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.
Impact
Explore our collaborative efforts for sustainable development.
Sustainable Finance Benchmarks
Collaborated to develop benchmarks for water, biodiversity, and management quality, aiming to improve sustainable finance instruments at the European level.
RegulationBenchmarkingUBAParis-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 TrackingReportingDBUInvestment 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.
LEIGovernanceTransparencyGLEIFNetZeroNet
Developed AI tools to assess companies' progress toward climate neutrality by analyzing emissions across value chains using Natural Language Processing.
CO2 TrackingNLPAIBMBFLEIGov
Developing advanced tools that combine Legal Entity Identifiers (LEIs) with external data to offer dynamic, real-time insights into corporate governance structures.
GovernanceLEITransparency
Nordic-XI 2023
Developed a mixed-asset index integrating equity and debt from 11 markets, emphasizing cultural alignment and sustainability in investment practices.
Mixed AssetsBenchmarkingCultureScottish EnterpriseComplete 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 TrackingTransparencyUniversity of HamburgDBUSustFin 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 AssessmentMonitoringUBAInvestment Innovation Benchmark 2020
Assessed and promoted innovative investment practices to drive sustainability in the financial industry, with input from asset owners and academics.
BenchmarkingInnovationDeep Data Delivery Standards 2017
Created clear standards for delivering reliable financial datasets, including multi-year historical data, ensuring transparency and independence for responsible investment.
TransparencyStandardizationSDG 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
NLPTrendsMISTRAEITScottix 2017
Studied the feasibility of a Scottish equity index integrating economic and cultural factors to align corporate practices with Scottish values and sustainability.
SocialCultureBenchmarkingScottish EnterpriseNDC: 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 AssessmentIFCUNEP-FIGlobal Canopy
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.
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.