United Nations Global Compact

Impact dashboard

The CFO Principles supplement the UN Global Compact’s Ten Principles to support companies in the transition to sustainable development and to leverage corporate finance and investments toward the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Principle 1: SDG Impact Thesis and Measurement

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SDG-linked Targets

Companies in the Coalition are setting increasingly ambitious targets on material SDGs, through independent verification and benchmarking, and by using SDG-linked targets in sustainability-linked bonds and loans.

Benchmarking methodology

Based on reported benchmarked targets

Principle 2: Integrated Strategy and Investments

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SDG-aligned Investments 2020-2025 ($billion)

2020-2023: $282 billion | 2020-2025: $472 billion

Companies in the CFO Coalition have steadily increased their SDG-aligned investment since 2020, reaching 41% of total investment and a total of $281 billion since 2020. This puts the Coalition on track to deliver on its commitment to invest $500 billion by 2025.

SDG-aligned Investments as a % of Total Investments

Principle 3: Integrated Corporate SDG Finance

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Sustainable Finance Outstanding

Despite adverse market conditions, companies in the Coalition have steadily increased the use of sustainable finance, reaching 46% of total debt financing, with a focus on sustainability-linked bonds and loans.

Type of SDG Finance

Principle 4: Integrated SDG Communication and Reporting

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Investor Communication on SDG Progress

Direct and integrated communication on SDG strategy, investments and financing remains the primary channel for companies in the CFO Coalition to engage with investors.

SDGs in Investor Relations