HOW WE WORK WITH UN’S SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGS)

DogSpace is inspired and motivated by the UN’s 17 SDGs. We want to be part of the solution when it comes to bringing the world on the right track with sustainable products and production processes.

We have selected three of the SDGs and turned them into our own ambitious goals. Naturally, this applies to the whole company and it is a part of our green strategy. With a common effort, we believe that our goals are realistic and attainable.

If you keep reading, you will learn more about which goals we have selected and how we are working to realise them.

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PART OF THE SUSTAINABILITY MOVEMENT

Here at DogSpace we've identified goals 7, 12, and 14 as the ones where we can make a difference, be part of the sustainability movement, and leave more green pawprints.

DOGSPACE & SUSTAINABILITY

SDG #7

AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY

Today, most energy comes from fossil fuels such as oil and gas. A global economy that relies on fossil fuels increases the CO2 emissions to our atmosphere and create drastic climate changes.

The effects of a changing climate impact all life, from plants to animals to humans. We need to start using cleaner sources of energy.

Under SDG 7, we at DogSpace are focusing on target 7.2, which is about increasing the global share of renewable energy. We are investing in renewable energy by using 100% climate-friendly electricity from Danish wind turbines, and we use LED lighting throughout our production facilities.

By closely monitoring our consumption and informing our employees of the results, we are attempting to minimise CO2 emissions throughout our organisation.

We here at DogSpace have achieved a noticeable reduction in our use of electricity by increasing our in-house production, using less transportation and selecting materials with a lower carbon footprint.

We have specified new targets for the energy optimisation of buildings and in our processes. For us, it is all about reducing our consumption and our emission of greenhouse gases.

SDG #12

RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION

Via our massive consumption, we humans have really begun to have an impact on the world’s resources. Therefore, we need to recycle as much as possible and to create sustainable consumer habits.

Goal 12 is about responsible consumption, and the goal here is to reduce our waste, reduce our purchases and become better at recycling.

As a manufacturing company, it is our job to ensure that there is actually a need for the products that we make and that the need is in line with the consumption of resources.

Production and transportation processes can also harm the environment. We have a great responsibility to pay attention to how we are impacting our environment, both locally and globally.

SDG #14

LIFE AT SEA

Life at sea is far more important than you might initially think. Approximately half of the world’s oxygen comes from algae, and fish caught at sea provide food to approximately three billion people.

Besides the marine life, the oceans also capture much of the CO2 emitted by us humans. This means that the oceans help to slow down climate change.

The warming seas result in more powerful storms and greater CO2 contents, which are harmful to coral reefs and shellfish. If we manage to significantly reduce our CO2 emissions and reduce pollution at sea, the coral reefs will have a chance at survival.

What we really need is to stop pollution from land-based activities, including our waste and use of fertilisers. This is precisely why we at DogSpace are focusing on this specific SDG.