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The world is facing a myriad of global challenges including climate change, biodiversity loss, and conflict. Many developing countries are dealing with shrinking growth prospects, weakening investment, and surging debt. These trends are reversing hard-won development gains and threatening progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

To meet these sustainability challenges, the UN estimates that an annual investment of $3 to $5 trillion is required. With less than six years remaining to achieve the SDGs, mobilizing both public and private resources at an unprecedented scale is critical.

This is where the CFO Coalition for the SDGs plays a pivotal role.

The Coalition brings together finance leaders who are committed to aligning corporate finance with the SDGs. By embracing the CFO Principles on Integrated SDG Investments and Finance, and implementing measurable Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), these leaders are driving significant investments into sustainable projects. Research demonstrates that companies adopting sustainable practices not only contribute to global development but also enjoy higher profitability, enhanced corporate reputation, and increased customer loyalty.

According to the Business and Sustainable Development Commission, integrating the SDGs into the global economic strategy could unlock $12 trillion in opportunities and create 380 million jobs annually by 2030. The CFO Coalition is committed to realizing this potential, with its members pledging to invest over $500 billion by 2025 and aiming to establish a $10 trillion market for SDG-aligned finance by 2030.

By participating in the Coalition, CFOs gain a unique platform to exchange insights with peers, collaborate on innovative financial strategies, and actively shape a sustainable future that benefits both business and society. The Coalition is driving transformative change, ensuring that corporate finance is a force for good in achieving the SDGs and securing a resilient and equitable world for future generations.

"Joining the UN Global Compact is a natural fit for Workiva and our years of experience solving complex business problems for the world’s largest organizations. I look forward to working alongside my fellow global CFOs, making sense of the complex ESG ecosystem and achieving greater transparency and accountability."

Jill Klindt • CFO, Workiva

"Climate change is perhaps the biggest challenge of our times, affecting lives and disrupting national economies. Only by bringing together all stakeholders to align our strategies, support the required investments, and measure progress through standardized periodic reporting will we be able to overcome this challenge."

Maher Al-Haffar • CFO, Cemex

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