The SDGs comprise a framework made to address the scale and ambition of the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In 2015, the SDGs replaced the Millennium Development Goals in a more integrated and cohesive way to balance the three pillars (economic, social, and environmental) of sustainable development.
All countries and stakeholders worldwide.
Stimulate 15 years of action in 17 key areas for people and the planet by setting actionable goals and targets to achieve sustainable development by 2030.
While all SDGs are applicable across sectors and industries, there are a few that are particularly relevant for the health and beauty industry to consider:
SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
Promoting well-being for all, which includes the use of non-toxic and safe beauty products.
SDG 5 (Gender Equality):
Playing a significant role supporting the women and empowering women and girls.
SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production):
Committing to sustainable production and consumption patterns through product and organizational design.
SDG 13 (Climate Action):
Taking urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts by measuring and reducing scope 1-2-3 emissions.
SDG 14 (Life Below Water):
Conserving the oceans, seas, and marine resources impacted by your supply chain.
SDG 15 (Life on Land):
Sourcing ingredients that do not harm biodiversity and ecosystems.
| 2015 | Adoption of SDG’s by the United Nations |
|---|---|
| 2016 -2030 | New goals went into effect January 1 2016 and the implementation of action plans for goals and targets is now more than half way through. |
| 2030 | Deadline for goals. |
How to Engage
The health and beauty industry, from labs to ingredient sources to brands, can all support the SDGs by