SDGs and the SBToolPT Urban Assessment Method: A Conceptual Analysis of Urban Sustainability Indicators to Assess the Circular Economy in the Built Environment

Abstract

AbstractThe Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the SBToolPT Urban assessment method can be used together to assess the circular economy in the built environment and promote urban sustainability. In this conceptual analysis, the focus is on developing urban sustainability indicators that can help to assess the circular economy in the built environment SBToolPT Urban includes a set of tools that are designed to help to align operations and activities with the SDGs. These indicators should be aligned with the SDGs and the SBToolPT Urban assessment method, which provides a comprehensive framework for assessing sustainability in urban areas. Using these indicators, the SBToolPT Urban can become an assessment method for projects that are wished to be implemented based on the SDGs. Through these indicators, urban areas can be assessed on their sustainability and circular economy performance and opportunities for improvement can be identified as well. This can help to promote sustainability and circular economy in the built environment and contribute to the achievement of the SDGs related interconnected and provide a comprehensive framework for achieving sustainable development and addressing the world's most pressing environmental, social, and economic challenges.