What do you take away from the 2024 assessment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
This is the first time that the European Global Compact networks have published a joint report. This provides a continental overview that coincides with the entry into force of the CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) and the vote on the Due Diligence Directive. We received 1,500 responses, 50% of which were from members, which gives an interesting insight into the ownership of the SDGs. The barometer shows that 69% of professionals have in-depth knowledge of the subject. Large groups and intermediate-sized companies have a more detailed knowledge, but SMEs are not lagging behind. What’s more, the SDGs are being implemented and taken on board: companies are integrating them and using them as a framework and a compass. This is an interesting point for us. They make it possible to revitalise or reinvigorate the CSR approach of companies, but also to produce new activities, processes and projects, as part of a societal R&D approach.
