The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) launched this Tuesday (28/03) the CEO Guide to the SDGs, a guide designed to drive global business leaders' engagement with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)The publication sets out clear actions CEOs can take to align their organizations with the SDGs and chart a course to unlock the value they represent.
The Guide is based on research carried out by Business & Sustainable Development Commission. According to the study, the goals outlined in the SDGs have the potential to unleash innovation, economic growth, and development on an unprecedented scale, opening up business opportunities that could total US$ 12 trillion and generate up to 380 million new jobs by 2030 .
In addition to the commercial implications of the SDGs, the publication also explores aspects such as risks, opportunities, governance, transparency, and the need for collaboration.
According to the WBCSD, in the coming weeks the document will be released in several languages including Portuguese, Spanish, and Japanese, as well as a video and a fold-out pocket guide.
Check out the CEO Guide to the SDGs, in English.
