Incorporation of UN sustainable development goals into built environments-related business management concepts

Abstract

The aim is to advance the incorporation of UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 7-9 and 11-13 into built environments (BEs) -related business management (BM) concepts. Concept designers may incorporate SDGs as one or many dimensions, elements, attributes, or criteria. The six principles are as follows. When the scope of SDG 7 is addressed through integrated value chains, requirements for green energy can be incorporated into BM concepts of all stakeholders. When the scope of SDG 8 is limited to new businesses and skills, these developments can be incorporated into social community-driven BM concepts. When the scope of SDG 9 is limited to circular neighbourhoods, this circularity can be incorporated into adjustable BM concepts, coupled with urban transformation programs. When the scope of SDG 11 is addressed, inclusiveness and resilience can be incorporated into development business-specific management concepts and community coverage programs. When the scope of SDG 12 is limited to value chains and business models, sustainability can be incorporated into the co-creation of value propositions, offerings, delivery, and value capture. When the scope of SDG 13 is addressed, urgency can be incorporated into climate-driven BM concepts and the joint, stage-wise planning, financing, and implementation of net zero decarbonization roadmaps.