Sustainable Development
Adopted by all UN members states, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, which are an urgent call for action by all countries to focus on ending poverty and other deprivations. hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth – all while tackling climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forests.
We have selected three goals that both align with Idwal's ethos and where we see ourselves being able to have the biggest impact. Chosen by Idwal employees, we will initially focus on supporting 'Good Health & Well-being', 'Climate Action', and 'Life Below Water'.
Reaching Goals
Alongside our carbon neutral status, Idwal has multiple internal working groups focusing on both the internal and the external aspects of our sustainable development goals. From beach cleans to supporting research projects, we're forming new initiatives every month to help us improve the world, the seas, and the community around us.
- Good Health & Wellbeing - Idwal's internal health champions lead teams in goals to stay fit, eat well, and assist mental health. Alongside fitness-focused charity events such as marathons and challenge runs, the Champions also support internal initiatives such as focusing on reusable items to give away at events, complete removal of printed literature, and more.
- Climate Action - Using a domiciled network of surveyors and marine professionals who live close to the world's largest ports, we have almost entirely eliminated air travel from our operations, saving tens of thousands of tonnes of carbon every year.
- Life Below Water - From supporting marine conservation efforts to our office-based teams going on litter picks to clean up our local beaches, Idwal's Life Below Water Champions spearhead several initiatives to support this important goal.
Idwal in the Community
Our teams are also active within the community, with Idwal's Sustainability Champions leading initiatives to improve colleague health, assist our local community, and to keep our cities and seas clean.
Each year, Idwal supports Cardiff Women's Aid and RISE Cardiff to help supply aid and support to vulnerable families in the region; donating thousands of pounds worth of toys and supermarket gift cards to people in need in Cardiff (Pictured right: Members of Idwal, Graig, and the Industry at the Graig 100 charity bike ride).
Idwal also run multiple charity events throughout the year, and are itching to get back on to the local marathon and sport challenge circuits to raise money for both national and international charities.
