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Committed to the SDGs

Neoenergia's commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals.

In September 2015, representatives of 193 UN member states met in New York and recognized that the eradication of poverty is the greatest global challenge, indispensable for the sustainable development of the planet.

Thus, the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, the SDGs, emerged, with challenges and targets to eradicate poverty and incorporate a wide and variety of topics related to the economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development.

The emergence of the SDGs is, arguably, the most inclusive process in the history of the United Nations. Targeted primarily at governments, the SDGs are designed for all organizations, in a joint initiative to promote sustainable development.
The 169 proposed goals call on companies to advance the sustainability agenda, through investments and solutions that contribute to the reduction of their impacts, increasing their positive contribution to a profitable, inclusive and environmentally balanced business model.

Sustainable development: objective and importance of commitment to the SDGs

Guaranteeing human rights, fighting for a more equal and inclusive society and acting against climate change is everyone's responsibility – and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) offer a path for this to be done collaboratively between governments, companies and individuals.

What are the Sustainable Development Goals

The Sustainable Development Goals are a call to global action to protect the planet and build a fairer future for generations to come. Established by the UN, the SDGs have 17 objectives that break down into 169 specific targets to eradicate poverty and incorporate a wide variety of topics related to the economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development.

Origin and importance of the 17 SDGs and the 2030 Agenda

In September 2015, representatives of the 193 UN Member States met in New York and recognized that eradicating poverty is the biggest global challenge, essential for the sustainable development of the Planet.

Defining the SDGs is arguably the most inclusive process in the history of the United Nations. Aimed primarily at governments, the SDGs are designed for all organizations, in a joint initiative to promote sustainable development.
The 2030 Agenda, a document in which the 17 SDGs are included, was adopted by countries as a global action plan for the prosperity of people and the planet. With 169 detailed proposed goals, which call on companies to advance the sustainability agenda through investments and solutions that contribute to reducing their impacts, the aim is to increase the positive contribution to a profitable, inclusive and environmentally balanced business model.

The five pillars of the 2030 Agenda

The 2030 Agenda established five pillars that play essential roles in the development and implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals:

  • People: Eradicate poverty and hunger in all ways and ensure dignity and equality
  • Planet: Protect the planet's natural resources and climate for future generations.
  • Prosperity: Ensure prosperous and fulfilling lives in harmony with nature.
  • Partnerships: Implement the agenda through a strong global partnership.
  • Peace: Promote fair, peaceful and inclusive societies.

With the arrival of the new millennium in 2000, the United Nations launched the Millennium Development Goals. Made up of 8 goals and 28 targets to be achieved by 2015, they were the first international convergence to tackle global problems such as eradicating extreme poverty and hunger and access to education. In 2012, after analyzing the results of these goals and looking for new solutions, since the targets had not been fully met, an International Development Agenda was created, the 2030 Agenda, and with it the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

The 2030 Agenda is a continuation of the UN's Millennium Development Goals (2000-2015). Created on September 25, 2015 by 193 member states, it is made up of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which, in turn, are divided into 169 targets that must be met by 2030. 

The 2030 Agenda is based on five dimensions: 

People 
Eradicate poverty and hunger in all its forms and ensure that all human beings can fulfill their potential with dignity and equality in a healthy environment.

Planet
Protecting the planet from degradation through sustainable consumption, production and management of natural resources, and adopting measures to curb climate change.

Prosperity
To ensure that all human beings can enjoy a prosperous and fulfilling life and that economic, social and technological progress takes place in harmony with nature.

Peace
Achieving peaceful, just and inclusive societies that are free from fear and violence.

Partnerships
Mobilize the necessary means to implement the 2030 Agenda through partnerships based on solidarity and focused on the needs of the most vulnerable.

The UN shares information on the overall picture of the efforts made to achieve the SDGs, as well as a ranking of countries according to their compliance with the goals. In turn, member states publish voluntary reports on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. Below are Brazil's initiatives.

Brazil. The latest report, published in 2017, highlights social advances in eradicating extreme poverty and hunger, such as improving the management and coverage of the Continuous Cash Benefit and the Bolsa Família program to help families living in poverty or extreme poverty. Progress in guaranteeing a healthy life is also highlighted, with programs aimed at agricultural and livestock production. In addition, they emphasize the plans to diversify the country's energy sources, increase the proportion of renewable sources and achieve greater efficiency in the sector, which constitute an essential strategy from both an economic and environmental point of view.
 

SDG targets

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals defined by the UN demonstrate the scale and ambition of the 2030 Agenda and stimulate action over the next 15 years. Are they:

In September 2015, representatives of 193 UN member states met in New York and recognized that the eradication of poverty is the greatest global challenge, indispensable for the sustainable development of the planet.

Thus, the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, the SDGs, emerged, with challenges and targets to eradicate poverty and incorporate a wide and variety of topics related to the economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development.

The emergence of the SDGs is, arguably, the most inclusive process in the history of the United Nations. Targeted primarily at governments, the SDGs are designed for all organizations, in a joint initiative to promote sustainable development.

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A paragraph is a self-contained unit of a discourse in writing dealing with a particular point or idea. Paragraphs are usually an expected part of formal writing, used to organize longer prose.

A paragraph is a self-contained unit of a discourse in writing dealing with a particular point or idea. Paragraphs are usually an expected part of formal writing, used to organize longer prose.

A paragraph is a self-contained unit of a discourse in writing dealing with a particular point or idea. Paragraphs are usually an expected part of formal writing, used to organize longer prose.

A paragraph is a self-contained unit of a discourse in writing dealing with a particular point or idea. Paragraphs are usually an expected part of formal writing, used to organize longer prose.

A paragraph is a self-contained unit of a discourse in writing dealing with a particular point or idea. Paragraphs are usually an expected part of formal writing, used to organize longer prose.

A paragraph is a self-contained unit of a discourse in writing dealing with a particular point or idea. Paragraphs are usually an expected part of formal writing, used to organize longer prose.

A paragraph is a self-contained unit of a discourse in writing dealing with a particular point or idea. Paragraphs are usually an expected part of formal writing, used to organize longer prose.
01
Erradicação da Pobreza
Acabar com a pobreza em todas as suas formas e em todos os lugares.

04
Educação de Qualidade
Garantir a educação inclusiva, equitativa e de qualidade, e promover oportunidades de aprendizagem ao longo da vida para todos.

07
Energia Limpa e Acessível
Garantir acesso a fontes de energia fiáveis, sustentáveis e modernas para todos.

10
Redução das Desigualdades
Reduzir a desigualdade dentro dos países e entre eles.

13
Ação Contra a Mudança Global do Clima
Tomar medidas urgentes para combater a mudança climática e seus impactos.

16
Paz, Justiça e Instituições Eficazes
Promover sociedades pacíficas e inclusivas para o desenvolvimento sustentável, proporcionar acesso à justiça para todos e construir instituições eficazes, responsáveis e inclusivas em todos os níveis.

02
Fome Zero e Agricultura Sustentável
Erradicar a fome, alcançar a segurança alimentar e melhoria da nutrição, e promover a agricultura sustentável.

05
Igualdade de Gênero
Alcançar a igualdade de gênero e empoderar todas as mulheres e meninas.

08
Trabalho Decente e Crescimento Econômico
Incentivar o crescimento econômico sustentado, inclusivo e sustentável, emprego pleno e produtivo, e trabalho decente para todos.

11
Cidades e Comunidades Sustentáveis
Tornar as cidades e assentamentos humanos inclusivos, seguros, resilientes e sustentáveis.

14
Vida na Água
Conservação e uso sustentável dos oceanos, dos mares e dos recursos marinhos para o desenvolvimento sustentável.

17
Parcerias e Meios de Implementação:
Fortalecer os meios de implementação e revitalizar a parceria global para o desenvolvimento sustentável.

