Overview
SDGReport.no is an online platform that enables organizations to understand, assess, and report their contributions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs. It offers tools and resources to help businesses, NGOs, educational institutions, and other entities evaluate their sustainability efforts and generate tailored SDG report.
Navigating the Platform
1. Homepage
The homepage provides an introduction to the SDGs and the platform’s purpose. Users can access various sections, including:
- How to: Get started here. This guide will walk you through all the features of our tool, from the initial SDG assessment to ongoing reporting.
- Dashboard: A central hub for managing your organization’s SDGs reporting activities.
- About: Information about the platform and its objectives.
- Contact: Details for reaching out to the platform’s support team.
2. How to
This guide teaches you how to use our interactive assessment tool. Learn how to navigate the series of questions to evaluate your organization’s SDG engagement and how to interpret the results to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement.
3. Dashboard
Select relevant SDGs and specific targets that align with their organization’s initiatives.Track progress over tie.Generate detailed reports showcasing their contributions to sustainable development.
4. Report Generation
The platform facilitates the creation of comprehensive SDG reports by:
- Allowing users to input data related to their sustainability initiatives.Providing templates and guidelines to ensure consistency and clarity.- Enabling the export of reports for sharing with stakeholders.
How to Use the SDG Report Tool
Step 1: Begin Your Assessment
To begin, select the primary UN Goal you want to evaluate from the homepage, such as “1. No Poverty” or “13. Climate Action.” Clicking on your chosen goal will launch an interactive assessment that guides you through a series of questions. This process is the core of the reporting tool.
We recommend setting aside enough time to complete the assessment in one sitting to ensure a consistent evaluation. While your results are temporarily saved, the time required will vary depending on the number of goals and targets you choose to evaluate.
For more information: To learn more about the SDGs, click on the SDG Wheel icon. This will redirect you to the official UN website, which has detailed information on every goal and target.
Step 2: Navigate the Goals and Targets
The assessment will systematically guide you through the specific targets for your chosen Goal. For each target, you will be presented with clear information to understand its specific aim. The tool is designed to make this comprehensive exploration manageable and efficient.
Step 3: Evaluate Relevance to Your Organization
This is the most critical step. As you review each target, you will use the platform’s methodology to evaluate and decide its relevance to your project, business, or research activity. You will be prompted to consider your organization’s direct and indirect impacts, identifying where you have the most significant influence.
Step 4: Generate Your Final Sustainability Report
Once you have completed the assessment, the tool will compile your inputs. The result is a completed sustainability report that clearly identifies and documents the SDGs most relevant to your organization. This report serves as a foundational document for your sustainability strategy, communications, and future reporting activities.
Who SDGReport.no is made for?
For Businesses and Organizations:
- Assess Alignment: Use the SDGs Test to determine how your organization’s activities align with the SDGs.
- Track Progress: Monitor your initiatives over time through the dashboard.
- Report Impact: Generate reports to communicate your sustainability efforts to stakeholders.
For NGOs and Educational Institutions:
- Evaluate Programs: Assess how your programs contribute to the SDGs.
- Enhance Transparency: Share reports with donors, partners, and the public to demonstrate impact.
- Educate and Engage: Use the platform as a teaching tool to promote sustainability awareness.
For Policymakers and Researchers:
- Monitor Progress: Track advancement toward each SDGs using up-to-date indicators.
- Identify Challenge: Spot areas where progress is lagging to inform policy decisions.
- Access Data: Utilize downloadable datasets for in-depth analysis or reporting.
For Educators and Students:
- Educational Resource: Use the platform as a teaching tool to illustrate real-world applications of sustainable development concepts.
- Research Project: Incorporate national data into academic assignments or theses.
For Civil Society and the Public:
- Stay Informed: Understand how is addressed global challenges like climate change, inequality, and health.
- Engage Locally: Discover initiatives and programs contributing to SDG achievement within communities.
📞 Support and Contact
For assistance or inquiries, visit the Contact page to reach out to the platform’s support team.
📚 Additional Resources
For a broader context on SDG reporting and methodologies, consider exploring:
