Realising Good Growth SDG3

Overview

Before the Covid pandemic in 2020, good progress had been made in improving reproductive, maternal and child health.

Recognising the interdependence of health and development, SDG3 provide a purposeful plan for people, the planet and prosperity and for improving health and development outcomes.

SDG 3 aspires to ensure health and well-being for all. It also aims to achieve universal health coverage and provide everyone access to safe and effective medicines and vaccines.

Business Opportunities & Benefits

• Investing in employee health programs can lead to a healthier workforce, reducing absenteeism and increasing productivity.
• Providing access to healthcare and wellness programs can boost employee morale and job satisfaction.
• Demonstrating a commitment to employee health and well-being can enhance a company's reputation as an ethical and socially responsible organisation.
• A positive company culture focused on health and well-being can attract top talent to the organisation.
• Investing in preventive care and wellness programs can help reduce healthcare costs for both the company and its employees.

Case Study: The Wiggly Worm Project

The Wiggly Worm charity was set up by Rob Rees MBE DL (QuoLux Lead™ graduate) in 2007. The name sets the scene for learning about the journey of our food from 'farm to fork'. The project now uses cooking and food sharing as a platform to build confidence and skills, improve health, and reduce social isolation.

Their vision is to be the leading UK charity that creates opportunities for life through food. They are a small but bold team achieving life-enhancing outcomes. They offer hands-on experiences in the world of food, often working with those in society who are vulnerable, disadvantaged or seldom heard. They deliver practical results to individuals, communities, local authorities and public sector organisations. Their expertise lies in using food in everyday ways to deliver physical and mental health benefits.

Working with those of all ages and abilities, their courses motivate people to make choices about who they are and what they can be.

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How can an organisation pursue SDG3?

How can businesses promote better health and well-being for their staff locally and contribute globally?
• Encourage physical activities such as walking during breaks.
• Encourage healthy eating and drinking.
• Improve the environment both inside and outside the workplace.
• Sports - arrange sporting activities for staff, including walking, running, swimming, badminton, football, yoga, etc.
• Health and wellness checks - encourage staff to get regular health checks.
• Lifestyle alignment - offer flexible working arrangements that reduce business-personal stress and improve people's work-life balance.
• Support local charities that operate in the health and wellbeing space.

Organisations can also contribute globally:
• Support for NGOs - donation of products, money and time. For example, help to fund organisations delivering improved sanitation and health care.
• Supply chain - ensure that suppliers support health and well-being in their organisations, through comprehensive supply chain audits.
• Products - develop and provide products that help enhance health and well-being globally.

Sustainable Development Goal #3

Good Health & Well-Being

Overview

Business Opportunities & Benefits

Case Study: The Wiggly Worm Project

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