The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) logo, including the colour wheel and 17 icons are available for use in the six official languages of the UN (ArabicChineseEnglishFrenchRussianSpanish).

Please note that the SDG logo with the UN emblem is only available to UN System partners. All other entities should use the SDG logo without the UN emblem. You are free to use the Sustainable Development Goals icons and colour wheel as per our guidelines. Please include a link to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals web site (https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment) and the following statement to all online/printed materials: “The content of this publication has not been approved by the United Nations and does not reflect the views of the United Nations or its officials or Member States”.

For a list of FAQs please click here. Please click here to request SDG branding for fundraising/commercial purposes.

FOR UN ENTITIES: SDG LOGO, INCLUDING COLOUR WHEEL FOR WEB AND PRINT

FOR NON-UN ENTITIES: SDG LOGO, INCLUDING COLOUR WHEEL FOR WEB AND PRINT

FAQs

Any use of SDG branding for fundraising and commercial use requires prior written permission.

Permission is not required for uses that are primarily illustrative, such as in presentations, internal newsletters, non-financial or annual reports and other corporate materials to communicate organization’s SDG-related activities and support for the SDGs. SDG logos and icons must always be used in accordance with the UN’s SDG Guidelines which can be found here.

The logo/icons/wheel may not be used in any manner which implies United Nations endorsement of the products, services or activities (e.g. in the context of promoting or advertising products, services, or activities) nor may they be used for the purpose of self-promotion or obtaining any personal financial gain. Any use of SDG branding without a clear alignment with the spirit and objectives of the SDGs will generally not be permitted.

No. The logo/icons/wheel may not be used in any manner which implies United Nations endorsement of the products, services or activities (e.g. in the context of promoting or advertising products or services) nor may they be used for the purpose of self-promotion or obtaining any personal financial gain.

To request permission, please submit a sample or mock-up illustrating how you intend to use the icons or logo, along with a brief description of the desired use to sdgpermissions@un.org, indicating SDG LOGO/ICON REQUEST in the subject line IN ALL CAPITAL LETTERS.

Licensing agreements will be issued for larger scale collaboration projects with the United Nations. For other cases, a written permission will generally be provided.

No. Non-UN entities are not permitted to incorporate the SDG wheel or its elements into a separate logo design or use it as part of the entity’s own logo or branding elements.

Prior written permission is required to use SDG branding in print or digital books, magazines, newspapers, reports or other types of written materials. To request permission, please submit a request according to the instructions above.

Yes. Permission is required to use SDG branding on all event related materials (invitations, fliers, banners, posters, etc.) where registration fees apply.