Data for Good

Data for Good - Turning Data into Action: A commitment to Sustainable Change

The first digital space designed to accelerate the progress towards global goals and strengthen global partnerships.

Welcome to Data for Good, where we proudly unveil our Impact Mapping Digital Platform. Tailored for change agents, our dashboards are:

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Catalysts for change

Igniting transformative action in the pursuit of sustainable development.

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Pre-integrated

Seamlessly assimilated for immediate deployment, saving you time and resources.

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User friendly

Designed with you in mind, ensuring a smooth and intuitive experience for impactful navigation.

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Standardised

Establishing a universal benchmark for consistency and clarity in impact measurement.

A DIGITAL REALM FOR IMPACT MAKERS

The first digital space designed to accelerate progress towards global goals and strengthen global partnerships.

Data for Good (DfG) unfolds a world of limitless opportunities for change agents to expand their reach, achieve ambitions, and inspire future visionaries to join in creating impact by showcasing their contributions. DfG offers outreach, verification, and collaboration tools for those looking to amplify their influence and share achievements contributing to our global goals. Data for Good is on a mission to propel progress on global challenges through accessible impact measurement. With a robust vision to serve as a global digital hub for impact mapping, we facilitate collaboration among stakeholders to measure, understand, and amplify the environmental and social impacts of their projects. Join us in this transformative digital platform where data becomes a catalyst for positive change.

Elevate your mission with a diverse array of dashboards, each crafted to empower and encourage action.

Project Dashboard

Measure your project’s impact and display your progress with the Project Dashboard.

Project dashboard

Measure your project’s impact and display your project progress with the Project Dashboard.

Organization Dashboard

The organization's projects and their contribution to the SDGs are aggregated and visualised.

Organization Dashboard

The organization's projects and their contribution to the SDGs are aggregated and visualised.

Country Dashboard

Access the regional coverage of projects to engage with other impact makers.

Country Dashboard

Access the regional coverage of projects to engage with other impact makers.

Fact
Checker

Ensure transparency by submitting a fact-check request.

Fact
Checker

Ensure transparency by submitting a fact-check request.

Data
Integration

Request a personalised dashboard to meet your needs.

Data
Integration

Request a personalised dashboard to meet your needs.

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What is
Data for good?

Data for Good is a digital platform promoting global action and global partnerships to achieve sustainable development. By giving access to customizable dashboards, DfG strives to enhance global partnerships and motivate change agents to showcase their projects and actions supporting sustainable development. Enhancing accountability, providing opportunities for collaboration, and promoting transparency are the three core missions of Data for Good. By empowering change agents to authenticate their accomplishments, DfG leads the charge toward a world free from superficial green claims, where genuine sustainability shines through.

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What inspired the
creation of Data for Good?

Data for Good is dedicated to championing all Sustainable Development Goals outlined in the United Nations 2030 Agenda, with a specific focus on supporting targets 17.18 and 17.19 under Goal #17: Global Partnerships. Our mission revolves around the transformative potential of SDGs as a universal framework for sustainable development. Nicknamed the 'mission control centre' by our founder and CEO, Kelly Ruigrok, Data for Good meticulously measures and manages project impacts from start to finish, overcoming the challenge of limited visibility on SDG progress. As a global digital hub for impact mapping, we're on a mission to propel progress on global challenges. Join us in this transformative journey, where every data point contributes to a better, more sustainable world.

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How does Data for
Good help people?

Data for Good is your gateway to clarity and empowerment. Through our open-access project database, citizens gain valuable insights into ongoing projects led by municipalities and other organizations with meticulously mapped-out initiatives. Our Country Dashboards serve as centralized hubs where all projects are easily located. This platform not only enhances transparency but also enables governmental institutions, like municipalities, to share real-time progress updates on their projects. By providing a comprehensive view of how communities are working towards a sustainable and better world, Data for Good ensures that citizens are well-informed, engaged, and actively contributing to positive change.

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Slide 1

Data for Good is a digital platform promoting global action and global partnerships to achieve sustainable development. By giving access to customizable dashboards, DfG strives to enhance global partnerships and motivate change agents to showcase their projects and actions supporting sustainable development. Enhancing accountability, providing opportunities for collaboration, and promoting transparency are the three core missions of Data for Good. By empowering change agents to authenticate their accomplishments, DfG leads the charge toward a world free from superficial green claims, where genuine sustainability shines through.

