Accreditation

Verified Progress. Recognised Impact.

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Why It Matters

Real action deserves real recognition.

Every step you take through the 169 to 1® system can now be officially recognised with Credly® digital credentials; secure, shareable, and trusted around the world.

Recognition In 3 Simple Steps

1. Take Action

Complete any toolkit, workshop, challenge or SDG target inside the 169 to 1® ecosystem.

2. Get Verified

Your progress is tracked and verified through our closed-loop system.

3. Earn Badges

Receive official Credly® micro-credentials you can share anywhere, including LinkedIn.

Why Digital Credentials Matter

Your impact deserves more than a download.

Credly® digital credentials are secure, searchable, and built to reflect what you’ve done; not just what you signed up for. They make your actions visible, shareable, and meaningful in the real world.

✔ Globally trusted and secure
✔ Easy to share with employers, funders, and networks
✔ Fully aligned with SDG targets and ESG reporting
✔ Automatically stackable over time
✔ Linked to learning outcomes and real-world impact

Types of Badges You Can Earn

Whether you're just getting started or staying the course, there’s a badge for every milestone. Our system grows with you — recognising effort, engagement, and long-term commitment to the SDGs.

Selection & Starter Badges – for your one SDG Target Selection, first toolkit activity completed, or first reflection of your SDG target commitment.

Workshop Badges – for quarterly check-ins and attendance to our regular progress workshops; scheduled throughout the year

ESG Badges – for your first ESG compliance, or first ESG workshop attendance; scheduled through the year.

Activation Badges – for 3-month, 6-month, and 12-month activation progress of your local action.

Verification Badges - for completion of local action towards your SDG Target or Annual SDG Impact Certificate – for sustained commitment across the year.

What Can You Do With Your Badges

  • Add them to your LinkedIn profile

  • Share with your employer or funding partner

  • Build a public record of purpose-led action

  • Use them for ESG, CSR, or education reporting

  • Turn your progress into an SDG-aligned portfolio

Already a Subscriber? You’re Badge-Ready

If you’re already a subscriber of the 169 to 1® eco system, your progress is already being counted. Now it’s time to get recognised.

Start earning recognition today.

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FAQs

  • Once you complete a verified action, you’ll receive an email invitation from Credly® to accept your badge. You’ll need a free account to manage and share them.

  • Yes. All active subscribers are eligible to receive badges for verified progress across all eligible pathways.

  • Absolutely. Our credentials are ideal for both personal and institutional recognition — including education, business, or NGO use.

    For our Curriculum package, if your school, college or university is engaging with the SDGs as part of your Curricula, we can provide full accreditations, to motivate, inspire and reward your students.

  • Yes. We offer co-branded badge options for schools, SMEs, and partner organisations. Contact us to explore custom pathways.

This isn’t just learning. It’s recognised impact.

Get started, get activated, get verified; and get credit for the change you’re making.


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