#SDG12

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Welcome IGEN ENERGATHON Distinguished Speaker

[malcified]

Hey! Today on #malcified, I’d like to share this sketch called #SustainedDisability focused on the #UN #SDGs and corporate #ESG policies that are key drivers of major transformation toward a more #green and #sustainable future. And of course our collective disability, when it comes to over-reliance on fossil-fuel and the awesome machines (#ICE) that run on it.

Disability: a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities. - Oxford

Renewable energy is energy derived from natural sources that are replenished at a higher rate than they are consumed. Sunlight and wind, for example, are such sources that are constantly being replenished. Renewable energy sources are plentiful and all around us. - UN

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) is shorthand for an investing principle that prioritizes environmental issues, social issues, and corporate governance. - Wiki

Cars, planes, trains: where do CO₂ emissions from transport come from? #OurWorldinData. Link below on quick stats.

https://ourworldindata.org/co2-emissions-from-transport

UN SDG related Goals #SDG3, #SDG9, and #SDG12

https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/topics/sustainabletransport#:~:text=Target%2011.2%20aims%20by%202030,with%20disabilities%20and%20older%20persons.

As the world transitions toward renewable energy to power their daily needs, #Transportation and #Logistics being a major contributor of CO₂ and other toxic emissions that are cause for #pollution, #climatechange, #globalwarming, and other major #naturaldisasters that are increasing threat, exposure, and impact financially and reputationally to businesses, organizations, economies, individuals and communities through the actualization of #PhysicalRisk and #TransitionRisk, it’s imperative that #PolicyMakers act with prudence and #Policymeasures at National Government Level, Industry and Sectoral Level, and at individual Business levels are implemented and enforced without delay.

#TonefromtheTop is always an essential driver for change and when leading global #MNCs and #Consulting firms pave the way to this necessary transition, raise awareness and enable transformation by implementing Policies and Initiatives that accelerate the culture of transition, the effects cascade throughout the sector creating an environment of #peerpressure, while enhancing business Reputation, Stakeholder engagement, Employee pride and ownership, Share values, Top and Bottom Lines, Goodwill and Asset Valuations while protecting and preventing a #HotHouseEarthScenario in the long run.

https://www.stockholmresilience.org/research/research-news/2018-08-06-planet-at-risk-of-heading-towards-hothouse-earth-state.html

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emmawatson: ☎️❤️ Calling all fellow Londoners! @ traid - a UK clothes reuse charity - revealed in their new study that 23% of London’s clothes are unworn. That’s 123 million items! 👒🤯👢 ••• 🗣🆓 If you have clothes you don’t wear, TRAID offers *free* home collections picking up clothes you no longer need direct from your door, direct to the charity! Passing on our unworn clothes to TRAID also helps fund their projects to improve conditions in the supply chains making our clothes. www.traid.org.uk/23collect ••• Today is the 3rd anniversary of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. TRAID’s study shows 22% of Londoners throw their clothes in the bin after clearing out their closet. Passing on our clothes means supporting UN SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production. Yay! 🤲🏻🌎 #SDG12 #GlobalGoals #23percent ••• 💚 You can find out more at: www.traid.org.uk/23percent

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Icons of Change Awards 2025

Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

Champion in Sustainability Leadership & Transformative Change

Abby Bonita, known as Little Miss Sustainability

#SDG12 #ResponsibleProduction #SustainabilityLeadership #TransformativeChange #EnvironmentalStewardship #EmpoweringChange #SustainableFuture #CircularEconomy #GreenInnovation

[nandini-writes-sometimes]

Enhancing CSR Impact through Collaboration with MARPU Foundation

What’s to Read:

Integration of CSR Goals with respect to corporate giants SDGs.

How MARPU impacts these strategies?

Partnering with MARPU.

MARPU’s SDG Initiatives.

Integration of CSR Goals with respect to corporate giants SDGs:

In today’s world, the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become more crucial than ever. Companies worldwide are acknowledging their role in promoting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and realizing that their responsibilities extend beyond just shareholders to encompass communities and the environment. Integrating CSR initiatives into business operations can create shared value, benefiting society. However, the true impact of CSR can only be unraveled via strategic partnerships with organizations that bear the passion and resources toward leading change in a sustainable way.

How MARPU impacts these strategies?

The SDGs provide a universal framework through which businesses can structure their CSR strategies. But setting specific targets also helps big corporations make a dent in broader, global efforts while enhancing their reputation and social impact. MARPU Foundation, with its work by way of provisioning clean water in rural communities, manifests this best. Their initiatives are detailed into SDG 6: ensuring clean water and sanitation.

