ESG, sustainability & impact foundations · Working

SDG alignment

Also called: alignment with the SDGs

ELI5

Mapping strategy, activity or impact to selected Sustainable Development Goals.

Used in conversation

“State the boundary and evidence behind sDG alignment before publishing the claim.”

Pitch context

You will see “SDG alignment” in sustainability reports, impact decks, climate plans and assurance materials when the discussion reaches esg, sustainability & impact foundations.

Why it matters: In esg, sustainability & impact foundations, the reporting boundary, method, period and evidence can materially change the claim.

Caution

State the reporting boundary, method, period and evidence; standards, regulation and assurance requirements vary.

Sources & evidence · 4

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.