The Global Goals Tool

Explore a practical resource designed to help organisations align their initiatives with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Whether you’re a not-for-profit, business, or government agency, this tool empowers you to identify, measure, and communicate your contributions to global priorities such as reducing inequality, promoting sustainable communities, and combating climate change.

With Elaine’s guidance, the Global Goals Tool can help transform complex frameworks into actionable strategies, enabling your organisation to amplify its impact and demonstrate its commitment to creating a better world.

About the Goals

  • The Global Goals, otherwise known as ‘Global Goals’ or ‘SDGs’ (Sustainable Development Goals):

    • evolved from the 8 Millennium Development Goals (2000)

    • were set by the United Nations General Assembly and adopted by all UN Member States (2015)

    • highlight the challenges faced by our peoples, our communities and our planet, now and into the future

    • provide a common framework for all parts of society to work within to achieve a world of peace and prosperity

    • are designed to be a blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all through sustainable social, economic and environmental practices

    • are a collection of 17 interlinked global goals. These are defined in a list of 269 Targets. Progress towards these Targets is tracked by 232 unique Indicators

  • The Global Goals offer a long-term purpose, with benefits for a range of stakeholders.

    There are many opportunities for you to engage in meaningful conversations and take appropriate actions:

    • develop and design program & services that focus on contributing to the goals

    • raise the awareness of The Global Goals amongst your partners and stakeholders

    • build and strengthen ‘business’ partnerships

    • advocate for sustainable social, economic and environmental changes

  • Start by taking a strategically aligned ‘business’ approach to The Global Goals:

    • align your core ‘business activities’ with at least one Goal, Target or Indicator

    • take action to prioritise your core ‘business activities’ that contribute to the identified Goal

    • create awareness and embed The Global Goals thinking within your core ‘business activities’

The Global Goals Tool is a user-friendly resource that helps organisations map their work to the 17 United Nations Global Goals aka Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This innovative tool simplifies the process of identifying relevant goals, tracking progress, and showcasing impact. Whether you’re new to the Global Goals or looking to deepen your alignment, the Tool provides clarity and structure to ensure your initiatives contribute meaningfully to global priorities.