Business Action on the UN SDGs
Provide an overview of the Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs) and how these can be incorporated into organisational strategies contributing to real achievements of the SDGs.
Course Objective
This course aims to provide participants with knowledge and understanding on:
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The concept of sustainability, SDGs and initiatives such as ISO 26000, UN Global Compact etc.
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The negative or positive impact of your organisations' activities on the economy, environment and society (EES impacts) as well as the resulting risks and opportunities
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Identifying and prioritising relevant SDGs and Targets
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Setting your goals and targets aligned with the SDGs
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Monitoring and communicating the progress of goals and targets
Target Learners
Those responsible for the management of an organisation’s sustainability related material matters, strategies, targets and their implementation.
Course Logistics
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Two day classroom based training or in-house training
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Facilitated by experienced trainers
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Include group activities and discussion
Training Agenda
Day 1
08:45 - 09:00
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Registration
09:00 - 10:30
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Introduction to Sustainability
10:30 - 10:45
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AM Break
10:45 - 13:00
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What are the SDGs?
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Group activities and discussion
13:00 - 14:00
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Lunch
14:00 - 15:30
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EES Impacts & Their Identification
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Group activities and discussion
15:30 - 15:45
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PM Break
15:45 - 17:00
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EES Impacts & Their Identification (continued)
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Group activities and discussion
Day 2
09:00 - 10:30
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Risks & Opportunities
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Group activities and discussion
10:30 - 10:45
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AM Break
10:45 - 13:00
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Setting Goals, Targets & Strategies Aligned With The SDGs
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Group activities and discussion
13:00 - 14:00
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Lunch
14:00 - 15:30
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Setting Goals, Targets & Strategies Aligned With The SDGs (continued)
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Group activities and discussion
15:30 - 15:45
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PM Break
15:45 - 16:45
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Measuring & Monitoring Performance
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Communicating Performance
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Group activities and discussion
16:45 - 17:00
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Q&A