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. 2020 Jul 11;131:110029. doi: 10.1016/j.rser.2020.110029

Table 2.

Steps and tasks in the SDG Compass assessment methodology.

# Step Tasks
1 Understanding the SDGs
  • What are the SDGs?

  • Understand the business case

  • The baseline responsibilities for business

2 Defining priorities
  • Map the value chain to identify impact areas

  • Select indicators and collect data

  • Define priorities

3 Setting goals
  • Define scope of goals and select Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Define baseline and select goal type

  • Set the level of ambition

  • Announce commitment to SDGs

4 Integrating sustainability into the core business and governance
  • Anchor sustainability goals within the business

  • Embed sustainability across all functions

  • Engage in partnerships

5 Reporting and communicating
  • Effective reporting and communication - mapping SDG reporting priorities through materiality

  • Communicating on SDG performance