On 1 January 2016, the world began to implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. All people and organizations are required to work towards 17 goals. Based on our current and potential impact on the society and the environment and the interests of our stakeholders, we have identified our material topics and corresponding development goals.
The biggest impact of our work as a consulting firm is in our value chain: it’s all about how we help our clients – especially large companies – to contribute to achieving global goals. The key topics for us are therefore
With this approach, we are able and committed to contribute to the goals 4, 5, 8, 10, 12, 16 and 17.
Looking at the specific situation in the countries of our subsidiaries, Austria and Croatia, we can also identify the most important areas. According to the SDG Index and Dashboards Report 2018, Austria ranks 9th in the world in a total of 157 countries with 80.0 points, Croatia is in 24th place with 76.5 points. Both countries perform best in goal 1 (no poverty), in all other areas, the report identified necessary improvements. The need for action in Croatia lies above all in goal 9, and in Austria in goals 12 and 15.
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
Reduce inequalities within and among countries
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalise the global partnership for sustainable development finance