The increasing sophistication with which sustainability development goals (SDGs) are being incorporated by investment firms means individuals can see how their investments are making a difference in line with their own personal goals and in the context of the broader economy and society, experts have said.
Using SDGs as a framework gives investors the ability to measure a company’s impact on society and the environment in an “inside-out way” as distinct from using more “outside in” thinking associated with incorporating ESG where more thought is given to how external risks might impact a company’s performance, Jan Anton van Zanten, Robeco’s sustainable development goals strategist told