The UN Sustainability Goals: A compass & framework for orientation
Sustainable Development Goals SDGs
“Transforming our world: The agenda 2030 for sustainable development”. The official title of the UN Sustainability Goals sounds quite clunky and somewhat vague, wouldn’t you agree?
However, this is about something that is definitely just as important to you as it is to us: a prosperous future in a livable World. ♥ Far beyond the Year 2030.
One thing is clear: this goal can only be reached if civil societies, economies and goverments collaborate. Of course a hotel is not a goverment but Henriette Stadthotel as a business, and its employees as part of the civil society, can add more to it than we at first thought possible. The SDGs are a good compass for the degree of efficiency of our actions. Because they focus on the positive outcomes of our actions and not just on damage minimisation.
More than media hype:
1 framework – 17 goals
What exactly are the Sustainable Development goals?
We all know the term – mostly from the headlines that warn us about not reaching them. But what are the SDGs really? And what is their benefit?
2015 the Sustainable Development Goals were agreed on by 193 states, multinational companies, NGOs and Non Profit Organisations by the United Nations. There are 17 big goals (with 169 subgoals!), which can be allocated to the 5 Ps:
Planet
People
Prosperity
Peace
Partnership
Similarly to the Economy of the Common Good the SDGs also have a 360° view on sustainability and pursue ecological, social and economic goals.
While the common good matrix is a good development tool, the SDGs are better known and set a good framework, as well as highlighting different interesting focal points. Which is why we measure our actions additionally via the SDI*Rating with regards to their contribution to the SDGs.
While the common good matrix is a good development tool, the SDGs are better known and set a good framework, as well as highlighting different interesting focal points. Which is why we measure our actions additionally via the SDI*Rating with regards to their contribution to the SDGs.
Better to be proactive than simply reactive
While the Economy of the Common Good is the tool to implement, the Sustainable Development Goals build the framework around the very large topic of Sustainability. They split this enormous field into smaller, more manageable topics.
Some of these manageable topics we already actively cultivate, some still lie dormant. And some we cultivate only partially, because they don’t belong solely within our responsibility but are geared predominantly at states, communities or industrial companies.
How the UN Sustainability goals are put into action at the viennese city hotel
The top 5 SDGs at Hotel Henriette
SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth
A number of sustainability measures, which come within SDG 8: 53
Examples of measures:
Production within humane conditions is essential when selecting products – consideration of the relevant quality seals for purchasing (Fairtrade, SA8000 etc.).
Open-ended employment contracts, payment of interns, temps only in absolutely exceptional cases.
Well-done!-Group on the intranet for praise and recognition.
SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production
A number of sustainability measures, which come within SDG 12: 47
Examples of measures:
More than 70% of the breakfast produce come from organic production.
Small pre-prepared portions at the breakfast buffet to avoid unnecessary food waste.
Green-Rate: 5% direct booking discount for an environmentally friendly arrival by train or bike.
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
A number of sustainability measures, which come within SDG 2: 15
