SDG interlinkages vizualization tool
Since the 2030 Agenda was conceived to be integrated and indivisible, the SDGs are interlinked and interdependent by design. Hence, SDG Interlinkages refer to the complex network of interconnections existing across the SDGs, their targets and indicators: these interconnections can be positive, negative or have a mixed nature, and can happen at different geographical and temporal scales with different impact. SDG Interlinkages show how actions directed towards one SDG can influence all the others. Uncovering and understanding these interactions helps achieving the 2030 Agenda, avoiding the unintended deterioration of any SDGs.
Current trend in corporate reporting on the SDGs: Most reported: SDGs linked to economic growth, climate change, responsible consumption. Least reported: SDGs linked to protecting biodiversity. The SDGs are a complex and interconnected agenda of 17 goals underpinned by 169 details targets. When measuring and disclosing the impacts of the SDGs, companies need to consider the links between the SDGs and their targets. Business should be aware of the synergies, or positive interactions, between goals and target. In some cases, creating a positive impact on one target can have a benefit across others, amplifying the impact of the effort made.