The United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) Private Finance for the SDGs unit, part of the Sustainable Finance Hub, has launched a new website to support private sector investment aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This platform offers tools like the enhanced SDG Investor Platform, which identifies investment opportunities to align private capital with the SDGs. It also includes the SDG Impact Standards and a customisable Impact Measurement and Management (IMM) framework, developed under the former ‘SDG Impact’ initiative, ensuring investments achieve both financial returns and social and environmental impact.
“The launch of this new website is a milestone in our efforts to streamline access to essential resources that drive sustainable private finance. By bringing together these tools and insights, we are helping to empower investors, financial institutions, and policymakers to make informed decisions that not only yield financial returns but also contribute meaningfully social and environmental value,” said Sebnem Sener, Head of UNDP’s Private Finance for SDGs.
She added, “It serves as an important resource for integrating sustainability into financial strategies. By providing comprehensive guidance and tools like the SDG Investor Platform, we are helping businesses and investors align their financial goals with positive social and environmental outcomes, thereby contributing to bridging the SDG financing gap.”
Developed through strategic partnerships between UNDP and key stakeholders, the new Private Finance for the SDGs website highlights the role of collaboration in scaling impactful private sector investments and enhancing the global financial system’s support for the SDGs.