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Nordic CEOs for a Sustainable Future seek to collaborate with Nordic governments on climate action and diversity in the workplacePress Release 20 August 2019 Reykjavik, Iceland – The Nordic CEOs for a Sustainable Future, an alliance of the leaders of the Nordic region’s leading businesses, met today with the Prime Ministers of the five Nordic countries to discuss a collaborative approach to addressing sustainability challenges. The CEOs presented their vision for achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through greater public-private sector collaboration and the transition to purpose-driven business practices. The alliance will initially focus on climate action and diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The meetings formed part of the Nordic Council of Ministers’ session held in Reykjavik, Iceland, this week. Integrating the SDGs into business strategies The CEOs are committed to integrating the SDGs into their business activities and decision-making, incorporating sustainability into their own policies and across their value chains. Recognizing that the 2030 deadline for achieving the SDGs is fast approaching, the companies are in particular looking at strengthening their efforts within the areas of climate change and diversity and inclusion. This will include:
Companies represented in the group include Equinor, GSMA, Hydro, Íslandsbanki, Marel, Nokia, Posten Norge, SAS, Storebrand Group, Swedbank, Telenor Group, Telia Company, Vestas and Yara International. Nokia CEO Rajeev Suri, who supports the initiative, said: “The Nordic nations are respected around the world for two things: business innovation and strong social systems. We can combine those two qualities through public-private partnerships, and, in doing so, meet the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. By working closely together, business and governments can harness the advances of the fourth industrial revolution to fight climate change and make workplaces more diverse. No less than the futures of our children and grandchildren are at stake – let's collaborate now and start solving those challenges.” To find out more, please visit: https://www.nordic-ceos.com/ About Nokia Through our research teams, including the world-renowned Nokia Bell Labs, we are leading the world to adopt end-to-end 5G networks that are faster, more secure and capable of revolutionizing lives, economies and societies. Nokia adheres to the highest ethical business standards as we create technology with social purpose, quality and integrity. www.nokia.com About the Nordic CEOs for a Sustainable Future Media Inquiries:
1 Value chain refers to the full lifecycle of a product or process, including material sourcing, production, consumption and disposal/recycling processes.
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