In today’s digitally driven society, the use of new technologies can develop volunteering activities to their fullest potential in both efficiency and reach. Technology also enables the broadening of the volunteer base through remote volunteering by opening opportunities for people to participate regardless of where they may be located, thus aiding companies in engaging diverse individuals.

Therefore, overlaps between the values and goals of the corporation and the NGO are a must for the strategic partnerships to work. A notable example is the collaboration between a tech giant and the MARPU Foundation to promote digital literacy.

One of the major attributes the MARPU Foundation employs in establishing the impact of its programs is quantitative and qualitative measurement of data. Likewise, corporations must adopt strong analytics to capture direct and indirect results for their CSR interventions.

Partnering with MARPU:

CSR “CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY”:

Unleash Positive Change: Adopt a Project

Powerful Impact with Corporate Donations

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT:

Volunteerism: A New Chapter in Employee Engagement

Payroll Giving: Empowerment through Generosity

BRAND DEVELOPMENT:

Event Sponsorships: Merge Visibility with Impact

Donation Boxes: Simple Giving, Significant Impact

Cause-Related Marketing: Where Business Meets Compassion

MARPU’s SDG Initiatives:

The MARPU Foundation adheres to their work theme of supporting the SDGs:

– Environmental Sustainability:

1.     SDG6(Clean Water and Sanitation)

2.     SDG7(Affordable and Clean Energy)

3.     SDG11(Sustainable Cities and Communities)

4.     SDG12(Responsible Consumption and Production)

5.     SDG13(Climate Action)

6.     SDG14 &SDG15(Life below Water & Life on Land)

– Economic Development:

1.     SDG1 & SDG2(NO Poverty & Zero Hunger)

2.     SDG8(Decent Work and Economic Growth)

3.     SDG9(Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)

4.     SDG10(Reduced Inequalities)

– Social Development:

1.     SDG3(Good Health and Well-being)

2.     SDG4(Quality Education)

3.     SDG5 (Gender Equality)

– Partnership for Goals:

1.     SDG17

Link: https://www.marpu.org/

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UN SDG Lab

Coorg Public School and PU College, Gonikoppal South Kodagu, Karnataka

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Coorg Public School and PU College in Gonikoppal, South Kodagu, Karnataka, has taken an inspiring initiative through their UN SDG Lab activity, aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.

Their dedication to promoting responsible consumption and production is exemplified through their creative approach of making paper bags. These eco-friendly paper bags not only serve as an environmentally conscious alternative but also contribute to reducing plastic waste in their community. What's truly commendable is their commitment to spreading awareness about the importance of sustainable consumption and production practices.

The involvement of students as UN Volunteers in this endeavor demonstrates a profound sense of responsibility and global citizenship. Through their efforts under the banner of COPS-UNV, they are making a meaningful impact not only within their school but also in the broader context of sustainable development.

Coorg Public School and PU College's dedication to SDG-12 serves as an inspirational example of how educational institutions can play a pivotal role in fostering positive change, both locally and globally, by actively engaging in initiatives that align with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.

#SDG12 #poomaunv #coorgpublicschool #unitednations #UNGlobalCompact #UNgoals #karnataka #coorgdiaries #kodagu #UNVIndia #studentsunvolunteers #education #school

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This is your chance to ask questions to leaders at the United Nations, which will be answered live at the ECOSOC #Youth2030 Forum — what do you want to know? 👉 Participate in this event and have the opportunity to ask the questions you have always wanted to ask. https://unyouthforum.cheerity.com/p/RhINnMTYS?r=ssi #ECOSOC #youngleaders #youthleaders #SDG #SDGs #SDGs2030 #SDG5 #SDG1 #SDG2 #SDG3 #SDG4 #SDG6 #SDG7 #SDG8 #SDG9 #SDG10 #SDG11 #SDG12 #SDG13 #SDG14 #SDG15 #SDG16 #SDG17 #raiseyourvoice #raiseyourvoicefornature #gender #Equality #humanrights #genderequality (at YOUTH FORUM) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcerSyOJ4Do/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[eli-jah17]

Stability is Strength #sdg12 #elijahartivism #elephant #responsibleconsumption #sdg9 #inovationandinfrastructure (at Banda, Kampala) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbIkmeWqiyY/?utm_medium=tumblr

[donateyoursweat]

Tomorrow, its International day of Cooperatives this year the theme is Sustainable consumption and production which is everything we promote through volunteering. Let’s spread a word about sustainable societies through cooperation, because together, we can make a #coopdifference.

