From 2015 to 2020: the non-evolution of the plan

Five years later, we have to be clear: we have to get our act together. The SDGs are far from being met. And Covid is not to blame for all this (although it has worsened the situation): before the pandemic broke out in Europe, the possibility of the 17 sustainability goals and their 169 targets being met was already remote. And part of the blame lies with governments, which have not been sufficiently involved.

To top it all off, the current situation forces us to start looking for ways to restore everyone's health, how to reactivate economies and thus generate opportunities. But this is not enough.

The pandemic is a setback, yes. But it cannot be used as an excuse. Our goal is NOT to return to the situation we had in January, or in August 2019. Our goal is to fulfil the commitments we have made so that the world is a place where we all have the same opportunities, where a child can determine what their place will be when they become adults based on their worth, and not on their place of birth. And in this, businesses and ordinary citizens play a fundamental role.

Five years ago, on September 25, 2015, the world's top leaders decided it was time to sit down, talk, and agree on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
On the table were global objectives to eradicate poverty, protect the planet, ensure prosperity for all and a host of other measures that formed the “new sustainable development agenda”. All of this in a plan that would be fulfilled in the following 15 years and in which not only governments but also the private sector, civil society, ordinary people, etc. played a fundamental role.

The role of business and society

A society that is increasingly active in reducing its carbon footprint, in favour of climate action or racial causes. Increasingly aware of and against violence and discrimination against women. Increasingly against inequality, corruption and political repression.

What is Miller & Marc's sustainability commitment?

At Miller & Marc we are fully aware of this and, as part of our commitment to sustainability, we have set ourselves objectives such as reviewing our entire supply chain, using 100% green energy in our stores designed according to eco-design parameters, eliminating unnecessary packaging or using cotton materials. And all this is just the beginning: our commitment is to further reduce the environmental impact we cause and meet a series of pre-established objectives.
And why do we do it? Because we understand that the purpose of companies should not be exclusively to generate economic returns, but rather to facilitate a useful economy for people, protecting the environment and fighting climate change.

And because we are convinced that companies and ordinary citizens are the key to achieving the SDGs. And we are doing everything possible to achieve this.