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Private Sector is key in achieving M'sia's SDGs
SDGs Expert Insight Series (Forum) on “Financing the SDGs: Malaysian Private Sector Role in Bridging the Gap from Goals to Actions,” at the Dewan Persidangan Parliament
The 2030 Agenda is the most transformative and ambitious plan ever crafted by the global community with 17 goals, 169 targets and 232 indicators – that balance the economic, social and environmental pillars of development. Malaysia is fully committed to the 2030 Agenda and SDGs.
“The key components of the 2030 Agenda have already been included in the government’s manifesto and incorporated in the mid-term review of the 11th Malaysia Plan (2016-2020): New Priorities and Emphases and the 2019 National Budget, which sets the development direction of the country moving forward.
“Despite this, there are areas that need further attention such as poverty eradication, environment and other developmental areas. The private sector can play a greater role in sustainable initiatives through partnership programmes with the government in its efforts to achieve the aspirations of the national sustainable development goals. This would an important step forward for the country,” Dato’ Mohd Rashid Hasnon, Deputy Speaker, Dewan Rakyat
The commitment and alignment of the private sector is critical if nations are to attain the goals and targets set out in the world’s most ambitious development plan in history.
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- there are business opportunities and value - estimated to the tune of USD12 trillion (Business & Sustainable Development Commission) that SDGs have created
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The UN's Sustainable Development Goals Aren't Just Doing Good, They're Good Business
The most important thing for 21st century leaders is being able to recognise and bring together the right mix of people for the right purpose, and equipping them with the right tools and skills relevant to a future-proof business. ~ Jonquil Hackenberg, Contributor| GREEN TECH, Forbes
The secret is to marry organizational objectives with people’s desires for more compassionate and sustainable business.
Sustainability is not a zero-sum game, it’s been shown that consumers are willing to pay more for ethical products.
- make important improvements not only to the way they are perceived, but also to their ability to meet the challenges of the future.
- instilling a much greater degree of awareness and understanding of ordinary people within the business.
- reflect its customer base in order to stay relevant–and to attract top talent.
- an excellent framework for doing just that.
Businesses that commit to a more diverse workforce, improving employee training and education, providing more meaningful and valuable work, and optimizing collaboration and productivity will reap the rewards of their efforts many times over.
Digital transformation that put these goals at the heart of the business strategy.
A company that is more in tune with its customers, with a happier, more engaged workforce, that walks the walk on sustainability – what could be better business?
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jonquilhackenberg/2019/08/29/the-uns-sustainable-development-goals-arent-just-doing-good-theyre-good-business/
