All Sustainable Development Goals articles – Page 5
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Discussion paperBridging the gap: how infrastructure investors can contribute to SDG outcomes
The current approaches infrastructure investors are adopting to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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Case studySTOA SDG case study
Signatory type: Private equity investor / Asset ownerOperating region: Developing countriesAssets under management: €180 millionSDG targets: SDGs 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 13Practice area: Engagement for impact
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Case studyGlobal Impact Partners SDG case study
Global Impact Partners advises governments, corporations, and non-profits on strategy and impact investment.
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Case studyFirst State Investments SDG case study
Signatory type: Investment ManagerOperating region: GlobalAssets under management: US$160.6bnPractice area: Engagement
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Case studyAviva Investors SDG case study
Signatory type: Investment managerOrganisation name: Aviva InvestorsLocation of HQ: UKTotal AUM: US$423.6bnSDG goals/targets: SDG 7, 13Practice area: Investment practiceAsset class: Real assetsInvestment region: Global
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Case studyActis SDG case study
Signatory type: Asset owner/Investment managerOperating region: Africa, Asia, Latin AmericaAssets under management: US$12bnPractice area: Engagement
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Thought leadershipAre national infrastructure plans SDG-aligned, and how can investors play their part?
Table & Sub-menu styles Sub-menu Executive summary Investors are under increasing pressure to demonstrate that their investments support improved environmental, social and governance (ESG) outcomes, and infrastructure has an essential role to play in governments achieving their national sustainability goals. Investors and governments should therefore work ...
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Case studyEngaging for impact
The Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Strategy, launched in December 2017, was established in recognition of the role that investors can play in promoting and supporting sustainable business practices.
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WebinarTCFD and SDGs: using existing global frameworks to ensure more resilient investments
This conference which took place in Zurich and Geneva was organised by the PRI and Swiss Sustainable Finance (SSF). It provided in-depth knowledge and guidance on TCFD and SDGs, helping participants understand how to apply elements of the frameworks within their investment processes.
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Case studyEngaging on corporate public policy lobbying
As a long-term shareholder of publicly traded companies, Boston Trust Walden has worked to strengthen company policies, practices and transparency on key environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues through active ownership.
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Case studyEngaging to model and measure impact
Engagement with companies is critical, both to unlock value for companies, investors and under-served communities worldwide, and to support the SDGs.
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Case studyPRI Awards 2019 case study: Impact-Cubed White Paper
Company: Auriel Investors HQ: UK Category: ESG Research Report of the Year (shortlisted)
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Case studyPRI Awards 2019 case study: Platform Living Wage Financials
Company: MN (on behalf of the PLWF) HQ: Netherlands Category: Active Ownership Project of the Year (winner)
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Case studyPRI Awards 2019 case study: Cadmos Peace Investment Fund
Company: de Pury Pictet Turrettini (PPT) HQ: Switzerland Category: Active Ownership Project of the Year (shortlisted)
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Case studyEngaging on green bonds issuers’ contribution to the SDGs
We believe the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) can serve as an engagement framework used to map out companies’ strategies and assess whether they are addressing material SDGs through their operations and supply chains or have gaps in their strategies regarding specific SDGs.
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Case studyEngaging on food systems
At Candriam, engagement activities are integral parts of our fiduciary duty, contributing to a better assessment of the ESG risks and opportunities faced by issuers and prompting them to improve the way they manage these risks.
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Case studyAn SDG engagement process
In 2017, Etica Sgr started linking the issues discussed at AGMs with the SDGs in engagement letters and during dialogue with companies.
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Blog postFiring the starting gun on the SDGs in infrastructure investing
By Simon Whistler, Senior Specialist, Investment Practices
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Case studyEngaging on the transition to electric vehicles and on human rights in the cobalt supply chain
The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) enable us to align our sustainable investment strategies and our active ownership approach with a broader goal. Our motivation behind SDG engagement is to use our position as an investor to influence investee companies to positively contribute to the SDGs.
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Case studySetting SDG-related engagement objectives
Robeco focuses its engagement activities with listed companies on material environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues that create long-term shareholder value. We view sustainability as a long-term driver of change that impacts the future performance of markets and companies.
