Individual Well-being Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Wendy Whewell

ESG and Climate Change Specialist

Discover how the Sustainable Development Goals aim to improve people's lives by tackling poverty, promoting equality and expanding access to health, education and opportunity.

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Discover how the Sustainable Development Goals aim to improve people's lives by tackling poverty, promoting equality and expanding access to health, education and opportunity.

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Individual Well-being Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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Key learning objectives:

Explain the purpose of the SDGs focused on individual wellbeing
Understand how these goals improve quality of life
Recognise the relationship between social progress and sustainable development
Identify how organisations can support these goals

Overview:

Sustainable development depends on creating opportunities for people to live healthy, secure and fulfilling lives. The SDGs focused on individual wellbeing address issues such as poverty, hunger, health, education, equality and justice, recognising that inclusive societies are more resilient, productive and better equipped to achieve long-term economic and environmental progress.

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Summary

Why is improving individual wellbeing important for sustainable development?
People are at the heart of sustainable development. Improving access to healthcare, education, employment opportunities and basic needs enables individuals to reach their potential while strengthening communities and supporting economic growth.

How do poverty, education and health influence one another?
These challenges are closely connected. Better education can improve employment opportunities, which can reduce poverty and improve health outcomes. Likewise, healthier populations are better able to learn, work and contribute to society.

Why are equality and strong institutions important?
Inclusive societies create fairer opportunities and strengthen trust, stability and social cohesion. Reducing inequality and promoting justice helps ensure that the benefits of development are shared more widely across society.

How can organisations make a difference?
Businesses can contribute through inclusive workplaces, fair employment practices, investment in people and communities, and initiatives that improve wellbeing, opportunity and equal access to resources.

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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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