Eagle's Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, the United Nations adopted 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. These goals address social, environmental, and economic challenges, calling for action to end poverty and hunger, protect the planet from degradation and climate change, and ensure all humans can enjoy prosperous and peaceful lives in inclusive societies.
All countries and stakeholders are urged to participate. Businesses and individuals also play a critical role: identifying the positive and negative impacts we make on the planet helps us take meaningful action toward achieving these goals.
The following SDGs align with our business priorities and present the greatest opportunity for positive impact for both our customers and us:
- SDG 3: Good Health & Well-Being
- SDG 8: Decent Work & Economic Growth
- SDG 12: Responsible Production & Consumption
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
Target 3.9: By 2030, substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water and soil pollution and contamination.
Target 3.9.3: Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning
Glove cross-contamination is a global issue and has been implicated as a contributory cause in over 15% of (food-borne) outbreaks investigated. There are an estimated 325,000 hospitalisations and 3,000 deaths due to food-borne outbreaks in the United States each year, estimated to cost US$77.7 billion. Infection control management systems play an important role within the food and medical industries to minimise the risk of cross-contamination and pathogen infection.
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How Eagle is Achieving SDG 3:
Eagle Protect’s Goals:
This work demonstrates how choosing higher-quality gloves directly supports global health outcomes, contributing to safer food and healthcare environments. |
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Target 8.7: Take immediate and effective measures to eradicate forced labour, end modern slavery and human trafficking, and eliminate the worst forms of child labour.
Target 8.8: Protect labour rights and promote safe and secure working environments for all workers, including migrants and those in precarious employment.
The British Medical Association has highlighted that disposable glove manufacturing poses a high risk for labour rights abuse, including child and forced labour, workers subjected to harmful chemicals and extreme health and safety violations.
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How Eagle is Achieving SDG 8:
Eagle Protect’s Goals:
Through ethical sourcing and supply chain transparency, Eagle helps ensure safe working environments and supports fair labour practices. |
SDG 12: Responsible Production and Consumption
Target 12.5: By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
Target 12.6: Encourage companies to adopt sustainable practices and integrate sustainability information into reporting.
Glove consumption can be excessive due to poor quality raw materials and manufacturing processes, resulting in inferior quality gloves with high failure (ripping and puncturing) rates.
Globally, 300 billion disposable gloves are manufactured annually. With around 60% of those used in the US, there is an opportunity for substantial waste reduction.
 By swapping vinyl & thicker, poorer quality gloves to thinner & better-engineered nitrile gloves. Based on estimates of industry averages.
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How Eagle is Achieving SDG 12:
Eagle Protect’s Goals:
By choosing high-quality gloves, our customers contribute directly to responsible production and consumption, reducing waste and environmental impact. |
Eagle’s focus on these SDGs is unique in our glove industry. By protecting our customers’ products, staff, and brand, and by choosing sustainable practices, we can make a measurable difference in addressing global challenges.
Join us in making the world a better place, one glove at a time.
