GIRAFFE associates - Sustainability and CR Consultant

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Why GIRAFFE associates? Let’s start with why the name – it seems to be one that attracts attention and intrigues people. What’s a giraffe got to do with purpose and sustainability?

Well, for a start, there’s the height. As the tallest creatures on earth, giraffes stand out – they’re striking and unusual. Those are good qualities for a business to aspire to – they demand attention. Then…..

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Guardian Environment@guardianeco·

27 Jan

UN global climate poll: ‘People’s voice is clear – they want action’ ... https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/jan/27/un-global-climate-poll-peoples-voice-is-clear-they-want-action?CMP=twt_a-environment_b-gdneco

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BITC NI @bitcni·

1 Feb

Around 30,000 young people in Northern Ireland do not have access to a laptop, desktop or tablet at ... home. We're asking businesses to help support children across NI with digital access. Can you help? Find out more: https://bit.ly/3tfBptX #DigitalDonationsAppeal

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Gillian McKee @Gills67·

6 Jan

Some thoughts to start the much-proclaimed Super Year for Sustainability on why the UN SDGs aren't ... just a third world concern and why we need to get a move on and start making real progress now. #UNSDGs #globalgoals #sustainabledevelopmentgoals
https://www.giraffeassociates.com/why-the-sdgs-arent-just-a-third-world-concern/

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The SDGs

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The Global Goals

The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a roadmap for a better world. Business has a key role to play in embracing and achieving the Goals.

How can we help?

We can work with your business to understand the Goals and how you can engage with them in a purposeful way.

As we head towards 2030, all sections of society have a responsibility to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs and there are business benefits as well as societal and environmental benefits to doing so.

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