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Corporate Finance | A Roadmap to Mainstream SDG Investments

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Summary

Investors, governments, and other stakeholders are increasingly demanding that companies demonstrate sustainable strategies aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This guide seeks to support companies looking to integrate the SDGs into their financial strategy and business model. A credible SDG strategy allows a company to clearly communicate its impact, facilitates easier access to the growing market for SDG financing, and connects investors with a pipeline of potential opportunities to address the SDG investment gap.

Source
Issuer

UNGC

Year

2019

Region

International

Issuer (type)

United Nations Global Compact Office (International)

Instrument type

Roadmap

Disclosure instrument

Yes

Geographical scope

International

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Text analysis

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    • E focus: conservation, degradation, drylands, emissions, energy, environment, fisheries, forests, ghg emissions, hazardous waste, oceans, pollution, recycling, renewable energy, resource efficiency, restoration, soil, sustainable agriculture, waste, water, water management, water quality, water use, wetlands, biodiversity
    • S focus: basic services, collective bargaining, data security, discrimination, diversity, gender equality, human rights, social impacts, value creation, children
    • G focus: audit, business reporting, corporate finance, corruption, internal control, responsible investment, accountability
    • SDG 1: No Poverty, SDG 2: Zero Hunger, SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 5: Gender Equality, SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9: Industry Innovation and Infrastructure, SDG 10: Reduced Inequality, SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 14: Life Below Water, SDG 15: Life on Land, SDG 16: Peace Justice Strong Institutions
    • Agriculture, Construction, Finance, Management, Manufacturing, Professional services