Pension Funds and Sustainable Development Goals
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The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) present both opportunities and responsibilities for the public and private sector in the years running up to 2030. With their launch by the UN in 2015, these 17 goals set targets for a variety of global issues, ranging from improving water availability to combating climate change and reducing inequalities. Governments worldwide have agreed to these goals, but the enormous amount of capital investment cannot be met by public funds alone. The UN estimate there is a yearly shortfall of between 4 and 6 trillion US dollars, which needs to be filled by the private sector if the SDGs are to be achieved. This provides an immense opportunity for the financial sector to combat massive economic, environmental and social challenges
