Sustainable development in Lithuania: an emerging market case study
ENIn June 2021, a group of researchers from ESG analytics firm Impact Cubed published research that analyzed country level progress in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These goals form the international standard on 21st century development, advancing economic, social, environmental, and democratic values. Utilizing a pathway analysis to track a country's trajectory in achieving the goals, this groundbreaking study found that Lithuania has the strongest pathway towards Sustainable Development in the world. To understand both what has driven this progress and what can be done to further capitalize on their success, field research was conducted in Lithuania with first-hand accounts from Lithuanian leaders. Representatives from government ministries, impact-oriented businesses, non-governmental organizations, and national publications all contributed to these findings. Keywords: Sustainable Development Goals, ESG, Sustainability, Impact Finance, United Nations, Lithuania, Emerging Market. [From the publication]
