Scientists for Sustainability

SDGLabs.ai is a team of scientists working together to advance the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.

We are committed to impartiality and financial independence, ensuring that our research remains free from corporate and political influence.
Our mission is to deliver insights, tools, and data that drive positive change in sustainability.

Our Impact

We have completed a dozen projects, including the development of CO2 emissions databases and AI driven sustainability tools. 

Our Capabilities

We specialize in Financial Data Science, Machine Learning, and SDG-focused expertise, such as Climate Transition Engineering, Gender, and Consumer Protection research. 

Our Partners

We have collaborated with leading organizations such as the United Nations, International Finance Corporation, and German Environmental Agency, as well as numerous other international partners. 

Projects

Impact

Explore our collaborative efforts for sustainable development.

Ongoing projects
  • Sustainable Finance Benchmarks

    Collaborated to develop benchmarks for water, biodiversity, and management quality, aiming to improve sustainable finance instruments at the European level.

    Regulation
    Benchmarking
  • Paris-Aligned Scope 3 CO2e Data Protocol

    Designed a process for measuring Scope 3 CO2e emissions more accurately, working with stakeholders to improve corporate emissions tracking.

    CO2 Tracking
    Reporting
  • Investment IDentifiability Project (IID)

    Developed tools to enhance transparency in corporate structures using Legal Entity Identifiers (LEIs), helping investors assess ESG risks and make responsible decisions.

    LEI
    Governance
    Transparency
  • NetZeroNet

    Developed AI tools to assess companies' progress toward climate neutrality by analyzing emissions across value chains using Natural Language Processing.

    CO2 Tracking
    NLP
    AI
  • LEIGov

    Developing advanced tools that combine Legal Entity Identifiers (LEIs) with external data to offer dynamic, real-time insights into corporate governance structures.

    Governance
    LEI
    Transparency
Concluded projects
  • Nordic-XI 2023

    Developed a mixed-asset index integrating equity and debt from 11 markets, emphasizing cultural alignment and sustainability in investment practices.

    Mixed Assets
    Benchmarking
    Culture
  • Complete Carbon Visibility 2022

    Developed a methodology to estimate CO2 emissions for companies with incomplete reporting, creating the first sector-specific database to support climate-friendly decision-making.

    CO2 Tracking
    Transparency
  • SustFin GER 2022

    Built a web crawler that monitors sustainability reporting of 2,900 German companies, providing real-time data for assessing environmental risk in financial decisions.

    Risk Assessment
    Monitoring
  • Investment Innovation Benchmark 2020

    Assessed and promoted innovative investment practices to drive sustainability in the financial industry, with input from asset owners and academics.

    Benchmarking
    Innovation
  • Deep Data Delivery Standards 2017

    Created clear standards for delivering reliable financial datasets, including multi-year historical data, ensuring transparency and independence for responsible investment.

    Transparency
    Standardization
  • SDG Attention Indices 2017

    Created tools to track global attention to the SDGs by analyzing social media data, helping stakeholders understand shifts in public focus over time

    NLP
    Trends
  • Scottix 2017

    Studied the feasibility of a Scottish equity index integrating economic and cultural factors to align corporate practices with Scottish values and sustainability.

    Social
    Culture
    Benchmarking
  • NDC: The Cost of Natural Capital 2015

    Developed a framework to integrate environmental and natural resource data into credit risk assessments, helping financial institutions consider environmental risks.

    Risk Assessment

Capabilities

See how our expertise in data science, AI, and SDG research can provide innovative solutions for your sustainability needs.

Financial Data Science

We operate as a Financial Data Science Laboratory, specializing in the development of advanced technologies at the intersection of data science, financial statistics, and sustainable finance. Our expertise enables us to create customizable, high-quality datasets and analytical engines that deliver accurate, actionable insights.

Artificial Intelligence

We leverage Artificial Intelligence to develop innovative, data-driven technologies that uncover new insights and enhance decision-making. Our AI solutions are designed to identify patterns and optimize processes, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in complex analyses.

SDG-focused Expertise

Our deep expertise in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) includes areas such as Climate Transition Engineering, Gender equality, and Consumer Protection. By applying advanced data science techniques, we generate real-time insights that support impactful research and informed decision-making, helping drive progress toward key SDG objectives.

Partners

Discover the global organizations that funded us or collaborated with us.

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Climate Company
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Swedish Foundation for Strategic Environmental Research
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German Federal Environmental Foundation
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Global Legal Identifier Foundation
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Global Canopy
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Hochschule RheinMain
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UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative
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University of Hamburg
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German Environment Agency
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International Finance Corporation
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UN Departement of Economic and Social Affairs
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University of Edinburgh
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European Institute of Innovation & Technology
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German Federal Ministry of Education and Research
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Scottish Enterprise

Team up with us

Are you interested in partnering with us or learning more about our innovative projects? Reach out today to discover how we can collaborate to tackle pressing societal challenges together.

With a proven track record in leading research initiatives and serving as a trusted technical partner, we are ready to drive impactful solutions.

Let's work together to create lasting change.

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