329-40 Caring for Climate Series: Investor Leadership on Climate Change: An Analysis of the Investment Community's Role and Snapshot of Recent Activity

Summary

This document focuses on the economic rationale for collective action by investors on carbon disclosure, investment choices and policy engagement. The report also maps policy options that reduce investor's risks.

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Issuer

United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)

Year

2009

Region

International

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

International

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

Voluntary Use

Main industries targeted

Finance & Insurance
Construction
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction

Restrictiveness

Moderate

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals