The process is urgent since only 16% of SDG targets are on track to be achieved by 2030. There’s no time like the present to start empowering young learners to become future problem-solvers. Let’s take a look at how to do that. 5 ways to teach th...
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as global sustainability goals, are more than just lofty ideals; they are apractical roadmap towards a better world endorsed by the United Nations. These goals don't reside in a distant future; they demand immediate attent...
“More and more, we see major corporations making commitments to climate and other SDG targets, yet many are struggling to accurately measure and report their contributions and then translate this into language their stakeholders understand,” says Marion Verles, CEO of the Gold Standard...
However, there are many SDG themes where there is market failure or not enough scale. Especially in the social sector, it would help if business models can be created that are sustainable. These don’t have to be for-profit; they can be not-for-profit. But at the moment, th...
1. Align your indicators to SDG targets and not just SDG Goals Everyone knows that there are 17 Global Goals, but did you know that the UN has also defined 169 SDG targets that give us a clear guideline on each goal's impact and context?
THE is unique in that theyrank universities on how well they meet the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs) in an effort to explore schools' environmental impacts. The SDG indicators include poverty levels, hunger, and inequality, so if equity and justice are important to you, yo...
There are many valuable ESG rating initiatives around the globe––from various players––and this is clearly a reason to be optimistic. Yet we are no longer naive. There is no equivalent to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) when it comes to ESG, and rating providers may be...
With sustainability now at the center of many business models and strategies, SDG roadmaps can be used as a tool to help sectors lead, innovate, and challenge their approaches to shape a more sustainable future. As we enter a critical make-or-break “Decade of Action” to deliver the ...
If you search online, you’ll find many different experts offering different views on how to write a business growth plan and what to include in it. However, here are some of the key points that most agree upon. Step 1. Define goals Set your goals according to your idea of how to mea...
Consumers are increasingly adopting sustainability values and behaviors, and they expect businesses to take the lead on sustainability issues. The SDGs provide a framework, and many consumer-facing companies are aligning to those goals where they can make the most difference. But the targets and metr...