On the eve of the 73rd session of the UN UN General Assembly, Index Initiative and the United Nations Foundation announced the launch of the World Benchmarking Alliance Wba in September 2018, which produces free and open-source benchmarks on companies' contributions to achieving the Un Sustainable Development Goals. The Wba's mission is to enhance transparency and accountability for businesses, and to provide consumers, investors, governments, and civil society organizations with information on their Sustainable Development Goal performance. This will help them make informed decisions about their investments and advocacy efforts.