On Sept 25th 2015, world leaders made an unprecedented commitment to people everywhere and to our planet by formally committing to the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The 17 Development Goals (SDGs) are at the core of this agenda. These SDGs represent a view of what countries, companies and citizens of the world can achieve together to protect and improve all life on earth.

The SDGs are estimated to cost US$3 trillion per year to achieve, and much of this will need to come from private resources. Long-term investments are needed in sustainable energy, infrastructure, transport, and information and communications technologies, among other sectors.

Businesses increasingly embed positive social impact and sustainability as legitimate business priorities and as a source of competitive advantage. In order to amplify the success and visibility of forward thinking businesses, The GSC has presented The Half-Billion Dollars Challenge.

Source: Global Sourcing Council