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The Application of Machine Learning in the Corona Era, With an Emphasis on Economic Concepts and Sustainable Development Goals

Table 7

Companies that have contributed to the goals of sustainable development in thetime of COVID-19

No

SDGs

Explanations

1

No poverty

During Corona, some companies decided to relocate employees to avoid layoffs. An example is McDonalds Germany signed an agreement with Aldi that will refer McDonald’s workers to the retailer’s stores quickly and un-bureaucratically

2

Zero hunger

The focus of PepsiCo on meal distribution, Helping the hungry in deprived areas.

3

Good health and well-being

Improving testing capability and providing digital and high-tech tools to raise awareness on health by Roche and Apple respectively.

4

Quality education

Continue education at home by expanding global learning platform (Microsoft company)

5

Gender quality

Pay more attention to women because of higher risk and creating an organization to support this goal (MasterCard company)

6

Green water and sanitation

Lack access to handwashing products in poor countries and assistance of companies such as Unilever in this area

7

Affordable and clean energy

Providing extra help to decreasing energy bills (British Gas & EDF companies)

8

Decent work and economic growth

Commitment to continue payments at least the first two weeks of lockdown. (Walmart, Microsoft, Apple etc. companies)

9

Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Shifting or adding new lines to mask production and ventilators (Dyson and BlackRock companies)

10

Reduced inequalities

Equal access to virtual learning around the world (Zoom company)

11

Sustainable cities and communities

Identify the areas that are most at risk against COVID-19 like urban footprint using urban planning tool

12

Responsible consumption and production

Promote the consumption of health products and support suppliers by wholesalers using advancing payments (EDP company)

13

Climate action

Cutting carbon footprint and being carbon neutral (Australian Airlines)

14

Life below water

Analysis the impact of COVID-19 on seafood industry (NOAA fisheries)

15

Life on land

Invest in guaranteed purchase of farmers' products or vulnerable suppliers and support them (Unilever company)

16

Peace, justice and strong institutions

NGOs are calling to use empty Greek Hotels to host refugees threatened by COVID-1933, so tourism industry can help these people in risk during these uncertain times.

17

Partnerships for the goals

Participation in the manufacture and production of vaccines (Johnson & Johnson company)