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The earth security report 2017: Sustainable Development Goals for business diplomacy and growth

This global report maps 39 dimensions of country risk that are material to the private sector, using globally comparable datasets produced by international institutions. Indian pharma companies should adopt sustainable financing strategies to develop zero-wastewater facilities says the report.

The Earth Security Report 2017 provides a roadmap for global business to align their growth to the demands for social inclusion and environmental security that are defining the countries in which they operate, whilst navigating the risks and opportunities reflected in the wider Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) agenda. The report reveals that the exposure and impact of global industries to issues such as unemployment and pollution is now happening on a global scale and proposes practical changes that companies can make to link their production and consumption footprint to the sustainable growth of countries.