Majority of companies failing to embrace SDGs

27th September 2019


The majority of companies across the world are failing to deliver on the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), new research has uncovered.

The study of over 1,000 CEOs found that a mere 21% believe business is playing a critical role contributing to the SDGs, and only 48% integrate sustainability into their operations. Just 44% believe

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