- link Copy Url - [ Share on twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=How Are Companies Addressing the Sustainable Development Goals? https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/77110?absolute=1&via=3blnews "link to 3 B L Media's Twitter") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/77110?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/77110?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=How Are Companies Addressing the Sustainable Development Goals?&body=ESG News from PYXERA Global https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/77110?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Events, Media & Communications](/CSR-News/events-media-communications) # How Are Companies Addressing the Sustainable Development Goals? ##### Amanda MacArthur, PYXERA Global, Moderates a Panel for The Conference Board on Companies Addressing the World’s Most Serious Needs Dec 2, 2016 9:15 AM ET WASHINGTON, D.C., December 2, 2016 /3BL Media/ – Understanding the solvable problems within the world’s most pressing challenges is the first step to creating systems change. The Conference Board’s Strategic Community Impact Fall Symposium, titled *[Our World: What are Companies doing to Address the Big Issues](https://www.conference-board.org/conferences/conferencedetail.cfm?conferenceid=2798)*, takes a big picture approach to understanding how the private sector is impacting the [Sustainable Development Goals](https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/topics/sustainabledevelopmentgoals). The Sustainable Development Goals, also known as the Global Goals, were ratified last year by the United Nations and outline 17 goals for sustainable development. Amanda MacArthur, Chief Programs Officer of [PYXERA Global](https://www.pyxeraglobal.org/global-engagement-forum/), will moderate the panel discussion, *[Addressing the World’s Most Serious Needs](https://www.conference-board.org/pdf_free/agendas/997A16.pdf)* at the symposium that takes place today and tomorrow in New York. Alongside Ms. MacArthur on the panel will be Joy Marini, Executive Director, Global Community Impact, Johnson & Johnson and Amanda Bowman, Business Development & Partnerships Director, Emerging World. The three will discuss models, best practices, and challenges in addressing the Global Goals. Each panelist will share insights into their partnership successes and a glimpse at what lies ahead. \##### About [PYXERA Global](http://pyxeraglobal.org/) [@PYXERAGlobal](https://twitter.com/PYXERAGlobal) Join [Solving the Solvable: PYXERA Global Engagement Forum Live](http://pyxeraglobal.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a59b362aa8478cae331c07376&id=42a39a829f&e=e9e4927a83) on April 4-5, 2017 in Washington, D.C. to connect with leaders focusing on key solvable problems within the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (Global Goals). For more than 25 years, PYXERA Global has leveraged the unique strengths of corporations, governments, social sector organizations, educational institutions, and individuals to enhance the abilities of people and communities to solve complex problems and attain mutually beneficial goals. The PYXERA Global team is passionate and dedicated to navigating challenges and pinpointing purposeful global engagement opportunities for its clients and partners. Initiatives include a wide range of services from local content development to global pro bono programs and integrated community development efforts that transform lives and livelihoods. Contact: Katie Levey Director of Media Relations, PYXERA Global 917.593.1989 [![PYXERA Global](/sites/default/files/Clients/PYXERAGlobal_logo_blue.png)](/profiles/pyxera-global) ### More from PYXERA Global ###### [Maximize Your Team's Potential with an Exclusive Webinar on Pro Bono Volunteering](/news/maximize-your-teams-potential-exclusive-webinar-pro-bono-volunteering) Apr 13, 2023 1:00 PM ET ###### [Pyxera Global Appoints New Country Director to Lead 10-Year Strategy for India](/news/pyxera-global-appoints-new-country-director-lead-10-year-strategy-india) Feb 16, 2023 1:40 PM ET ###### [TIE Global Artisans Joins the United Nations Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle Network UNGA77 Luncheon As Supporting Partner](/news/tie-global-artisans-joins-united-nations-conscious-fashion-and-lifestyle-network-unga77) Sep 1, 2022 5:50 PM ET ###### [PYXERA Global Announces Updates to Leadership Team](/news/pyxera-global-announces-updates-leadership-team) Jul 21, 2022 12:00 PM ET ###### [PYXERA Global Welcomes Barbara B. 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