M&G Investments’ latest SDG Reckoning report reveals that the world is on track to deliver only six of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).
M&G Investments’ latest SDG Reckoning report reveals that the world is on track to deliver only six of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). Launched in 2015, the UN SDGs are a global call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030. M&G analysis shows that progress across nearly 65% of SDGs is lagging, with no time to waste on achieving a more inclusive society, one that protects nature and thrives off a circular, regenerative economy.
M&G’s second SDG Reckoning report has assessed all 17 SDGs - from a general perspective and through an impact investing lens - using a scale of 1 to 10 to assess progress since last year’s inaugural rankings, determining whether the world has started to follow through on its pandemic-related sustainable recovery pledges. While governments have to secure public funding and set a supportive policy agenda, private sector players including investors have a huge role to play in directing the capital required to solve the global sustainable development challenge.
Click here to view the interactive summary. The full report can also be found here.
While we support the UN SDGs, we are not associated with the UN and our funds are not endorsed by them. The views expressed in this report should not be taken as a recommendation, advice or forecast.
The views expressed in this document should not be taken as a recommendation, advice or forecast.
By Ben Constable-Maxwell, Head of Sustainable and Impact Investing
By Ben Constable-Maxwell, Head of Sustainable and Impact Investing
Ben Constable-Maxwell is Head of Sustainable and Impact Investing, leading M&G’s strategy on impact investing as well as covering sustainability issues such as climate change and the circular economy. He has been central to the development of ESG integration within M&G’s investment processes and has supported the development of ESG solutions for clients across asset classes. Ben plays an active industry role as a member of various sustainable and impact investment initiatives, interacting with companies, policymakers, NGOs and other investors.
He is a Trustee at Firefly International youth organisation, which provides educational and mental health support for young people in conflict-affected areas in the Balkans and Middle East.
Previous to joining M&G in 2003, Ben spent four years with the Equities team at Invesco Perpetual. Ben has an honours degree in Classics from the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.