety over the years, including its recent Edison Award dedicated to wildfire safety, click here .

Therap Global Helps Disability Organizations Meet UN Sustainable Development Goals

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Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Articles, Natural environment, Sustainable development, Sustainable Development Goals, Sustainability

DHAKA, Bangladesh, Feb. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Therap Global, the leading electronic documentation solution for organizations supporting Persons with Disabilities (PWD), helps organizations track progress toward the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Key Points: 
  • DHAKA, Bangladesh, Feb. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Therap Global, the leading electronic documentation solution for organizations supporting Persons with Disabilities (PWD), helps organizations track progress toward the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
  • The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) build a global guideline for organizations and governments by fostering a systematic approach to issues faced by the disability community.
  • This allows these organizations to measure their impact in meeting Sustainable Development Goals as it pertains to people with disabilities and marginalized populations.
  • Therap is used to meet specific Sustainable Development Goals like ensuring people receive a quality education.

Take action to eliminate female genital mutilation by 2030

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Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Feminism, Women's health, Women's rights, Violence against women, Women, Violence, Genital modification and mutilation, Articles, Female genital mutilation, Sustainable Development Goals, Mutilation, Prevalence of female genital mutilation by country

"This effort is especially critical because female genital mutilation leads to long-term physical, psychological and social consequences.

Key Points: 
  • "This effort is especially critical because female genital mutilation leads to long-term physical, psychological and social consequences.
  • "In 2015, world leaders overwhelmingly backed the elimination of female genital mutilation as one of the targets in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
  • Governments in countries where female genital mutilation is prevalent should also develop national action plans to end the practice.
  • "Thanks to the collective action of governments, civil society, communities and individuals, female genital mutilation is in decline.

Highlights - 7 February - Joint hearing on achieving 2030 Agenda with Timmermans and Sachs - Committee on Development

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Monday, February 4, 2019
Articles, Sustainable development, Natural environment, Sustainable Development Goals, Jeffrey Sachs

The opening keynote speech will be by Commission Vice President Frans Timmermans, presenting the Commission's Reflection Paper on sustainable development, adopted on 30 January.

Key Points: 
  • The opening keynote speech will be by Commission Vice President Frans Timmermans, presenting the Commission's Reflection Paper on sustainable development, adopted on 30 January.
  • Professor Jeffrey Sachs, a leading sustainable development expert at Columbia University, will set out his views on what the EU should do to implement the SDGs in Europe and globally.
  • Members will also have discussions with the authors of a study on SDG implementation mechanisms in Member States and with academics currently drafting the Global Sustainable Development Report for the UN.
  • The hearing will take place 07.02.2019, 09:00-11:30, in room 5G3 of the Altierio Spinelli building and will be webstreamed live.

HH Global recognised by Support the Goals

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Friday, February 1, 2019
Articles, Natural environment, Sustainable Development Goals, Sustainability, Sustainable development, Innovation

LONDON, Feb. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --HH Global, the world's fastest-growing and most innovative marketing execution partner, today announced that its support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has been recognised by the Support the Goals initiative.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Feb. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --HH Global, the world's fastest-growing and most innovative marketing execution partner, today announced that its support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has been recognised by the Support the Goals initiative.
  • Support the Goals, has awarded a three-star rating to HH Global.
  • We built our "Innovation with Purpose" strategy to include support of the goals," stated Kevin Dunckley, Chief Digital and Innovation officer.
  • HH Global Ltd., founded in 1991, is a leading, independent marketing execution partner to prominent brands in 44 countries.

HH Global recognised by Support the Goals

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Friday, February 1, 2019
Articles, Natural environment, Sustainable Development Goals, Sustainability, Sustainable development, Innovation

LONDON, Feb. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --HH Global, the world's fastest-growing and most innovative marketing execution partner, today announced that its support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has been recognised by the Support the Goals initiative.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Feb. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --HH Global, the world's fastest-growing and most innovative marketing execution partner, today announced that its support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has been recognised by the Support the Goals initiative.
  • Support the Goals, has awarded a three-star rating to HH Global.
  • We built our "Innovation with Purpose" strategy to include support of the goals," stated Kevin Dunckley, Chief Digital and Innovation officer.
  • HH Global Ltd., founded in 1991, is a leading, independent marketing execution partner to prominent brands in 44 countries.

MBP Solutions Takes Lead in UN Global Compact Climate Change Sustainability Report

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Thursday, January 31, 2019
Natural environment, Articles, United Nations Environment Programme, Corporate social responsibility, International Labour Organization, United Nations Development Programme, United Nations Global Compact, Sustainability, Sustainable Development Goals

MBP Solutions is leading the way according to a recent sustainability report for the UN Global Compact Climate Change in sustainability.

Key Points: 
  • MBP Solutions is leading the way according to a recent sustainability report for the UN Global Compact Climate Change in sustainability.
  • The recent report meets the requirements for the UN Global Compact Communication on Progress Active Status.
  • As a result of this initiative, MBP Solutions has aligned corporate goals with the SDGs and elaborated upon an action plan to embrace corporate sustainability guided by the UN Global Compact Management Model.
  • MBP Solutions fully embraces applicable existing sustainability standards through certifications such as ISCC, RSB, and GMP+.

New Campaign from the Better World Campaign Mobilizes Young Americans to Champion the Global Goals

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Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Articles, Natural environment, Sustainable development, Sustainable Development Goals, Better World Campaign, Sustainability, Millennium Development Goals

The bottom line is that the Global Goals cannot be achieved without the commitment of younger generations.

Key Points: 
  • The bottom line is that the Global Goals cannot be achieved without the commitment of younger generations.
  • "It's my generation and those that follow that will be impacted most if we don't step up and act to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals," said Erika Briceno Howard, Director of Communications at the Better World Campaign.
  • About the Better World Campaign:
    The Better World Campaign works to foster a strong relationship between the U.S. and the UN to promote core American interests and build a more secure, prosperous, and healthy world.
  • The Better World Campaign engages policymakers, the media, and the American public alike to increase awareness of the critical role played by the UN in world affairs and the importance of constructive U.S.-UN relations.

Highlights - 7 Feb.: Joint hearing on achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development - Committee on Development

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Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Sustainable development, Natural environment, Sustainable Development Goals, Sustainable design, Jeffrey Sachs

The opening keynote speech will be by Commission Vice President Frans Timmermans, presenting the Commission's Reflection Paper on sustainable development, adopted on 30 January.

Key Points: 
  • The opening keynote speech will be by Commission Vice President Frans Timmermans, presenting the Commission's Reflection Paper on sustainable development, adopted on 30 January.
  • Professor Jeffrey Sachs, a leading sustainable development expert at Columbia University, will set out his views on what the EU should do to implement the SDGs in Europe and globally.
  • Members will also have discussions with the authors of a study on SDG implementation mechanisms in Member States and with academics currently drafting the Global Sustainable Development Report for the UN.
  • The hearing will take place 07.02.2019, 09:00-11:30, in room 5G3 of the Altierio Spinelli building and will be webstreamed live.