Evaluating MNEs’ role in implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals: The importance of innovative partnerships
综合企业网站、文献综述和学者观点，分析跨国公司在实现联合国17个可持续发展目标中的过去、现在和未来角色，发现“负责任消费和生产”与“气候行动”最受关注。
This article focuses on the role that MNEs play in the implementation of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Using input collected from the corporate websites of selected MNEs , a review of the extant literature, and views by academics in the field, we provide a synthesis of knowledge referring to the past, present, and future role of MNEs in accomplishing these SDGs. The literature review revealed that ‘responsible consumption and production’, ‘no poverty’, ‘peace, justice and strong institutions’, and ‘climate action’ were among the most frequently examined SDGs. Also, the analysis of the content of corporate websites and the views of academics showed a similar pattern as to the emphasis put on the role of MNEs in achieving SDGs, with ‘responsible consumption and production’ and ‘climate action’ attracting the highest attention. Important theoretical and managerial implications are derived from the study findings, while directions for future research are also recommended.