Sustainable development goals

UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

In 2020, Keltbray aligned its sustainability commitments with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, recognising the significant impact our industry has on the environment, economy and society. We therefore believe sustainability can be a real and positive differentiator for the business, and our company purpose reflects this ambition – To redefine the way sustainable development is delivered – with the view that sustainability runs through everything we do. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are an important framework for Keltbray, given we operate largely in complex environments utilising substantial amounts of materials and resources, and we need to monitor and improve the extent to which our business makes a positive contribution to society’s wider goals. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is a global agreement to eradicate poverty and fight inequality and injustice. It was agreed by world leaders at the UN in 2015, with a focus on the 17 SDGs which the UK has committed to deliver domestically. The nature of Keltbray’s business guides which goals to focus on. We have identified seven of these UN SDGs that are of particular importance to us and our stakeholders, where we believe we can make the greatest positive and lasting difference, based on the strategic beliefs and assumptions that inform our Group strategy for sustained growth to 2025 – “Unleashing our potential”. While we are concentrating on the goals where we have the most influence, our environmental, economic and social performance has a positive impact across many of the SDGs.

KELTBRAY'S SUSTAINABILITY FOCUS

The eight

We have identified eight of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals that are of particular importance to us and our stakeholders, where we believe we can make the greatest positive and lasting difference.

Social sustainability objectives

3. Good health

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

4. Quality education

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

5. Gender equality

Ensure inclusive and equitable education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

10. Reduced Inequalities

Reduce inequality in and among countries

Environmental sustainability objectives

11. Sustainable cities and communities

Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

13. Climate action

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

Economic sustainability objectives

8. Decent work and economic growth

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation and foster innovation