XLRI Students' Blog on Corporate Sustainability

  Introduction SDG 9- Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, promotes developing robust infrastructure incorporating inclusive and sustainable innovation. This SDG is one of the most relevant ones for businesses in the private sector. Creation of new products and services is essential for the longevity of any company. It also aims to mitigate the environmental impact of industries through effective utilisation of available resources. Innovation can spur growth and create new jobs and incomes, thus improving the overall standard of living. Developing countries are lagging in innovation because of lower education levels and lack of resources. SDG 9 stresses the importance of domestic technology development and research in less developed countries and the need for access to the internet all around the globe. The myopic view of including only modes of transportation and essential utilities under infrastructure has been challenged by the proliferation of digital infrastructur...