Environmental Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Wendy Whewell

ESG and Climate Change Specialist

Explore the environmental Sustainable Development Goals and discover how climate action, healthy oceans and thriving ecosystems form the foundation of a sustainable future.

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Explore the environmental Sustainable Development Goals and discover how climate action, healthy oceans and thriving ecosystems form the foundation of a sustainable future.

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Environmental Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

5 mins

Key learning objectives:

Understand why climate, oceans and biodiversity are essential to sustainable development
Explain the purpose of the environmental SDGs
Recognise how healthy ecosystems support people and economies
Identify how organisations can contribute to environmental goals

Overview:

Healthy ecosystems underpin every aspect of sustainable development. The environmental Sustainable Development Goals focus on protecting the climate, conserving oceans and safeguarding life on land, recognising that thriving natural systems support human health, food production, economic activity and biodiversity. These goals also demonstrate how organisations can contribute through practical environmental action and responsible resource management.

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Summary

Why is climate action central to sustainable development?
Addressing climate change helps reduce environmental risks while protecting communities, economies and natural ecosystems. Building resilience and reducing emissions are essential for supporting long-term prosperity and limiting the impacts of a changing climate.

Why do healthy oceans matter?
Oceans regulate the climate, produce oxygen, provide food and support millions of livelihoods. Protecting marine ecosystems helps preserve biodiversity, strengthen food security and maintain the natural systems on which societies depend.

Why is biodiversity important?
Healthy forests, habitats and ecosystems provide clean air, store carbon, regulate water systems and support countless plant and animal species. Protecting biodiversity also strengthens resilience against environmental change and helps secure natural resources for future generations.

How can organisations contribute?
Businesses can reduce environmental impacts by improving resource efficiency, protecting ecosystems, lowering emissions and embedding sustainability into decision-making and operations.

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Wendy Whewell

Wendy Whewell is the head of ESG and climate change for corporate and commercial banking at Santander. She has spent her career in corporate relationship banking and is now involved in delivering Santander's ambition to be a leader in supporting businesses, individuals, and communities to navigate the journey of mitigating the risks of climate change and achieving net zero in a responsible and sustainable manner. She has also undertaken additional projects such as improving education, career advice, providing support to disadvantaged young people, and sustainability. When she is not working, she likes to undertake wildlife photography, which has taken her around the world to witness the impact of climate change on our planet and all who inhabit it.

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