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We live in times of transformation and change – for planet and people. It is more important than every that we act now.
Global climate change is one of the greatest challenges humanity is facing today, requiring urgent and ambitious action. It is also critical to protect and regenerate life-support systems like forests, water and biodiversity, for present and future generations. At the same time, we are seeing global poverty and social inequality increase, in part because of the COVID-19 pandemic. And in the process, we acknowledge that companies like Henkel play a role in meeting these challenges and bringing about transformational change.
Developing tomorrow’s sustainable solutions requires active collaboration today. This spirit of collaboration is at the heart of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) introduced by the United Nations in September 2015. These goals create a common understanding of how governments, civil society and businesses can join forces to drive progress toward ending poverty, ensuring prosperity and protecting the planet. The SDGs clearly state the challenges that need to be addressed in order to drive progress toward sustainable development.
At Henkel, we’re committed to leadership in sustainability. Due to our long history of promoting sustainable development, as well as our broad product portfolio and presence in diverse markets, we can make a contribution to almost all of the 17 SDGs. We’re actively supporting the achievement of these goals and continuously review the targets and initiatives within our own sustainability approach to ensure they reflect the priorities set out by the SDGs.
Companies are in a strong position to create shared value. Alongside payments in the form of salaries and taxes, businesses contribute to promoting economic and social development as employers, purchasers and investors. They can also accelerate the transformation to a sustainable economy by creating innovative technologies and products. Imagine the resources that could be saved if every product in every home used less energy or water. Or imagine the reduction in CO2 emissions if every vehicle on the planet was lighter and used less fuel. Resource-efficient solutions can improve the balance between the economic, ecological and social needs of people and the planet – and open up pathways to a sustainable future.
Businesses are also partnering with governments and non-governmental organizations to support projects that improve income opportunities for people who come into contact with their supply chains – wherever they are in the world. The international development organization Solidaridad, for example, is teaming up with companies to support smallholder farmers of crops like oil palm. This empowers farmers to increase productivity and meet rising expectations for safety and environmental sustainability. It also ensures employment stability and improves livelihoods for workers and their families.
Working together is the most effective method of creating shared value. That’s why companies and organizations from across industries are joining forces to encourage social progress and reduce the environmental impact of our modern way of life. The Plastic Bank is just one strong example: It’s a social enterprise that aims to stop ocean plastic and provide opportunities for people in poverty by giving them a chance to earn money or services by removing plastic waste from the environment. The plastic collected is sorted, processed and made available for recycling.
The earth’s resources are becoming more precious than ever, while the global challenges we face seem to grow all the time. It’s possible to find and implement solutions to these challenges – and to open up opportunities – but only if businesses and other organizations work together to create shared value while consuming less resources. By entering into strong partnerships and supporting initiatives like the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, we can accelerate this transformation and develop innovative products and technologies that improve quality of life for people and communities, while also protecting the future of our planet.