#107 What are the Sustainable Development Goals? Part 2

In 2015, world leaders came together to create 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) which aim to tackle various social, economic and environmental issues, to build a better world by 2030. What you may not be aware of is the fact that ISO Standards play a big part in the journey towards a better future. Many commonly used ISO Standards already meet certain goals, with more in development. This is part 2 of our 2-part series on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the ISO standards that support them.  Today, Mel explains the 7 remaining SDGs, the ISO standards that relate to them and how organisations can meet these goals… You’ll learn The ISO standards that relate to the sustainable development goals. How to align your business with the SDG’s. The ISO standards that can help you meet the last 7 SDGs. Details of the final 7 SDGs and the ISO standards that relate to them. How we define what best practice is. How ISO standards are developed. Resources United Nations Sustainable Development Goals ISOlogy Hub Blackmores   In this episode, we talk about: [00:46] The Sustainable Development Goals set out by the UN. [02:27] How ISO 9001 and 14001 relate to the SDGs. [02:56] Goal 10 (Reduced inequalities) and how ISO 26000 (Guidance for social responsibility) relates to it. [06:04] Goal 11 (Sustainable cities and communities) and the series of standards ISO 37101, ISO 37120, ISO 37122, ISO 37123, and ISO 22301 that can help meet this goal. [07:50] Goal 12 (Responsible consumption and production) and the related standards ISO 14020 Series, ISO 15392, and ISO 20245. [10:42] Goal 13 (Climate Action) and the standards that help with climate change and greenhouse gases ISO 14001, ISO 14064, ISO 14067, and PAS 2060. [14:14] Goal 14 (Life underwater) and the 250 sustainability-related Standards dedicated to Shipping, port waste management and protection of marine life. [15:30] Goal 15 (Life on land) and the related standards ISO 14001 and ISO 38200. [16:27] Goal 16 (Peace, justice and strong institutions) and the standards that support this goal ISO 37001, ISO 37301, and ISO 37000. [18:18] Goal 17 (Partnerships for the goals) and it’s relevance to ISO Standards. [19:43] How ISO standards are developed. Just a reminder, we’re offering 6 months free access to the isologyhub for anyone who signs up to an ISO Support Plan! We’d love to hear your views and comments about the ISO Show, here’s how: Share the ISO Show on Twitter or Linkedin Leave an honest review on iTunes or Soundcloud. Your ratings and reviews really help and we read each one. Subscribe to keep up-to-date with our latest episodes: Stitcher | Spotify | YouTube |iTunes | Soundcloud | Mailing List