Since the First Industrial Revolution, the advancement of society has brought increasingly urgent socio-environmental challenges. climate change, the loss of biodiversity And the increase in social inequalities are some of the consequences of this growth model. To face these challenges and guarantee a sustainable future, the United Nations (UN) adopted, in 2015, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
What are the SDGs?
You Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of 17 ambitious and interconnected objectives and 169 global goals, established by Agenda 2030, which seek to eradicate poverty, protect the environment and promote peace and prosperity for all. These goals encompass three fundamental pillars of sustainable development: social, environmental and economic.
Implemented since January 1, 2016, you SDGs serve as a guideline for governments, companies, civil society and citizens committed to sustainability. Each country adapts the goals to its realities and challenges, incorporating them into public policies, programs and projects.
What are the SDGs? Full list
You Sustainable Development Goals are interconnected and guide actions in various areas. See the full list:
- Poverty eradicationEnding poverty in all its forms, everywhere
- Zero hunger and sustainable agricultureEnd hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture
- Health and well-being: ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all, at all ages;
- Quality educationEnsure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
- Gender equalityAchieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
- Drinking water and sanitation: ensure the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all;
- Clean and affordable energy: ensure access to reliable, sustainable, modern and affordable energy for all;
- Decent work and economic growthPromote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all
- Industry, innovation and infrastructureBuild resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation
- Reducing inequalitiesReducing inequality within and between countries
- Sustainable cities and communitiesMaking cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
- Responsible consumption and productionEnsuring sustainable production and consumption patterns
- Action against global climate changeTake urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
- Life in the waterConservation and sustainable use of oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
- Earthly lifeProtect, restore and promote the sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation and halt the loss of biodiversity
- Peace, justice and effective institutionsPromoting peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, providing access to justice for all and building effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
- Partnerships and means of implementationStrengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development
Where did the SDGs come from? Millennium Development Goals
You Sustainable Development Goals have as precursors the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which were international objectives for human development, to occur by the year 2015, established by the UN in 2000.
While the MDGs were a milestone in poverty reduction, there was still much to be done to ensure that no one was left behind. This legacy spurred the creation of the Agenda 2030 and of the SDGs.
Agenda 2030
THE Agenda 2030 is a global commitment to drive sustainable development by 2030. Composed of the 17 SDGs, it guides actions to harmonize economic growth, social inclusion and environmental protection.
So that the Agenda 2030 to be achieved, it is essential to harmonize three main elements: economic growth, social inclusion and environmental protection. This makes the SDGs indivisible and integrated, that is, they must be implemented jointly and in a coordinated manner.
The progress of Agenda 2030 is monitored by UN High-Level Political Forum, which assesses the progress and challenges faced by countries in meeting the SDGs.
The SDGs in Brazil
The Brazil, due to its rich biodiversity and social and environmental challenges, has a fundamental strategic role in fulfilling the SDGs. However, the National Voluntary Report of 2024 revealed that of the 169 SDG targets, only 14 (8.2%) were fully fulfilled, 35 (20.7%) showed a positive evolution, 26 (15.4%) showed no progress, and 23 (13.6%) suffered setbacks. 71 targets (42%) could not be adequately assessed due to lack of available data or irregularities in the data series collected. The document presented by Brazil considers the period from 2016 to 2022.
This data reveals that to ensure that the Agenda 2030 is fulfilled, we will need much more effort. Furthermore, they show that the public sector alone is not enough to achieve the SDGs in Brazil.Collaboration between governments, businesses, NGOs and citizens is essential to drive progress and ensure that goals are achieved.
How can companies put the SDGs into practice?
You SDGs They are not just a government agenda, they are also a reference strategic for companies who want to align their operations with a sustainable and relevant business model in the long term..
In practice, this means identifying which SDGs These are more relevant to the company's sector of activity; defining goals and indicators aligned with these objectives is crucial., Integrate the SDGs into the ESG strategy. and report progress transparently.
Some direct connections between SDGs and business decisions:
- SDG 8 (Decent Work): Fair compensation policies, combating forced labor in the supply chain, and safe working conditions.;
- SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption): circular economy, packaging reduction, waste management;
- SDG 13 (Climate Action): decarbonization targets, purchase of verifiable carbon credits, energy efficiency;
- SDG 15 (Life on Land): Traceability of raw materials, support for the conservation of biomes, payment for environmental services;
- SDG 17 (Partnerships): collaboration with CSOs, blended finance, participation in multi-sector coalitions.
Sitawi and the SDGs
Cooperation between different actors and the creation of innovative solutions are fundamental to achieving significant results. The 17th SDG highlights precisely the importance of strengthening partnerships to enable the effective implementation of the other 16 SDGs.
With extensive experience in building strategic alliances to generate positive socio-environmental impact, Sitawi Finanças do Bem uses the SDGs as a reference for its initiatives. Through innovative financial approaches, the organization collaborates with companies, institutions, governments and individuals committed to Agenda 2030.
Through instruments such as Conservation and Climate Finance, Philanthropy Management, IImpact investing and Endowments, Sitawi seeks to align its actions with SDGs, actively contributing to overcoming the main challenges of development in Brazil.
Discover some of the projects that Sitawi supports and works towards the SDGs.
