From SDG to ESG

The Global Impact Investing Network states that “impact investments are investments made with the intention to generate a positive social and environmental impact alongside a financial return”.

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SDGs mapped to ESG targets, which can support

• Refined age of sustainable business model through responsible investing

• Anchor responsible corporate behavior

• Aligning sector and company specific ESG factors with wider societal and environmental goals

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A broader level mapping of investor’s existing ESG considerations embracing SDGs. 72% of companies mentioned the SDGs in their reporting, according to PwC’s SDG Challenge 2019. Some reporting frameworks has been aligned with SDGs.

• GRI Standards (Global Reporting Initiative)​

• Integrated Reporting <IR>

• MSCI ESG Rating

• and more

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One of mapping examples below:

(source: the world's oldest merchant bank since 1590)