India has officially made it to the Top 100 in the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index for 2025. It’s a sign of real progress. A sign that change is happening, not just in policies and pledges, but on the ground. For some, that might just sound like another ranking. But at Rudra Ecovation, this moment hits home. Because sustainability isn’t just a word we use; it’s the work we do every single day, as a leading sustainable manufacturer in India.

What Are the UN Sustainable Development Goals Exactly?

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a collection of 17 global goals set by the United Nations in 2015 to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all by 2030. They address global challenges, including poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, prosperity, and peace and justice. 

In short, the UN SDGs are a list of 17 goals agreed upon by countries all over the world. The idea? Build a better planet—one that’s fair, clean, and livable for everyone.

The list of UN SDGs includes goals like

• No Poverty
• Zero Hunger
• Good Health and Well-being
• Quality Education
• Gender Equality
• Clean Water and Sanitation
• Affordable and Clean Energy
• Decent Work and Economic Growth
• Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
• Reduced Inequalities
• Sustainable Cities and Communities
• Responsible Consumption and Production
• Climate Action
• Life Below Water
• Life on Land
• Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
• Partnerships for the Goals

How does Rudra Ecovation align with the UN SDG goals?

At Rudra Ecovation, we’ve always believed that sustainability should reflect how we live, how we work, and how we consume.

As a responsible sustainable manufacturer in India, we’re effectively committed to UN SDG goals like

• Responsible Consumption

We work every day aiming to not only reduce waste but also give plastic bottles a second life as well. With our sub-brand Anaura Fabrics, we create upcycled fabrics from recycling collected plastic waste. Implementing effective circular sustainability.
If you’ve ever searched “how to reduce plastic waste in India,” we’re proudly part of that answer.

• Climate Action

You might be wondering, “How does recycling help reduce carbon emissions?”
Here’s how: by processing used plastics responsibly, we avoid over 1.4 lakh+ tons of CO₂ emissions every year.

• Life Below Water

Plastic pollution is one of the biggest threats to our oceans. We collect and recycle over 8.8 million plastic bottles daily, keeping them out of rivers, seas, and marine ecosystems.

• Gender Equality

We believe in and support gender equality, which is reflected in our team and how we treat them, with fairness, respect, and equal opportunities.

• Highest Quality Standards

As a sustainable manufacturer in India, we are certified by some of the highest global quality and sustainability standards in the industry

We encourage real impact, not just words.

Here’s a statistic of the difference we’re making:

• 8.8M+ bottles recycled daily
• 1.4 lakh+ tons of CO₂ saved each year
• ESG score of 73+, because our work is measurable, not just meaningful.

Conclusion,

Big announcements or headlines aren’t always the only indicator of progress. Sometimes there are fewer bottles in landfills, reducing the number of plastic wrappers in the ocean, and communities creating something durable. That kind of advancement is why we are here, as a sustainable manufacturer in India making consistent impact, bottle by bottle and decision by decision.

FAQs

1. How were the SDGs developed?

The SDGs originated from public and multi-stakeholder processes. Notably, during the 2012 Rio+20 summit and through massive global consultations—including online voting—millions contributed to shaping the final 17 goals, which were officially adopted by all UN member countries on September 25, 2015.

2. Why are the SDGs so much broader than the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)?

Unlike the MDGs’ eight specific targets mainly for developing countries, the SDGs encompass 17 goals and 169 targets, addressing a comprehensive set of global challenges (economic, social, and environmental) and apply to all countries, developed and developing alike.

3. How much progress has been made so far; and are we on track for 2030?

Progress is mixed:

• 17% of SDG targets are on track.
• 18% show moderate progress.
• 30% are advancing only marginally.
• 18% are stagnant.
• 17% are regressing.

Many experts warn we’re markedly off-track for the 2030 deadline.