Local Enterprise Week - 5 Ways to Align Your Business with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Venue:
Online
 
Date:
09/03/2022
 
Time:
13:00-13:45
 
Category:
Enterprise Week
 

45 minute online session - understand the Sustainable Development Goals, explore how to adopt new techniques, upskill staff and build a culture of sustainability. A comprehensive introduction to workplace sustainability, circular thinking and innovative ideas for sustainable business operations.

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5 Ways to Align Your Business with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

 

In this 45 minute online session, participants will be introduced to Sustainable Development Goals, exploring how SMEs and Micros can adopt new techniques, upskill staff and build a culture of sustainability within their organisations. The workshop will cover a comprehensive introduction to workplace sustainability, circular thinking and innovative ideas for sustainable business operations.  Workshop topics will include:

  • Introduction to the 17 SDGs
  • Critical Thinking & Assessing your Enterprise 
  • Developing Partnerships to achieve SDGs
  • Accessing Funding and Grants for sustainable enterprise activities. 

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Participants will learn how to assess their own organisations and align themselves with SDG Action Planning to drive sustainable practices and awareness building within their teams. The session will explore how to translate activities into communications strategies, staff initiatives, green tendering actions and peer engagement. 

Key outputs and learning from this session will include: 

  • Why do we need to focus on Sustainable Transformation?
  • How can SMEs apply simple practices towards green transition?
  • How to engage your community and peers for activities planning?
  • Creating an Action Plan for Sustainable Development and Growth