SDG Integration Consulting

Integrating the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Link your sustainability strategy to global priorities. ECG helps businesses embed SDG targets into operations, metrics, and reporting.

Integrating the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into your sustainability strategy is a powerful way to contribute to global priorities while strengthening your business. The 17 SDGs provide a universal framework for addressing the world’s most pressing challenges and offer a clear roadmap for aligning your company’s operations with broader societal and environmental goals. ECG helps you move beyond simply acknowledging the SDGs to actively embedding them into your strategy, operations, and reporting.

The Business Benefits of SDG Integration

Gain a Competitive Advantage: Demonstrating a clear commitment to the SDGs can differentiate your brand, attract socially conscious consumers, and give you a competitive edge.
Enhance Transparency & Accountability: Actively measuring and reporting on your contributions to the SDGs builds trust and strengthens your relationship with investors, customers, and other stakeholders.
Improve Brand Image: Linking your sustainability efforts to this globally recognized framework enhances your brand image as a responsible, forward-thinking organization.
Drive Long-Term Value: Investing in sustainable practices that support the SDGs positions your company to better navigate risks, adapt to changing market conditions, and attract top talent.

Our Process for Integrating the SDGs

We guide your organization through a systematic process to ensure your SDG alignment is both meaningful and strategic.

Identify Relevant SDGs: Our experts help you identify which of the 17 SDGs are most relevant to your specific business operations, industry, and goals.
Align with Your Strategy: We work with you to align your core business goals with these global objectives, establishing clear, measurable, SDG-aligned targets that integrate with your company’s values.
Integrate Performance Indicators: We collaborate with your team to identify key metrics and performance indicators that are feasible to manage and provide reliable data on your progress.
Embed in Reporting Frameworks: We assist your team in embedding the selected SDGs, targets, and metrics into your existing sustainability reporting frameworks like GRI or SASB.
Publish and Communicate: We guide you through publishing your annual report with clear SDG-aligned reporting, including creative design and layout support to effectively communicate your positive impact.