STEPS AND CONTRIBUTIONS TOWARDS IMPLEMENTATION THE SDGs IN GERMANY (CASE OF “GERRY WEBER” COMPANY)

Abstract

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) until 2030, developed and announced by the UN in 2015, include, as is known, 17 interrelated goals covering vital areas of human activity and life. Germany has been committed from the very beginning to the ambitious implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals.  Germany is taking some first important steps towards its implementation at the national level. In this context, the institutional framework of sustainable development policy in Germany plays an important role. The ideas, practices and real steps to implement the Sustainable Development Goals in Germany are shown. The important role of Germany and the prospects that Germany can contribute to the achievement of the SDGs were noted. It is shown that, unlike other countries of the European Union, Germany is distinguished by a clear, progressive, innovative and postcard vision of the SDGs. In addition, Germany is distinguished by a high standard of living of the population and an effective system of environmental protection, being an example for other EU states. The most important areas of the Sustainable Development Goals are firmly rooted in German society and its political system. This concerns financial stability, social cohesion, and institutional frameworks that ensure the development of policies to achieve sustainable development goals. Therefore, an even higher level of sustainable development is expected from Germany, which is shown by the example of the company "Gerry Weber".