About The Guest: Mick Hase is the founder of SEVENTNEENx, an organization that focuses on engaging the business community to take meaningful action with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He is passionate about redefining the definition of business and believes that businesses have the power to solve global challenges and create positive impact.

Summary: Mick Hase, founder of SEVENTNEENx, discusses the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and how businesses can align their strategies with these goals. The SDGs were created in 2015 as a global agenda to address major challenges facing the world. Mick explains that the 17 goals cover a range of topics, from poverty eradication to climate action, and businesses of all sizes can find a goal that aligns with their values and purpose. He emphasizes that businesses have a responsibility to contribute to the greater good and that aligning with the SDGs is not just about giving away money, but about embedding purpose throughout the entire business strategy. Mick also highlights the importance of leadership in driving change and engaging teams and customers in the purpose agenda. He shares examples of businesses that are successfully making a difference, such as reducing their carbon footprint and promoting equality. Mick believes that businesses have the power to solve problems at scale and that collaboration and partnerships are key to creating meaningful impact.

Key Takeaways:

• The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a framework for businesses to align their strategies with global challenges and create positive impact.
• Businesses of all sizes can find a goal that aligns with their values and purpose and contribute to the greater good.
• Embedding purpose throughout the entire business strategy is essential for success and attracting and retaining great people and customers.
• Businesses can start by focusing on areas such as reducing their carbon footprint, promoting equality, and supporting mental health and well-being.
• Collaboration and partnerships are crucial for businesses to create meaningful impact and solve problems at scale.

Quotes:

• "Businesses are our best resource for solving global challenges and creating positive impact." - Mick Hase
• "Making a difference and aligning with the SDGs is not about giving away money, it's about how you live." - Mick Hase
• "Embedding purpose throughout your business is not a box-ticking exercise, it's about creating authentic impact." - Mick Hase

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