The sustainable development goals (SDGs) have been taking sustainable investing to the next level. Since their adoption by all United Nations member states in 2015, the 17 SDGs, with their 169 targets and 232 indicators, have crystallised an understanding of sustainable development.

Together they provide a blueprint for investors seeking to harvest alpha while contributing to societal well-being and environmental sustainability. But few in the investment community have investigated what the SDGs are all about, what the world is doing to achieve them by 2030 – their due date – and how the SDGs are expected to influence sustainable investing in the years ahead.

Overall, Robeco hope this article helps to explain the relevance of the SDGs for investors, who want to shape real world outcomes.

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