SDG Target
What SDG are we looking at, and what sub-type is our focus?
SDG12, Responsible Consumption & Production, along with SDG 12.5 which aims to reduce waste by prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
Threats of supporting SDG growth
Cost of transition & Supply chain risk
What is one possible SDG synergy?
SDG 14.1 Reducing all kinds of marine pollution
Why would a business concern itself with supporting the growth of this SDG
Competitive Advantage & meeting stakeholder expectations and providing new opportunities.
What is something harmful that affects the general populace?
Electrical waste contributes to toxic chemicals found in landfills. This can negatively impact people by causing neurological damage, respiratory problems & negative birth outcomes.
What is one possible trade off
SDG 8.3 Job Creation & MSME Growth
From a business' perspective, how does their motives affect our SDG
Cheaper production costs arising from less stringent environmental regulations.
Opportunities of supporting SDG growth
Innovation & Market leadership / branding
From the political-legal lens, how can it influence progress towards our SDG.
Political risk, fragile state & corruption
How does the global economic market affect our SDG
Monetary policies & GDP Growth negatively impacts on the progress of SDG 12.5