The Sustainable Development Goals
The Sustainable Development Goals form the framework for improving the lives of populations around the world and mitigating the hazardous man-made effects
of climate change. Also known as the 'Global Goals' or 'SDGs', they are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all.
The Goals address the global challenges we face, including those related to poverty, inequality,
climate change, environmental degradation, peace and justice.
The 17 Goals are all interconnected, and in order to leave no one behind, it is important that we achieve them all by 2030.
Ireland and the SDGs
Governments, businesses and individuals in Ireland are mobilising efforts to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Agenda by 2030. Ireland's hub for the Sustainable Development Goals is a collaboration platform for reporting on progress towards the Goals and sharing information on related initiatives. Ireland's progress against each
Goal is measured using a set of United Nations (UN) global and European Union (EU) agreed targets and indicators.
Glossary
The terminology of sustainability can be confusing. We have put together a list of sustainability and sustainable accounting terms to help clarify it. If we are missing any terms please send us an email to sustainability@charteredaccountants.ie