SDG Guide Turning Global Goals Into Local Action

SDG Guide

Turning Global Goals Into Local Action

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Charity Begins at Home: The Hidden Cost of Corporate SDG Strategies That Look Outward and Leap Over Local Communities
Implementation

Charity Begins at Home: The Hidden Cost of Corporate SDG Strategies That Look Outward and Leap Over Local Communities

Many US corporations have made headline-grabbing commitments to the UN Sustainable Development Goals — yet the neighborhoods surrounding their headquarters often tell a different story. This investigative piece examines why domestic community impact is frequently the missing variable in corporate sustainability strategy, and what a more coherent local-global framework actually looks like in practice.
From 17 to 2: A Practical Toolkit for Identifying the SDGs That Actually Belong in Your Organization's Strategy
Workforce & Talent

From 17 to 2: A Practical Toolkit for Identifying the SDGs That Actually Belong in Your Organization's Strategy

With 17 goals, 169 targets, and 231 indicators, the UN Sustainable Development Goals framework can feel less like a strategic compass and more like an overwhelming checklist. This step-by-step resource guide walks US organizations through a structured prioritization process — helping teams identify the two or three goals where their mission, capabilities, and stakeholder needs genuinely converge to create measurable impact.
Wanted: SDG Fluency — The Skills Crisis Quietly Reshaping Sustainable Development Hiring
Workforce & Talent

Wanted: SDG Fluency — The Skills Crisis Quietly Reshaping Sustainable Development Hiring

Sustainability is no longer a peripheral function—it is rapidly becoming the connective tissue of modern business strategy. Yet as demand for SDG-literate professionals accelerates across US industries, a significant and underacknowledged skills gap is emerging between what employers urgently need and what the available talent pool can reliably deliver.
Beyond the Boardroom: How Small US Businesses Are Weaving the SDGs Into Everyday Operations
Implementation

Beyond the Boardroom: How Small US Businesses Are Weaving the SDGs Into Everyday Operations

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals are not the exclusive domain of multinational corporations with dedicated sustainability departments. A growing cohort of small and mid-sized American businesses is proving that meaningful SDG alignment can begin with a single shift in purchasing policy, a revised hiring practice, or a renegotiated supplier contract—no seven-figure budget required.