Sustainability Glossary

Clear, expert definitions for every sustainability, ESG, and environmental term. Each explained with real-world examples by verified professionals.

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Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The SDGs are 17 interconnected global goals adopted by all 193 United Nations member states in 2015, designed to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all by 2030.

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