Les objectifs de développement
durable de l’ONU
Building a prosperous future through sustainable development goals
In 2015, the UN adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, a global initiative aimed at rethinking our common future and guiding efforts towards sustainable, equitable, and responsible development for the next 15 years. This agenda is based on 17 universal goals, designed to address the major social, economic, and environmental challenges facing our planet.
All heads of state and government adopted this resolution, committing to achieve these goals in accordance with their national context and sovereignty. These goals are also consistent with the ISO 26000 standard on social responsibility.
Organizations of all types—institutions, businesses, industries—have an essential role to play in this process. Their involvement is often motivated by internal or external pressures: employees, customers, investors, parent companies, or contractual requirements. To engage effectively, it is crucial that they first understand the concept of sustainable development and the UN's goals and then translate this commitment into concrete actions. Without this, their credibility may be compromised.
But what is sustainable development? How can the UN's goals be integrated into a business model without weighing down operations? What benefits can an organization derive from this approach? These are all questions that deserve consideration in order to build a sustainable and prosperous future.
Our various training courses offered on the subject
Introduction to the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals – 50 minutes
In 2015, the UN adopted a "2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development" to rethink the future we will all live in and determine the paths we should prioritize for our global sustainable development over the next 15 years.
All heads of state and government adopted this resolution, thereby committing themselves to achieving these goals in accordance with their respective contexts and sovereignty. Organizations such as institutions, businesses, and industries (IBIs) also have a role to play in addressing these 17 sustainable development goals and should aim to achieve them in accordance with their areas of activity.
But in practical terms, how can businesses and individuals contribute to these goals? The webinar provides an overview of all the goals with concrete examples of implementation.
Course Objective
The purpose of this introduction is to
- Understanding sustainable development
- Overview of the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals
Target audience
This webinar is aimed at all staff who want to learn about these objectives. The course is relevant regardless of the size and nature of the organizations' activities.
Content Elements
The webinar covers the following topics:
- The concept of sustainable development
- The 17 goals
- Concrete examples for businesses and individuals
Notes
The webinar is scheduled during lunchtime, in a Lunch and Learn atmosphere.
The Real Cost of Sustainable Development: Expense or Investment? – 50 minutes
Sustainable development is often perceived as an expense for a company, unfortunately sometimes only to make it look good. But is this really the case?
This webinar, lasting approximately 50 minutes, will present the advantages of integrating sustainable development into corporate strategy. Various concrete examples of the implementation of the UN's sustainable development goals will be presented, along with the benefits that companies can derive from them. The costs of inaction will also be discussed in order to understand their impact on a company.
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Course Objective
Assess the financial and strategic impacts of sustainable development to determine whether it constitutes an expense or a profitable investment for the company.
Target audience
Business leaders, quality managers, project managers, consultants, sustainable development professionals, and anyone interested in the strategic integration of sustainable development into business.
Content Elements
- Introduction: Why talk about sustainable development today?
- Sustainable development: Expenditure or strategic investment?
- Implementation and impact: Concrete examples and performance indicators
- Conclusion: The costs of inaction and levers for action
Notes
This webinar can be taken independently or as an introduction to a series of more in-depth training courses on ISO standards related to sustainable development (ISO 14001, ISO 26000, etc.).
Management awareness – UN SDGs (ISO 53000) – 3.5 hours
This course offers a strategic exploration of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in relation to the ISO 53000 standard. It emphasizes the role of management in embracing the SDGs and integrating them into management systems, in line with the organization's mission and objectives.
Course Objective
This course aims to present the important aspects of the UN's sustainable development goals. Although it can be tailored to the client's needs, the course generally aims to ensure that participants:
- Become familiar with the concepts and 17 goals of sustainable development and understand their spirit in order to better embrace them.
- Understand the dynamics that drive the objectives with the purpose of their organization
- Integrate these objectives into their organization's management system
Target audience
This course is intended for the management and leadership of organizations that want to understand the UN's sustainable development goals, particularly as they relate to the strategic aspects and purpose of their organization.
Content Elements
The course is structured as follows:
- Concept, definition, and 17 goals of sustainable development
- Commitment, leadership, and policies
- Planning, risks, and benefits
- Implementation, monitoring of actions, and reporting
Notes
The duration of the course is generally 3 to 4 hours but can be up to 8 hours for private groups, depending on the client's needs.
Understanding the UN SDGs – 7 hours
During this training course, the concept of sustainable development is clarified in relation to the various economic, social, and environmental aspects. Workshops with participants allow each of the 17 goals and their sub-goals to be explored in depth. Concrete examples of actions taken by companies are provided throughout the training course. Finally, the training course addresses how companies integrate these sustainable development goals into their current management systems.
Course Objective
This course aims to help participants develop a solid understanding of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 goals, and how these can be incorporated into corporate strategy.
Target audience
This course is intended for all staff who want to learn about and understand these objectives, or staff who, although already somewhat familiar with them, want to refresh their understanding. The course is relevant regardless of the size and nature of the organizations' activities.
Content Elements
The course is structured as follows:
- History, concepts, and definitions
- Review of the 17 goals
- Strategy and Application in Business
What if it wasn't exactly training you needed?
Beyond knowledge development, we also offer personalized support: assistance in obtaining your certification, maintenance of your management system with an experienced part-time resource, or strategic support to improve your processes.
Whatever your situation, we are here to help you move forward effectively.