SUSIndex
SUSIndex is a composite indicator designed to quantify the long-term sustainability performance of a system, such as a city, region, or organization, by aggregating data across multiple dimensions. It combines environmental, economic, social, and governance indicators into a single score on a standardized scale, typically 0 to 100, where higher values indicate greater sustainability.
Development and scope: The concept emerged in the late 2010s as policymakers and researchers sought a standardized
Methodology: SUSIndex relies on data normalization, selection of core indicators, weighting schemes, and aggregation rules. Uncertainty
Applications: Governments and organizations use SUSIndex to benchmark performance, track progress over time, inform investment decisions,
Criticism and limitations: Critics point to data gaps, the subjectivity of indicator selection and weighting, and