Can you write me an 1800-2000 word paper? I will provide you with the instructions and notes.
ENGAGING PRIVATE CORPORATIONS WITH THE SDGS AND PROMOTING CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY WHAT IS SDGs? ? The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (the 2030 Agenda) is a set of international development goals from 2016 to 2030, which was adopted by the UN Sustainable Development Summit held in September 2015 building. SDGs consisting of 17 goals and 169 targets in order to eradicate poverty and realize a sustainable world. The SDGs are universal goals applicable, not only to developing countries but also developed countries, and pledge “Leave no one behind.” through the implementation process. National Government Academics and Experts Private Sectors Civil Society and Media UN (SDGs) ✓ Development policy target, and programs ✓ Developing data and indicators ✓ Formulating regulations and budget ✓ Conducting monitoring and evaluation ✓ mechanism and reporting ✓ Proving input and advice on policy development ✓ Conducing research and prepare policy papers ✓ Developing data and indicators ✓ Capacity building ✓ Conduct evaluation ✓ Information dissemination and advocacy ✓ Facilitating programs, seminars and capacity development ✓ Conducting monitoring and evaluation ✓ Advocacy within private sectors ✓ Funding resources ✓ Proving innovation and technology ✓ Facilitation programs ✓ Capacity building Working towards achieving SDGs ~ Different roles and collaboration chart SDGs and B usiness ◼ The participation of corporations is essential in order to achieve SDGs. ◼ The SDGs present an opportunity for business -led solutions and to be developed and implemented to address the world’s biggest sustainable development challenges. employing people and leading innovation technologies . They are also extremely important as a source of funding . The SDGs are anticipated to generate at least US$12 trillion worth of market opportunities by 2030 Reference: METI, “The Guide for SDG Business Management Why Private Sectors Work on SDGs??✓ SDGs are merely international development goals and are not binding, although they provide guidance for action ✓ The theme is too big for individual private companies to work on. There is no obligation to work on it. THEN WHY?? FACTORS THAT CONNECT PRIVATE COMPANIES AND THE SDGS External pressure ⚫ Control global warming ⚫ Responsible corporate behavior ⚫ Financing Benefits of the company itself ⚫ Branding ⚫ Develop a sustainability corporate strategy PARIS – An aid group for Uyghurs and other parties have filed a complaint with a Paris court against four fashion giants including Japan’s Uniqlo Co. over alleged forced labor of Uyghurs in China. E NVIRONENT S OCIETY G OVERNANCE •Exhaust raw materials, energy, w ater •Exhaust to the atmosphere, wastewater and waste •Employment, labor relations, occupational health and safety, training and education, diversity Equal opportunity, child labor, human rights •Diversity in Board members, procurement practices, anti - corruption, anti -competitive act, tax ESG: Management information other than financial (e.g. profits and losses) information . ESG investment and investee companies' efforts toward SDGs are in a two -sided relationship Important ESG issues for companies Who are the users of non -financial information? Multi -stakeholder (= Local communities, business partners, consumers, employees, NGOs, investors, etc.) • Get information that will help make medium - to long -term investment decisions. • Utilize the information in the situations such as commercial transactions, consumption behavior, employment, and job hunting. TWO PHASES OF SDGS IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS BY THE COMPANY A "Organize past achievements" process • Link SDGs targets with the company's business / activities.
✓ It will be an opportunity for employees to become aware that SDGs are familiar to them. ✓ Explain the status of SDGs initiatives to investors, business partners, consumers, job hunters, governments, etc.
B "Draw a future image and set goals" process • Identify what your company should do to grow sustainably.
• Set performance indicators and monitor them regularly.
✓ Clarified efforts for sustainable growth and stimulate in -house innovation. About SDGs (UNDP HP) https ://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/sustainable -development - goals.html Group discussion:
Make a group and select a company ※ You can pick the company of your presentation Discuss how business , operations and service of the company of your choice link to SDGs, and identify SDGs specific goals . TWO PHASES OF SDGS IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS BY THE COMPANY A "Organize past achievements" process • Link SDGs targets with the company's business / activities.
✓ It will be an opportunity for employees to become aware that SDGs are familiar to them. ✓ Explain the status of SDGs initiatives to investors, business partners, consumers, job hunters, governments, etc.
B "Draw a future image and set goals" process • Identify what your company should do to grow sustainably.
• Set performance indicators and monitor them regularly.
✓ Clarified efforts for sustainable growth and stimulate in -house innovation. WHY WORKING on SDGs??
⚫ Certification of SDGs • SDGs are a wide range of effort goals but formal certification does not exist ⚫ There are no international standards or registration audits like ISO. Contributions / efforts to achieve the SDGs are self -reported . Judge = public eyes through SNS etc. SUMMARY: WHY PRIVATE SECTORS WORK ON SDGS?? Companies actively working on SDGs because… • Attract multi -stakeholders’ attention (especially youth!) • Expanding the market and securing excellent human resources Companies indifferent to SDGs …. . • Can't attract multi -stakeholders ’ • Can’t secure excellent human resources • Exclude from market Strong interest in millennial social and environmental sustainability Branding GROUP DISCUSSIONS 1, Do you think the SGDs activities of Japanese companies are sufficient or insufficient? Discuss the reasons.
2, How should Japan proceed with SDGS activities? Share your thoughts with others. I N F ORM A T I O N O N TH E “FIN A L R E P O R T ” Complete 1800 -2000 words essay on “Japanese companies promoting diversity management”. You can set your own title for this report, but the essay should cover the following issues: ✓ State why a company should make effort to promote diversity management. ✓ How Japanese companies can promote diversity management effectively? ✓ W h a t are the expected obstacles a company is likely to face, and how can a company overcome those obstacles? • For the above topic, present your own ideas with any evidence, data and a case study to support your opinions. Format free, but a reference list should be attached. Deadline: No later than 23r d January 2023 .Grade of those who submit after the deadline will be deducted . Submit via DUET