03
Saúde e Bem-estar
Assegurar uma vida saudável e promover o bem-estar para todos, em todas as idades.

06
Água Potável e Saneamento
Promover a disponibilidade e gestão sustentável da água e saneamento para todos.

09
Indústria, Inovação e Infraestrutura
Construir infraestruturas resilientes, promover a industrialização inclusiva e sustentável, e fomentar a inovação.

12
Consumo e Produção Responsáveis
Assegurar padrões de consumo e produção sustentáveis.

15
Vida Terrestre
Proteger, recuperar e promover o uso sustentável dos ecossistemas terrestres, gerir de forma sustentável as florestas, combater a desertificação, deter e reverter a degradação da terra, e deter a perda de biodiversidade.

How society can contribute to the SDGs

Although the main efforts come from governments and the private sector, society can and must contribute to positive changes occurring. Small everyday actions already generate big results, such as:

Brazilian private sector initiatives focusing on the SDGs

By integrating sustainability principles throughout the chain, companies can protect and generate value, increasing sales, developing new market segments, strengthening the brand, improving operational efficiency, stimulating innovation and reducing employee turnover.

As a result of permanent dialogue with its interest groups and aware of the unquestionable economic, social and environmental impact of all its activities, Neoenergia has a sustainable development strategy aligned with the implementation of its business project that aims to create value in a sustainable and its main references are its Purpose and Values ​​and respect for human rights.

Thus, it promotes initiatives that contribute to achieving a fairer, more equal and healthier society and to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially those related to clean and accessible energy (SDG 7) and action against change global climate change (SDG 13). Adopts specific lines of work focused on universal access (SDG 7.1), increasing renewable energy (SDG 7.2) and developing measures to improve energy efficiency (SDG 7.3), through the use of tools such as promoting innovation (SDG 9), develop education (SDG 4), protect biodiversity (SDG 15), ensure gender equality (SDG 5) and reduce inequalities (SDG 10).

As part of this commitment, Neoenergia is engaged in this movement, through projects and solutions that meet the needs of the present without compromising future generations.

Find out about the company's initiatives towards the SDGs by accessing the Sustainability Report.
The 169 proposed goals call on companies to advance the sustainability agenda, through investments and solutions that contribute to the reduction of their impacts, increasing their positive contribution to a profitable, inclusive and environmentally balanced business model.
The 169 proposed goals call on companies to advance the sustainability agenda, through investments and solutions that contribute to the reduction of their impacts, increasing their positive contribution to a profitable, inclusive and environmentally balanced business model.
The 169 proposed goals call on companies to advance the sustainability agenda, through investments and solutions that contribute to the reduction of their impacts, increasing their positive contribution to a profitable, inclusive and environmentally balanced business model.
The 169 proposed goals call on companies to advance the sustainability agenda, through investments and solutions that contribute to the reduction of their impacts, increasing their positive contribution to a profitable, inclusive and environmentally balanced business model.
The 169 proposed goals call on companies to advance the sustainability agenda, through investments and solutions that contribute to the reduction of their impacts, increasing their positive contribution to a profitable, inclusive and environmentally balanced business model.

The UN shares information on the overall picture of the efforts made to achieve the SDGs, as well as a ranking of countries according to their compliance with the goals. In turn, member states publish voluntary reports on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. Below are Brazil's initiatives.

Brazil. The latest report, published in 2017, highlights social advances in eradicating extreme poverty and hunger, such as improving the management and coverage of the Continuous Cash Benefit and the Bolsa Família program to help families living in poverty or extreme poverty. Progress in guaranteeing a healthy life is also highlighted, with programs aimed at agricultural and livestock production. In addition, they emphasize the plans to diversify the country's energy sources, increase the proportion of renewable sources and achieve greater efficiency in the sector, which constitute an essential strategy from both an economic and environmental point of view.
 
Conheça as iniciativas da empresa frente aos ODS acessando o Relatório de Sustentabilidade.

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