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Our contribution to the Millennium Development Goals
By far our biggest contribution to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) comes from delivering the modern energy needed for economic and social development. Our operations can also help.
The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) - opens in new window are the first measurable targets set to respond to the needs of the world's poorest people. They recognise the interdependence of economic growth, poverty reduction and sustainable development and the need to involve all sections of society.
Achieving the MDGs is primarily a responsibility of governments. But it will only happen with collaboration from business, development institutions and civil society. Governments will need to create the investment climate needed to help make business development possible.
Our contribution to the Millennium Development Goals
We summarize our contribution to the MDGs using the UNDP and IBLF framework ("Business and the Millennium Development Goals - a framework for action" (PDF, 372 KB) - opens in new window) which organises contributions into three categories:
- Core business activities
- Social investment
- Partnerships, policy dialogue and advocacy activities
Goal 1: Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
Goal 2: Achieve universal primary education
Goal 3: Promote gender equality and empower women
Goal 4: Reduce child mortality
Goal 5: Improve maternal health
Goal 6: Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases
