Data for Good emerged with a resolute purpose – to champion the achievement of all Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) outlined in the United Nations 2030 Agenda. Our dedication extends directly to supporting targets 17.18 and 17.19 under Goal #17: Global Partnerships, facilitating monitoring capabilities, providing access to critical data, and upholding accountability standards.
At the heart of our mission is a fervent belief in the transformative potential of the SDGs as a universal framework for sustainable development. Data for Good tackles the daily challenge of reducing the lack of visibility on progress towards these goals. Our founder and CEO, Kelly Ruigrok, nicknames Data for Good the 'mission control centre' – a term borrowed from space exploration. Much like a mission control centre that oversees every aspect of a spaceflight from launch to landing, Data for Good meticulously measures and manages the impact of projects from start to finish. We are on a mission to propel progress on global challenges through accessible impact measurement. Acting as a global digital hub for impact mapping, Data for Good envisions a collaborative space where diverse stakeholders unite to measure, comprehend, and amplify the environmental and social impacts of their projects. Join us in this transformative journey, where every data point contributes to a better, more sustainable world.

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 centralised 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.

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.

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.

Fact Checking at Data for Good is a dynamic service designed to empower citizens and consumers seeking unbiased verification. Through this service, individuals can request an independent, third-party validation of claims made by producers, brands, or various organizations about their products and services. Our Fact Checking service fosters a bottom-up, self-regulated, and verified system, with the goal of identifying and minimising false claims. A Fact Check is a request for evidence supporting the truthfulness of claims made about a product, brand, or service. This service facilitates a real and transparent exchange between civil society, companies, and governments, reasserting power into the hands of the people. Moreover, the power of Fact Checking extends to Data for Good projects featured on our database. If a project lacks verification and is yet to be confirmed, individuals can request a Fact Check, ensuring accuracy and transparency in the information presented. Join us in fostering accountability and truthfulness through our Fact Checking service, where transparency prevails, and the truth is the ultimate currency.

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 customised 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 combatting greenwashing, 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.