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Business and Sustainable Development Commission

The Business and Sustainable Development Commission (BSDC) launched in 2016, focused on inspiring and mobilizing business leaders to align their companies with the Global Goals. With the engagement of 37 Commissioners from business, finance, civil society, labour, and international organisations, it brought together diverse stakeholders to advance blended financing and map sector progress toward the SDGs and made the regional business case for Global Goals opportunities. The Commission now highlights the research that underpins this work, and spotlights individual case studies and commissioner thought pieces on the business case for sustainable development.

The Business and Sustainable Development Commission partnered with RELX for the launch of the RELX SDG Resource Centre on 21 June 2017.


Lord Mark Malloch-Brown, Co-chair of the Business and Sustainable Development Commission: the challenge for government, business and civil society to advance the SDGs

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To advance goal 5, this report seeks to bridge the gap in the conversation around gender equality by demonstrating that when more women are in corporate decision-making positions, their companies benefit - as do society and the environment.
The Business and Sustainable Development Commission’s Executive Summary sets out the challenges faced by business in today’s world, and the opportunities that the SDGs offer for a sustainable and successful business environment. Partnerships forged by business are integral to the success of all SDGs and in particular SDG 17.
The Business and Sustainable Development Commission’s Report identifies the major market opportunities opened up by delivering the SDGs, and the importance of sustainable finance and renewing the social contract. It sets out the key actions for government, business and civil society. Partnerships forged by business are integral to the success of all SDGs and in particular SDG 17.
The Business and Sustainable Development Commission’s Africa Focus Report identifies the major market opportunities Africa, where sustainable business models could open up an economic prize of at least US$1.1 trillion and create over 85 million new jobs by 2030. Partnerships forged by business are integral to the success of all SDGs and in particular SDG 17.
The Business and Sustainable Development Commission’s Asia Focus Report identifies the major market opportunities for sustainable businesses in Asian markets, estimated to be worth US $5 trillion. Key markets are food and agriculture, energy, cities and health – delivering not only benefit to business but to the communities they serve. Partnerships forged by business are integral to the success of all SDGs and in particular SDG 17.
The Business and Sustainable Development Commission’s India Focus Report identifies the major market opportunities India, where sustainable business models could open up an economic prize of at least US$1 trillion in new market value. The report recommends expanded use of blended finance instruments, merging public and private funding which could be the single most important factor in delivering the SDGs. Partnerships forged by business are integral to the success of all SDGs and in particular SDG 17.