[nomadmanager]

While in New York for a week in mid-July, I visited a few stores for friends who were quick to maximize my trip to NYC. 😜 One of them being a visit to @patagonia for @farmerenzo to trade in his worn out jacket, as part of the company’s #WornWear initiative, which allows you to trade in old or damaged items for store credit. . Although not a Patagonia clothing owner myself, I’ve always been a fan of the brand, so I was more than happy to oblige. Initially, I went to their store in Soho (5th photo) but it was unfortunately closed because it was their staff field day (“Let my people surf,” as founder Yvon Chouinard might say). 😍 . So, I made my way to their Bowery branch (1st photo, with me wearing a beautiful Esmeralda skirt from @anthillfabric, another lovely, eco-ethical clothing brand) where I was met with signs of their new water-saving, low carbon dyeing technology, and their accommodating staff who swiftly facilitated the exchange (or at least as soon as Enzo replied with what item he wanted in exchange, which took a bit of time hence a quick photo op with @yassanchez 😜) . I really didn’t feel I needed anything in the store, so I didn’t proceed to look, but if I ever realize I do need outdoor wear, I believe that money spent on Patagonia would be money well spent. . [P.S. When I was in NYC back in 2015, I also stumbled upon a roving repair caravan of Patagonia’s, making its way through a neighborhood in Brooklyn, mending clothes for free as part of its #WornWear campaign throughout the country. How can you not love these guysss?] . . . . #bcorporation #mindfulbusiness #consciouscommerce #consciouscompany #scp #sdg12 #responsibleproduction #sustainableproduction #lowcarbon #waterfootprint #patagonia #outdoor #outerwear #sportswear #athlethic #ethicalfashion #consciousconsumption #responsibleconsumption #socialenterprise (at Patagonia)

[theigen]

Inauguration of IGEN ENERGATHON 2025

We are honored to share that Mr. S. Srinivasan, Executive Vice President & Head – Engineering, Power Transmission & Distribution & Renewables ICs, Larsen & Toubro inaugurated inaugurated IGEN ENERGATHON 2025 on 16th May 2025 at 8:00 AM ans session continues for 2025Minutes. As part of the inaugural session of IGEN ENERGATHON 2025, Mr. S. Srinivasan delivered a compelling thematic talk focused on the evolving landscape of Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D) and the seamless integration of Renewable Energy Sources within India's energy infrastructure.

Mr. Alagappan Ramanthan, Development Goals Specialist, United Nations Development Programme, SDG Coordination Center – Tamil Nadu, released the #igenEnergathon2025 program book at 10AM. He emphasized the urgent need to decarbonize the transport sector, which contributes significantly to global greenhouse gas emissions, aligning closely with SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy). More @ https://conference.theigen.org/Energathon/index.php

theigen #sdgs #globalgoals #sdg7 #sdg12 #sdg13 #sdg17 #igenEnergathon #igenEnergathon2025 #UNWithCivilSociety #NITIAayog #undesa #SDGCC #SDGTN

WE4GREEN – “Change begins within — align your heart, balance the Panchabhutas, and act for climate control.” – Dr. L. Ramesh, President, IGEN

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#MUNIonThis: How can you keep your home waste and toxin-free? Research and try out natural, DIY recipes (like 1 part white vinegar, 1 part water, and a few drops of disinfectant essential oils like lemongrass), and/or educate yourself about ingredients and brands you can trust. . In this photo are: 100% pure lemongrass essential from @ritualph, an old jar with a household concoction, and lemongrass enzyme deodorizer (and surface cleaner) also from @ritualph for those who prefer to buy something ready-made but environmentally-friendly. 💚 . To use the enzyme deodorizer, dilute 1 part with 5 parts of water, spray and surface and wipe clean. Spray directly on cabinets, shoe racks, storage areas, drains, pet quarters and other stinky places to reduce odors. . Discover and share more zero waste ways at home at our upcoming #MuniMeetup on August 11, 2-6pm at @clockinbgc! @ritualph’s Bea Crisostomo will be one of our featured panelists, but there’s plenty to learn from other panelists and fellow attendees too! 😉 . Register for the meetup via https://www.muni.com.ph/muni-meetup-mnl-on-zero-waste-ways-at-home-on-august-11-2018/ on or before August 8, or while slots last! 😊 . . . . . #zerowaste #zerowasteliving #zerowasteph #zerowastehome #greenhousekeeping #ecomom #mindfulliving #consciousconsumption #responsibleconsumption #sustainableconsumption #sustainableproduction #globalgoals #sdg12 #scp #plasticfree #plasticfreejuly https://www.instagram.com/p/BluLOt9AzNK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=a7bommsknl9x

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Icons of Change Awards 2025

We are proud to honor Marjorie Renner, a former fashion model turned visionary designer, as the Sustainable Fashion Visionary of the Year at the Icons of Change Awards 2025. Through Renner House of Fashion, she has revolutionized luxury bag design by combining Filipino craftsmanship with sustainability, making a lasting impact in both the fashion industry and the lives of marginalized communities.

