Title: A matrix to grasp the sustainable development goals

Authors: Anja Herrmann-Fankhaenel; Anne Lange

Addresses: Chemnitz University of Technology Innovation Research and Technology Management, Thueringer Weg 7, 09126, Chemnitz, Germany ' Chemnitz University of Technology Innovation Research and Technology Management, Thueringer Weg 7, 09126, Chemnitz, Germany

Abstract: This paper presents a matrix to organise the content of the sustainable development goals in a structured and less complex manner. Especially for individuals and businesses, such as small and medium enterprises, which often need more substantial knowledge about sustainability, easy access to the topic is created. Besides the numerous SDG-based tools for mapping, reporting, and monitoring, for instance, business development regarding the requirements of global sustainable development, the matrix offers aid to start dealing with the topic and to create awareness. Based on a qualitative content analysis of the Agenda 2030 the sustainable development goals matrix was created.

Keywords: SDGs; sustainable development goals; sustainability; qualitative content analysis; awareness; SMEs; small and medium-sized enterprises.

DOI: 10.1504/IJISD.2025.147007

International Journal of Innovation and Sustainable Development, 2025 Vol.19 No.4, pp.467 - 489

Received: 30 Jun 2022
Accepted: 16 Feb 2023
Published online: 10 Jul 2025 *

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