What is
Data for good?

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Data for Good is dedicated to championing all Sustainable Development Goals outlined in the United Nations 2030 Agenda, with a specific focus on supporting targets 17.18 and 17.19 under Goal #17: Global Partnerships. Our mission revolves around the transformative potential of SDGs as a universal framework for sustainable development. Nicknamed the 'mission control centre' by our founder and CEO, Kelly Ruigrok, Data for Good meticulously measures and manages project impacts from start to finish, overcoming the challenge of limited visibility on SDG progress. As a global digital hub for impact mapping, we're on a mission to propel progress on global challenges. Join us in this transformative journey, where every data point contributes to a better, more sustainable world.

What inspired the
creation of Data for Good?

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Data for Good is your gateway to clarity and empowerment. Through our open-access project database, citizens gain valuable insights into ongoing projects led by municipalities and other organizations with meticulously mapped-out initiatives. Our Country Dashboards serve as centralized hubs where all projects are easily located. This platform not only enhances transparency but also enables governmental institutions, like municipalities, to share real-time progress updates on their projects. By providing a comprehensive view of how communities are working towards a sustainable and better world, Data for Good ensures that citizens are well-informed, engaged, and actively contributing to positive change.

How does Data for
Good help people?

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How does Data for Good help organizations?

Data for Good stands as the ultimate platform for organizations to showcase their unwavering commitment to the SDGs. Unlock the potential of our exclusive Organization Dashboards, where your sustainability initiatives come to life, allowing you to track their progress with ease. As an organization, you can seamlessly connect your GSES Scorecard (available for GSES members) to amplify your sustainability ratings and reports, including CSR highlights. It’s more than a platform—it’s your stage to present impactful and transparent projects.

How does Data for Good help governmental institutions?

Data for Good empowers governmental organizations to lead by example in the pursuit of the SDGs. With Data for Good’s Governmental Organization Dashboards, government change agents can showcase their public projects and commitments to sustainable development. The platform serves as a testament to your verified impact, as well as supporting your institution in providing strong evidence and context for strategic funding initiatives. Governmental organizations attain comprehensive visibility into both completed and ongoing projects, thereby gaining awareness of each stakeholder’s contribution to the sustainable development of their local communities. Additionally, DfG acts as a bridge where public agents can share and collaborate on the endorsed policies, supporting sustainable development and (local) climate pledges.

How are Data for Good and GSES related?

The Global Sustainable Enterprise System (GSES) and Data for Good (DfG) are interconnected digital platforms, designed for sustainability management and verification. GSES focuses on measuring, rating and verifying the sustainability performance of organizations, supply chains, products, and assets, employing the Global Sustainable Enterprise Standard and the Sustainable Footprint Standard. Data for Good recognizes the diverse needs of projects which address various issues, requiring customized Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), targets, and timelines. It provides a flexible dashboard-based project management platform for change agents, big or small, and across different sectors. Under common ownership with GSES, DfG is specifically tailored for project-level sustainability management. DfG aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), capturing the broad and ambitious aspirations of projects working towards positive change. Both GSES and DfG share a foundational belief in simplifying and unifying the sustainability landscape. Founded on a collective ethos of combating green washing, both entities strive to play a role in building a sustainable future by embracing trustworthy and transparent approaches. For more information about GSES, you can visit the GSES website. To delve deeper into Data for Good, its rationale, and features, you can continue exploring the content on this site.

The Global Sustainable Enterprise System (GSES) and Data for Good (DfG) are digital platforms for sustainability management. GSES measures sustainability across organizations, supply chains, and products using standards. DfG caters to diverse project needs with customizable KPIs, targets, and timelines. It offers a flexible dashboard-based project management platform for change agents of all sizes. Under shared ownership, DfG is tailored for project-level sustainability, aligning with the UN SDGs. Both platforms aim to simplify and unify sustainability efforts, combating greenwashing for a transparent and trustworthy approach to building a sustainable future. Learn more about GSES on their website and explore DfG’s features on this site.