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Guidelines for contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)Published (Edition 1, 2024)
What is ISO/UNDP PAS 53002?
The ISO/UNDP guidelines for the SDGs (ISO/UNDP PAS 53002) are a guidance document to help organizations contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They have been developed in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to provide organizations with a unified approach to systematically manage and optimize their impact on sustainable development across various operational aspects.
Why are the ISO/UNDP guidelines for the SDGs important?
Those guidelines are crucial for promoting a holistic approach to sustainable development, enabling organizations to contribute positively to the SDGs. They provide a structured framework to maximize positive impacts and reduce negative ones, particularly for vulnerable groups. Through proactive measures and by embedding sustainable development into business operations and decision-making processes, they ensure a balanced approach to economic, social, and environmental sustainability.
Who are they for?
The guidelines are relevant to organizations in all sectors. They are aimed at top level decision-makers who can use them to determine how to make a tangible positive impact based on their own unique circumstances.
Benefits
- Aligns organizational strategies with sustainable development goals
- Enhances stakeholder engagement and societal contribution
- Improves sustainability reporting and transparency
- Supports risk management related to sustainability issues
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