Businesses are encouraged to use to goals to make universal sustainability challenges relevant to them.
They provide a focus around which to base any activity undertaken which aims to improve business sustainability and sustainability credentials.
SSN's tips for users
Don't try to solve everything! Focus on a handful of the most relevant goals to you since this is where you will be able to have the greatest positive impact.
Use your chosen goals as the common thread to link your sustainability initiatives including planning, delivery, measuring performance and communicating success internally and externally.