Sustainability

• Sustainability is our commitment • Protecting our planet for future generations • Sustainable practices in every step

As a public benevolent institution we are proud to be contributing to Australia’s efforts to achieve the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) by 2030.

Church Grounds is Aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals

SDG’s are a collection of 17 global objectives adopted by the United Nations (UN) in 2015 to eradicate poverty, protect the planet and build a peaceful and prosperous world.The Sustainable Development Goals are a call for action by all countries – poor, rich and middle-income – to promote prosperity while protecting the planet. They recognize that ending poverty must go hand-in-hand with strategies that build economic growth and address a range of social needs including education, health, social protection, and job opportunities, while tackling climate change and environmental protection. More important than ever, the goals provide a critical framework for COVID-19 recovery. Read More

Target 1.2
By 2030, reduce at least by half the proportion of men, women and children of all ages living in poverty in all its dimensions according to national definitions

Target 4.3
By 2030, ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational and tertiary education, including university.

Target 4.4
By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship.

Target 4.5
By 2030, eliminate gender disparities in education and ensure equal access to all levels of education and vocational training for the vulnerable, including persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples and children in vulnerable situations.

Target 8.5
By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value.

Target 8.6
By 2020, substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education or training.

Target 8.7
Protect labour rights and promote safe and secure working environments for all workers, including migrant workers, in particular women migrants, and those in precarious training for the vulnerable, including persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples and children in vulnerable situations.

Target 17.11
Significantly increase the exports of developing countries, in particular with a view to doubling the least developed countries’ share of global exports by 2020