The SDG Classifier Demonstrator is a lightweight tool developed to assist publishers in aligning their content with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It evaluates text against two independently developed sets of Boolean queries from leading bibliometrics companies, based on specific targets of each SDG, rather than their broad names. The tool returns the number and name of all SDGs an article matches, providing a binary decision of match or no match.
Benefits & outcomes
- Facilitates consistent SDG content tagging across publishers.
- Supports publishers in fulfilling their SDG commitments.
- Enhances the discoverability of SDG-aligned scholarly content.
- Contributes to a stronger social responsibility profile across the research ecosystem.
Notes & quotes
“The SDG Classifier is a lightweight tool to demonstrate that content can be categorized according to rulesets, and feedback on its value is sought from publishers ahead of further investment.”
“By providing an accessible, pre-configured algorithm, the tool aims to lower entry barriers, facilitate collaboration, and enhance the visibility of research through the SDG lens.”
“With this initiative, STM seeks to enable consistent SDG content tagging across publishers, support its members in fulfilling their SDG commitments, and contribute to a stronger social responsibility profile across the research ecosystem.”
Publisher / company: STM Association
Date of case study: 07/01/2025
Source: https://stm-assoc.org/what-we-do/strategic-areas/social-responsibility/about-the-sdgs/sdg-classifier-demonstrator/