Global Goals Yearbook 2023 makes SDG impact measurable

utilizing these resources as guidelines
when evaluating your impact on society
or the environment, it not only ensures
accountability but also demonstrates a
commitment toward achieving the SDGs
while contributing positively toward
stakeholder experiences – something
every responsible enterprise should strive
to achieve.
It is imperative for businesses to determine
whether their results are positive
and sustainable as well as exceed nationally
or internationally recognized
benchmarks. Conversely, if the outcomes
fall short of these standards, they can be
considered negative and unsustainable.
Additionally, companies must ensure that
their achievements align with the SDGs
as well as meet stakeholder expectations
in order to thrive.
2. Who
Companies have a significant impact on
various stakeholders, but who is being
underserved in terms of the outcomes
delivered by these enterprises? To answer
this question, we delve into analyzing
the data categories under the “Who” dimension.
The idea behind this approach
is straightforward: If you are looking to
make an impactful change with limited
resources at hand, it is crucial to identify
which stakeholder group requires your
attention and investment more urgently.
Should you prioritize those already being
well-served or focus on uplifting
those that are currently underserved?
It goes without saying that directing
your efforts toward serving the most
vulnerable groups will result in maximum
positive impact for all involved.
By utilizing our comprehensive set of
impact data categories within the “Who”
dimension framework, businesses can
accurately segment their stakeholders
based on who stands to benefit from
their initiatives most.
(See the diagram on the right for an illustrative
example.)
The initial step in comprehending the
impact of an enterprise’s actions is to categorize
stakeholders into distinct groups.
This grouping can be further refined
by breaking down suppliers based on
upstream or downstream activities and
classifying ecosystems according to their
influence on the planet. By obtaining this
knowledge, enterprises are empowered
to allocate resources toward those who
require it the most or will experience
significant change. This analysis enables
businesses to determine whether
DATA CATEGORIES
Outcome: “Good health”
Example outcome
indicators
Example threshold
Threshold data source
Goal 3.3: End the epidemic of AIDS,
tuberculosis, malaria, and neglected
tropical disease indicator: 3.3.3 Malaria
incidence per 1,000 population
Suspected cases
of malaria
Patients
exhibiting four or more
symptoms of malaria
WHO
Goal 3.4: Reduce premature mortality
from non-communicable diseases
Body mass index 22 Patient feedback
Goal 3.8: Access to quality essential
healthcare services
Patient Health
Questionnaire
PHQ-9 score
< 4 PHQ-9
Goal 3.7: Ensure
universal access to sexual and
reproductive healthcare services
Birth weight < 2,500g WHO
Source: impactfrontiers.org/norms/five-dimensions-of-impact/what/
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