SUSTAINABLE

DEVELOPMEN
T GOALS
Aligning Business Strategies
with Global Sustainability

VISHI
KHANDELWAL
INTRODUCTION
• The Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs) were adopted by the United
Nations in 2015 as part of the 2030
Agenda for Sustainable
Development.
• Aimed at addressing global
challenges such as poverty,
inequality, climate change,
environmental degradation, peace,
and justice.
• Consist of 17 goals that require
global cooperation, including
businesses.
 SDGs in
INERNATIONAL
BUSINESS
• Businesses play a critical role in achieving
SDGs through:
- Sustainable supply chains
- Corporate social responsibility (CSR)
initiatives
- Green fi nance & ethical investments
- Innovation in sustainable products & services
• Many MNCs align their strategies with SDGs to
ensure long-term business sustainability and
global reputation.

.
EXAMPLE
Unilever’s Sustainable Living Plan aligns with
SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption & Production).
OVERVIEW OF
THE 17 SDGs
 SDGs
and
Business
Examples
 SDG 1 - No
Poverty
Business Role : Creating jobs, fair
wages, and financial inclusion.
Example : Unilever runs sustainable
livelihood programs for small
farmers and workers in developing
countries.
SDG 2 – Zero
Hunger
Business Role : Sustainable food
supply chains, reducing food waste.
Example : Nestlé works on
sustainable sourcing and improving
food security through initiatives like
Nestlé Cocoa Plan.
 SDG 3 - Good Health & Well
being
Business Role : Employee health
policies, access to affordable
medicines.
Example : Johnson & Johnson invests
in global healthcare access and R&D
for life-saving medicines.

SDG 4 – Quality
Education
Business Role : Employee training,
digital education.
Example : Microsoft provides digital
learning tools and skill development
programs worldwide.
 SDG 5 - Gender
Equality
Business Role : Equal pay, women in
leadership, anti-discrimination
policies.
Example : L’Oréal runs women
empowerment programs, ensuring
gender parity in leadership roles.
SDG 6 – Clean Water and
SanitationBusiness Role : Water-efficient
production, pollution control.
Example : Coca-Cola implements
water stewardship programs to
replenish water in communities.
 SDG 7 - Affordable & Clean
Energy
Business Role : Renewable energy
adoption, reducing carbon footprint.
Example : Tesla advances clean
energy solutions with electric
vehicles and solar power
innovations.
SDG 8 - Decent Work &
Economic Growth
Business Role : Ethical labor policies,
economic inclusivity.
Example : IKEA ensures ethical labor
practices and fair wages in its supply
chain.
SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation &
Infrastructure
Business Role : Sustainable industrial
growth, eco-friendly infrastructure.
Example : Siemens develops smart
infrastructure and sustainable industrial
solutions.
SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalit
Business Role : Inclusive hiring,
supporting marginalized
communities.
Example : Airbnb empowers small
homeowners globally.
SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities &
Communities
Business Role : Green building, smart
infrastructure.
Example : Toyota invests in smart city
projects and sustainable transport
solutions.
SDG 12 - Responsible
Consumption & Production
Business Role : Circular economy,
reducing waste.
Example : Adidas uses recycled
materials in footwear and promotes
circular fashion.
SDG 13 - Climate Action
Business Role : Carbon neutrality,
sustainability policies.
Example : Apple commits to 100% carbon
neutrality across supply chains and
products.

SDG 14 - Life Below Wa

Business Role : Reducing plastic
waste, ocean conservation.
Example : PepsiCo reduces plastic
waste and invests in ocean
conservation initiatives.
SDG 15 - Life on Land
Business Role : Sustainable agriculture,
preventing deforestation.
Example : Patagonia advocates for
biodiversity protection and responsible
sourcing of materials.

SDG 16 - Peace, Justice & Str

Institutions
Business Role : Anti-corruption,
ethical business practices.
Example : Mastercard fights
corruption and promotes financial
inclusion worldwide.
SDG 17 - Partnerships for the
GoalsRole : Cross - industry
Business
collaborations.
Example : Google collaborates with
governments and NGOs to drive
sustainable digital solutions.
Real
Life
Case
Studies
Tesla: Clean Related SDGs :
🔹 SDG 7 (Affordable & Clean Energy)
Energy & Global 🔹 SDG 13 (Climate Action)

Expansion
BACKGROUND ACTION TAKEN IMPACT RELEVANCE

• Tesla is a global • Developed • Reduced CO₂ • Tesla’s supply

leader in electric Gigafactories emissions by over chain spans
vehicles (EVs) and worldwide to scale 8.4 million metric multiple countries,
renewable energy sustainable tons annually. ensuring
solutions. production. • Global adoption of sustainable energy
• The company • Expanded solar EVs increased, solutions
operates in over energy solutions influencing worldwide.
40 countries, like Solar Roof & government • Partnered with
focusing on Powerwall. policies in Europe, governments and
sustainability and • Pushed for EV China, and the automakers
innovation. adoption globally, U.S. globally to push
reducing carbon green technology
emissions. adoption.
Adidas: Ocean Plastic Related SDGs:
🔹 SDG 14 (Life Below Water)
Recycling & SDG 🔹 SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation &
Infrastructure)
Innovation
BACKGROUND ACTION TAKEN IMPACT RELEVANCE

• Adidas is a leading • Launched Parley • 50+ million pairs • Adidas’ supply

sportswear for the Oceans, of shoes made chain innovation
company, selling producing shoes & from ocean plastic. boosts
products in 160+ apparel from • Reduced waste sustainability
countries. recycled ocean pollution in efforts globally.
• The fashion plastic. oceans, setting an • Demonstrates how
industry is a major • Pledged to use industry standard. businesses can
contributor to 100% recycled • Inspired global combine
ocean pollution polyester in all sportswear brands profitability with
due to plastic products by 2024. (Nike, Puma) to environmental
waste. • Invested in adopt similar responsibility.
innovative sustainability
sustainable efforts.
materials to
replace plastic-
based textiles.
 Related SDGs:

Tata Group: Sustainable 🔹 SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation &

Infrastructure)
Steel & Renewable 🔹 SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities &
Communities)
Energy in India
BACKGROUND ACTION TAKEN IMPACT RELEVANCE

• Tata Group is a • Tata Steel • Reduced industrial • Global steel and

major introduced green carbon emissions auto markets shift
multinational steel production, by 20% in a toward sustainable
conglomerate reducing CO₂ decade. production.
based in India, emissions. • Accelerated India’s • Tata’s
operating globally. • Tata Power shifted transition to clean sustainability
• Known for 60% of its energy energy. efforts attract
businesses in portfolio to • Increased foreign global investors &
steel, automobiles, renewable investments in trade partners.
IT, and energy. sources. Tata’s sustainable
• Developed projects.
affordable electric
vehicles (Tata
Nexon EV) to
reduce carbon
footprint.
 Conclusion
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are redefining
international business, guiding companies to balance
profitability with social and environmental responsibility. This
presentation highlighted how businesses align with SDGs to
drive innovation, strengthen global presence, and contribute
to a sustainable future. As industries evolve, companies that
embrace SDGs are not just shaping a better world—they are
securing their own long-term success.

"Sustainability is not just a responsibility; it is the key to thriving in a

changing world.”
Thank
you