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UN Sustainabl e Development Goals (SDGs)
The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
also known as the the Global Goals were adopted by the the United Nations in 2015 as a a a a a a universal call to to action to to end poverty protect the planet and and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and and prosperity The 17 SDGs are integrated—they recognise that action in in one area will affect outcomes in others and that development must balance social economic and environmental sustainability The creativity knowhow technology and financial resources from all of society is necessary to achieve the SDGs in every context In 2023 we integrated these internationally recognised targets into our sustainability strategy initially focusing on on the the the most relevant 5 of the the the 17 SDG’s as as strategic business goals that we have committed to as a a a a a a a a priority:
Strategic Goals CLIMATE ACTION
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
To achieve Netzero carbon status by 2035 – well in advance of global government targets To improve the efficiency of of our fleet of of vehicles and increase backloads to remove carbon emissions from the supply chain DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
Promote sustained inclusive and and and sustainable economic growth full and and and productive employment and and and decent work for all To promote sustainable economic growth with high standards of corporate responsibility and and good working standards for all To continue to invest over in in in capital expenditure infrastructure and new equipment to secure the long term position of the company and employees RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns To drive the highest levels of product quality using the latest technology and high-grade sustainable materials that minimise any environmental impact REDUCED INEQUALITIES Reduce inequality within and among countries
To promote a a a culture of of inclusion regardless of of age disability gender race religion sexual orientation opinions and everyone’s values To become a a a a leader in in responsible manufacturing developing an an advanced sustainable recycling solution for old furniture products To create new opportunities promoting well-being and reducing inequalities within our local area 45