- link Copy Url - [ Share on twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Learn from Leaders Making a Difference on SDG 4 – Education https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/69289?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/69289?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/69289?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=Learn from Leaders Making a Difference on SDG 4 – Education&body=ESG News from Global Sourcing Council https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/69289?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Responsible Business & Employee Engagement](/CSR-News/responsible-business-employee-engagement) # Learn from Leaders Making a Difference on SDG 4 – Education Apr 4, 2016 2:05 PM ET Campaign: [GSC 17 Weeks for 17 SDGs Initiative](/news/campaign/gsc-17-weeks-17-sdgs-initiative) ![](https://3blaws.s3.amazonaws.com/styles/carousel_2x/s3/images/Goal4.jpg "SDG 4: Quality Education") ![](https://3blaws.s3.amazonaws.com/styles/carousel_2x/s3/images/nordea_image.jpg "Nordea Bank 2015 Sustainability Report") ![](https://3blaws.s3.amazonaws.com/styles/carousel_2x/s3/images/cia_factbook_0.jpg "CIA World Factbook") ![](https://3blaws.s3.amazonaws.com/styles/carousel_2x/s3/images/fundacion_screenshot.png "2015 3S Award Nominee: Fundación Paraguaya: Financially Self-Sustainable Secondary School in Rural Areas") ![](https://3blaws.s3.amazonaws.com/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/s3/images/Goal4.jpg?h=34177dc1 "SDG 4: Quality Education") ![](https://3blaws.s3.amazonaws.com/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/s3/images/nordea_image.jpg?h=f36f97f3 "Nordea Bank 2015 Sustainability Report") ![](https://3blaws.s3.amazonaws.com/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/s3/images/cia_factbook_0.jpg?h=a5218e55 "CIA World Factbook") ![](https://3blaws.s3.amazonaws.com/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/s3/images/fundacion_screenshot.png?h=51538d92 "2015 3S Award Nominee: Fundación Paraguaya: Financially Self-Sustainable Secondary School in Rural Areas") [SDG 4 which calls to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promo…](http://gscouncil.org/learn-from-leaders-making-a-difference-on-sdg-4-education/) This week, [Global Sourcing Council's 17 Weeks for 17 SDGs Intiative](http://gscouncil.org/gsc-17-17-sdg-program/) explores [Goal 4](http://gscouncil.org/sdg/goal-4-quality-education/) with [examples of action](http://gscouncil.org/learn-from-leaders-making-a-difference-on-sdg-4-education/) from organizations and businesses to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. The Global Challenge: Why Take Action? In developing countries around the world, 57 million children are not enrolled in school. Even when they do attend school, many students do not learn to read and write, or the skills they gain do not match workplace needs. To date, much private investment in education has been small, short-term, uncoordinated and unequally distributed. Your Business Opportunity: A lack of relevant skills in the supply chain deprives businesses of the talent they need. Education can unleash the skills, talent and ingenuity needed for the private sector to thrive. A more educated workforce also leads to greater disposable income for consumer spending. It is in the vital interest of each business entity to actively participate in increasing literacy, and a broad range of other learning and educational opportunities, in areas they operate in, as the foundation for future growth. [Click Here](http://gscouncil.org/learn-from-leaders-making-a-difference-on-sdg-4-education/) to Find Examples of How to Take Action such as: - Identify Communities in your Supply Chain Facing Education Challenges: CIA World Factbook and UN Human Development Report - Learn from Leaders Making a Difference with Access to Education (SDG 4): Grupo ASSA, Nordea Bank, L'Oreal and Microsoft - Amplify your Impact: Collaborate with NGOs and Other Companies: UNESCO Mobile Learning Week, Teach for America and US Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment (SIF) - Join the Sustainable Sourcing Community: [Become a GSC Member](http://gscouncil.org/sponsors-and-partners/benefits-of-sponsorship/) to Drive Results - Highlight your Work for Education in Sourcing: Apply Today for 2016 3S Awards \[[2015 Nominee Video](https://youtu.be/XiLttzmslOk)\] - Attend an Upcoming Event on Sustainable Business and SDGs GSC "SDG 4 in Action" is sponsored by GSC member, Teleperformance: Teleperformance supports their employees’ growth and development through recognition, continuous education and leadership enhancement programs. Teleperformance University was created to nurture, develop, empower and spread globally the… [Learn more](http://gscouncil.org/sdg/goal-4-quality-education/). [Demonstrate your leadership through a partnership with GSC.](http://gscouncil.org/gsc-17-17-sdg-program/) [Subscribe to receive GSC news, events and announcements.](http://gscouncil.org/join/mailing-list/) Contact us at the information below to learn how you can benefit by sharing your SDG story through our network. This week, [Global Sourcing Council's 17 Weeks for 17 SDGs Intiative](http://gscouncil.org/gsc-17-17-sdg-program/) explores [Goal 3](http://gscouncil.org/sdg/goal-3-good-health-and-well-being/) with [examples of action](http://gscouncil.org/ways-for-businesses-to-take-action-to-ensure-health-promote-well-being/) from organizations and businesses to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all in their business strategy. 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