The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set out a clear and ambitious framework for progress towards a more sustainable world.
We are cognisant that, as part of the business community, we have a role in tackling the global challenges which the SDGs seek to address. We have undertaken a comprehensive analysis of our business against the individual targets underpinning each SDG to identify the areas where we can have the most significant positive impact and align our own targets.
As Master Developer, SDG 11 – Sustainable cities and communities – is the primary SDG which is directly relevant to our organisation and stakeholders. We believe this goal encompasses key elements of our sustainability approach with its focus on proactive climate risk management, inclusive prosperity and the creation of vibrant communities. We have also identified eight additional SDGs where we can make a positive difference and on which we will focus our efforts through the Sustainability Framework.
11.2: Access to safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable transport.
11.3: Enhance inclusive and sustainable urbanisation.
11.6: Reduce the adverse environmental impact of cities.
11.7: Access to safe, inclusive and accessible green and public spaces.
4.4: Increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship.
4.A: Build and upgrade education facilities that are child, disability and gender sensitive.
7.1: Ensure access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services.
7.2: Increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix.
7.3: Double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency.
8.5: Achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, and equally pay for work of equal value.
8.6: Substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education or training.
9.1: Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure to support economic development and human wellbeing.
9.3: Increase the access of small-scale industrial and other enterprises into value chains and markets.
10.2: Empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all.
10.3: Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, promoting appropriate policies and action in this regard.
12.2: Achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources.
12.5: Substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
13.1: Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate related hazards and natural disasters.
13.2: Integrate climate change measures into strategies and planning.
15.1: Take urgent and significant action to reduce the degradation of natural habitats and halt the loss of biodiversity and protect and prevent the extinction of threatened species.
