United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Progress for humans and the environment
KPN contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. These are 17 goals for sustainable development in force until 2030. We’re focused on the seven goals where we can have the most impact.
The United Nations (UN) has drawn up 17 Sustainable Development Goals. These are goals for global sustainable development. They replace the Millennium Goals that expired in 2015. The new objectives are in force from 2015 to 2030. KPN believes in progress, for humans and for the environment. That is why we have committed to these UN goals.
Within our new ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) strategy KPN focuses on 3 pillars:
- Responsible
- Inclusive
- Sustainable
Within these pillars, we have committed to 7 goals on which we have the greatest influence with our products and services.
Explanation of the tree pillars:
Responsible (Reliability, Security, Human Rights)
We provide services that are reliable and secure by design. We operate with respect
SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
SDG 9: Industry, innovation & infrastructure
Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities
Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
Inclusive (Diversity, Social and Digital inclusion)
We facilitate everyone to participate in -and benefit from- a connected society in which everyone can be themselves
SDG 5: Gender equality
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
SDG 10: Reduced inequalities
Reduce inequality within and between countries
Sustainable (Energy and Circularity)
We minimize our footprint, maximize our positive impact and respect the environment
SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production
By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources
SDG 13: Climate Action
Take action to combat climate change and its consequences
Read more about this in our annual report