Decent Work and Economic Growth

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.

Economic growth should be a positive force for the whole planet. This is why we must make sure that financial progress creates decent and fulfilling jobs while not harming the environment. We must protect labour rights and once and for all put a stop to modern slavery and child labour. If we promote job creation with expanded access to banking and financial services, we can make sure that everybody gets the benefits of entrepreneurship and innovation.

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"A responsible supply chain isn't just the right thing to do for people and the planet - it's also good for business.

We're committed to minimizing our environmental impact and improving the lives of all people who make our products. We expect the highest ethical standards throughout our supply chain and promote meaningful social change at supplier sites and nearby communities."

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Case Studies

Google: Supporting social impact startups

Around the world, there are startups addressing the world’s most pressing social challenges. There’s Asaduru, a South Africa-based green building business; Skilllab BV in the Netherlands, which helps refugees better integrate into labor markets; and Limbic in the UK, which uses AI to better understand mental health data.

Technology can help address some of the world’s biggest challenges, from empowering others to use AI to address social challenges, to setting ambitious and long-term environmental sustainability goals. When businesses and investors work together with government, nonprofits, communities and individuals, real progress can be made.

Google launched the Google for Startups Accelerator focused on the sustainable development goals. Geared toward social impact startups working to create a healthier and more sustainable future, the accelerator provides access to training, products and technical support. Startup founders will work with Google engineers and receive mentoring from over 20 teams at Google, as well as outside experts and local mentors.

Startups will be selected based on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals including poverty, inequality, climate, environmental degradation, prosperity, and peace and justice.

The program is designed to address the unique challenges founders face when building a social impact company.

Find out more here.

Salesforce: Workforce Development

Salesforce is committed to workforce development through a set of diverse programs dedicated to training and hiring for the jobs of tomorrow, beginning in its own offices and communities.

These efforts stress equality for all and span university recruitment, training for thousands of veterans and their spouses, and an interactive learning platform for technology skills. In addition, through Salesforce’s Future Ready initiatives, they are focused on connecting untapped talent with meaningful career opportunities that lead to economic mobility. To date, over 700 young adults have joined Salesforce through various workforce development partners, pursuing internships and apprenticeships that help them gain valuable skills while contributing to their teams.

F ind out more here.

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