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The UN agenda offers a vital framework for companies to emphasise their purpose while referring to the global ambition of more sustainable development. SUEZ has been working to evaluate its geographical contribution to the SDGs and establish a reporting method.

The objectives of the 2017-2021 Roadmap were established through dialogue with stakeholders based on a materiality matrix, an analysis of risks and opportunities and an examination of the 169 targets (or sub-goals, most associated with concrete figures) and 244 progress indicators selected by the UN. To define concrete targets, an exogenous approach was given preference wherever possible this means the SUEZ climate targets are in line with the scientific consensus and fit into the two-degree objective.

SUEZ has also chosen different levels of action to contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Concerned by all the SDGs and nearly 70 targets, the Group distinguishes between those for which it aims to be a driving force, which are associated with its core activities, those where it is committed to seizing opportunities for social innovation or the development of new services, and finally those for which its activities have only an

indirect impact, but where it must remain vigilant. Along this path of contributing to the SDGs, SUEZ has identified two difficulties it is currently working on beyond the global objective, how can the Group identify its contribution precisely in the areas where it has a presence, especially taking into account the analysis of the geographical intensity of needs?

And how can it report on this contribution rigorously and in accordance with the different reporting systems and standards? Indicators monitoring SUEZ's contribution remain to be developed with stakeholders, who are still engaged in taking ownership of the SDGs. Governments will present their roadmaps in 2019 and non-state players, companies, cities and NGOs will respond accordingly, gradually adopting relevant reporting practices. There is no doubt that SDG reporting represents a huge challenge in terms of the production, processing, consolidation, storage and availability of data.

Be a driving force

Be committed Be responsible

SUEZ's three levels of contribution to the UN's sustainable development objectives

AN ACCELERATED STRATEGY FOR THE RESOURCE REVOLUTION

ARTICULATE STRATEGY WITH THE UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS