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SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals)

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The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity by 2030. They cover areas including clean energy (SDG 7), decent work (SDG 8), climate action (SDG 13), life below water (SDG 14), and life on land (SDG 15). Companies increasingly align their sustainability strategies with specific SDGs to demonstrate impact and attract ESG-conscious investors.

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