How to report on the SDGs

A year and a half after the adoption of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), companies are making inroads in how to manage and report on the 2030 Agenda.

There’s a wide range of approaches—so what can we learn from early adopters on how to deliver and communicate effectively on the Goals? For those just starting out on the SDG journey, the following tips will help you connect the dots, make a strong business case and put the right building blocks in place. For organisations already actively engaging with the SDGs, our best practice examples will inspire new ways to craft an effective and compelling SDG leadership story. Our SDG work with leaders from a range of sectors—including banking & finance, food & beverage, tourism & travel, healthcare and ICT (information communications technology) — identifies three key steps to help you manage and report better on the SDGs.