Industry partnership help children to learn about UN SDGs

DP World, Linklaters and PwC worked in partnership to pilot the World’s Largest Lesson in three Dubai schools, placing company employees into classrooms around the world, to help children learn about the UN’s SDGs which focus on social and environmental issues.

The three companies are partners of IMPACT2030, an international business sector initiative focused on engaging employees to communicate the UN’s SDGs into schools.

IMPACT2030 has now launched new ‘Employees for the Global Goals’ resources to help companies and their employees teach the SDGs to children and inspire change.

Of the students who took part in the pilot in Dubai, 94% said they had learned more about the SDGs, and 92% said they now care more about social and environmental issues.

    “The goals will only succeed through a collective effort, and by uniting companies to act on vital areas such as education, we can work towards a more sustainable and equitable future for everyone. We believe that working in a responsible way is essential to building a strong business and our partnership with IMPACT2030 is part of our commitment to build a vibrant, secure and resilient society. We look forward to continuing to work together to drive change,” stated DP World Group Chairman and CEO, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem.

The UN SDG 14 focuses on conservation and sustainable use of the oceans, seas and marine resources, in response to the increasingly adverse impacts of climate change (including ocean acidification), overfishing and marine pollution.