Marjorie Renner’s commitment to sustainability and ethical fashion aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption & Production). She redefines luxury by using indigenous materials, repurposing discarded components, and ensuring that every piece is crafted with environmental consciousness.

Renner’s innovative approach incorporates termite-eaten wood, fallen leaves, and other reclaimed materials, proving that high fashion can be both elegant and eco-friendly. Her signature minaudières and handbags have captivated global markets while promoting the artistry of Filipino craftsmanship.

Beyond her designs, Renner is a dedicated women’s advocate. She has trained mothers of sexually abused children in bag-making, equipping them with skills to rebuild their lives. Her Paris-based label also supports educational scholarships and collaborates with Pinoy Sojourners to provide opportunities for underprivileged children in the Philippines.

Renner believes that a woman’s purse reflects her personality, and through her creations, she seeks to empower individuals while championing sustainability, craftsmanship, and social responsibility. Her work stands as a testament to the power of fashion to drive meaningful change.

Join Us in Celebrating Marjorie Renner!

#IconsOfChange2025#SDG12#SustainableFashion#MarjorieRenner#RennerHouseOfFashion#FilipinoCraftsmanship#EthicalLuxury#FashionWithPurpose

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Petit Pli clothes grow with kids. 

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#studentsunvolunteer #UNGlobalCompact #poomaunv #unitednationsglobalcompact #education #School #karnataka #cops #WHO #SDGs #SDG12 #uno #educational #coorgpublicschool #sdg12responsibleconsumptionandproduction

THE STUDENT'S UN VOLUNTEERS-INDIA

COORG PUBLIC SCHOOL AND PU COLLEGE

Gonikoppal, South Kodagu, Karnataka 571213

The SDG Lab: The first school SDG lab in India

★SERVES as an SDG 'entry point' and as a platform for actors within International Geneva to assemble around the SDGS.

★CONVENES the Geneva 2030 Ecosystem, a dynamic network of 255 organizations, to develop new connections and new ways of working on the SDGs.

★FOSTERS dialogue on how to create opportunities and confront challenges associated with the SDGS, often bringing unlikely partners into the discussion.

★INCUBATES new multilateral partnerships by identifying thematic and programmatic needs and bringing the 'right' people together to unpack them.

★DEVELOPS and shares resources on the best approaches towards achieving the SDGs, including tips on how to collaborate and innovative ways of working (such as the learning materials on setting up a lab).

Visit our School SDG Lab

⁃ Activities might include:

• Organising events

• Connecting people in the right way

• Giving people advice on who they should talk to

• Enabling the sharing of good practices and difficult challenges related to the SDGs

• Creating a neutral 'safe space' for collaboration

• Incubating new ideas and partnerships developed through initial convening (sometimes through project management)

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#5: Montréal Protocol

SDG: #12

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

Connected to Big Ideas: B1, C1, F1

“The Antarctic hole is stabilizing and may be slowly recovering.” (NASA, n.d)

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

In the 1970’s, the detrimental effects of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) began to surface. Up in the atmosphere, CFCs would break apart into chlorine atoms after exposure to high levels of UV radiation and destroy ozone molecules (Clancy, 2011).

Afterwards, the following reactions occur:

(chlorine reacts with ozone to form chlorine monoxide and oxygen)

(The product of the previous reaction, chlorine monoxide, reacts with another molecule of oxygen, releasing chlorine that can further ‘destroy’ ozone molecules) (Brenna & Bressa., 2015)

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: 

The cycle of chlorine atoms destroying ozone molecules continues. One chlorine atom can destroy thousands of ozone molecules, resulting in the depletion of the ozone layer. Although CFCs aren’t the only contributing substances, they are the most abundant. As the hole in the ozone layer increases, more UV radiation can reach the earth. This increases the risks of skin cancer (EPA, 2018) and negatively affects atmospheric circulation (NASA, n.d).

Second CANADIAN CONNECTION:

To combat the effects of CFCs, the Montréal Protocol was signed. This 1987 international agreement meant to phase out the use of CFCs by 2000 in developed countries (Clancy, 2011). In 2016, the Kigali Amendment was adopted to phase out the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) worldwide. HFCs are a widely used alternative to CFCs (U.S Department of State, 2021).