GLOBAL Private Finance for the SDGs
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About Us

UNDP's Private Finance for the SDGs leverages, scales, and aligns private sector investments to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

Our Team

Our team comprises experts passionate about driving private sector investments towards achieving the SDGs.

Our Partners

We collaborate with partners to drive sustainable private investment solutions, leveraging diverse expertise and resources to help achieve the SDGs.

Senior Advisory Group

Our Senior Advisory Group, led by UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner, comprises global sustainability leaders who provide strategic guidance.

Contact Us

For inquiries about partnerships, the SDG Investor Platform, or connecting with stakeholders, please contact us. Our team is here to help.

SDG Investor Platform

Discover comprehensive market intelligence on SDG-aligned investment prospects, including Investment Opportunity Areas, countries, sectors, and targeted SDGs.

Financial Centres for Sustainability

Financial Centres for Sustainability (FC4S) is a global network of 44 financial centres collaborating to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement.

Growth Stage Impact Ventures

The Growth Stage Impact Ventures (GSIV) programme identifies and supports successful enterprises from developing countries that significantly contribute to the SDGs and integrate impact considerations into their decision-making processes.

Impact Venture Hub

The Impact Venture Hub accelerates sustainable development by supporting high-impact ventures, building a global network of mission-driven organizations and stimulating impactful investments.

Insurance and Risk Finance Facility

The Insurance and Risk Finance Facility (IRFF) develops innovative insurance solutions in 34 countries, aiming to expand to 50 by 2025, to protect vulnerable communities and transform insurance markets for greater resilience.

Thematic Bonds

UNDP extends its thematic debt expertise to corporates and private institutions, facilitating the issuance of thematic bonds to unlock capital for projects with significant environmental and social benefits.

Impact Management and Measurement Trainings

Access the management standards designed to guide businesses and investors to embed sustainability and the UN Sustainable Development Goals at the core of internal management and decision-making practices.

Integrated National Financing Frameworks

Integrated National Financing Frameworks (INFFs) provide a framework for financing national sustainable development priorities and the SDGs at the country level.

News

Our news centre is your source for the latest stories, press releases, blogs, and other updates.

Publications

Our publications section offers the SDG Impact Standards, reports, and other research.

Publications

Our publications section offers in-depth reports, research, and insights on Private Finance for the SDGs.

General
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The Climate Dictionary: An everyday guide to climate change by UNDP Climate Promise
The Climate Dictionary: An everyday guide to climate change by UNDP Climate Promise
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SDG Impact Standards
Download About the SDG Impact Standards
Download About the SDG Impact Standards

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Download the FAQs
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Download Glossary
Download the Glossary

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Find an Accredited Trainer for the SDG Impact Standards
Find an Accredited Trainer for the SDG Impact Standards
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Find upcoming open enrolment training courses on the SDG Impact Standards
Find upcoming open enrolment training courses on the SDG Impact Standards
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SDG Impact Standards for Enterprises
Download the SDG Impact Standards for Enterprises version 1.0
Download the SDG Impact Standards for Enterprises version 1.0

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Download Guidance for the SDG Impact Standards for Enterprises
Download Guidance for the SDG Impact Standards for Enterprises

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Download the SDG Impact Self-Assessment Tool for Enterprises
Download the SDG Impact Self-Assessment Tool for Enterprises
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Download the response to the most recent consultation input
Download the response to the most recent consultation input

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Download the mapping to the SDGD Recommendations
Download the mapping to the SDGD Recommendations

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Download the mapping to the UNGC CFO Principles
Download the mapping to the UNGC CFO Principles

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French
Download the SDG Impact Standards for Enterprises version 1.0 French
Download the SDG Impact Standards for Enterprises version 1.0 French

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French
Download the SDG Impact Self-Assessment Tool for Enterprises
Download the SDG Impact Self-Assessment Tool for Enterprises

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Japanese
Download the SDG Impact Standards for Enterprises version 1.0 in Japanese
Download the SDG Impact Standards for Enterprises version 1.0 in Japanese

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Japanese
Download the Enterprise Actions in Japanese
Download the Enterprise Actions in Japanese

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Japanese
Download the SDG Impact Self-Assessment Tool for Enterprises in Japanese
Download the SDG Impact Self-Assessment Tool for Enterprises in Japanese

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Mandarin Chinese
Download the SDG Impact Standards for Enterprises version 1.0 in Mandarin Chinese
Download the SDG Impact Standards for Enterprises version 1.0 in Mandarin Chinese

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Spanish
Download the SDG Impact Standards for Enterprises version 1.0 in Spanish
Download the SDG Impact Standards for Enterprises version 1.0 in Spanish

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SDG Impact Standards for Private Equity
Download the SDG Impact Standards for Private Equity version 1.0
Download the SDG Impact Standards for Private Equity version 1.0

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Download Standards Guidance for the SDG Impact Standards for Private Equity Funds
Download Standards Guidance for the SDG Impact Standards for Private Equity Funds

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Download the SDG Impact Self-Assessment Tool for Private Equity Fund
Download the SDG Impact Self-Assessment Tool for Private Equity Fund

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English
Download the response to the most recent consultation input
Download the response to the most recent consultation input

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Download the mapping to the Operating Principles for Impact Management
Download the mapping to the Operating Principles for Impact Management

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French
Download the SDG Impact Standards for Private Equity version 1.0 French
Download the SDG Impact Standards for Private Equity version 1.0 French

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Download the SDG Impact Self-Assessment Tool for Private Equity
Download the SDG Impact Self-Assessment Tool for Private Equity

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Korean
Download the SDG Impact Standards for Private Equity version 1.0 in Korean
Download the SDG Impact Standards for Private Equity version 1.0 in Korean

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Mandarin Chinese
SDG Impact Standards for Bond Issuers version 1.0 in Mandarin Chinese
Download the SDG Impact Standards for Private Equity version 1.0 in Mandarin Chinese

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Spanish
SDG Impact Standards for Bond Issuers version 1.0 in Spanish
Download the SDG Impact Standards for Private Equity version 1.0 in Spanish

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SDG Impact Standards for Bond Issuers
Download the SDG Impact Standards for Bond Issuers version 1.0
Download the SDG Impact Standards for Bond Issuers version 1.0

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Download Standards Guidance for the SDG Impact Standards for Bond Issuers
Download Standards Guidance for the SDG Impact Standards for Bond Issuers

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Download the SDG Impact Self-assessment tool for Bond Issuers
Download the SDG Impact Self-assessment tool for Bond Issuers

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English
Download the response to the most recent consultation input
Download the response to the most recent consultation input

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Korean
SDG Impact Standards for Bond Issuers version 1.0 in Korean
Download SDG Impact Standards for Bond Issuers version 1.0 in Korean

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Mandarin Chinese
SDG Impact Standards for Bond Issuers version 1.0 in Mandarin Chinese
Download the SDG Impact Standards for Bond Issuers version 1.0 in Mandarin Chinese

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Spanish
SDG Impact Standards for Bond Issuers version 1.0 in Spanish
Download the SDG Impact Standards for Bond Issuers version 1.0 in Spanish

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OECD-UNDP Impact Standards for Financing Sustainable Development
OECD-UNDP Impact Standards for Financing Sustainable Development
Read about the OECD-UNDP Impact Standards for Financing Sustainable Development
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Fullerton-UNDP Sustainability Management Framework
Download the Fullerton-UNDP joint publication "Best Practices for Climate Investments in Private Equity Developing a Sustainability Management Framework for Emerging Asia"
Download the Fullerton-UNDP joint publication "Best Practices for Climate Investments in Private Equity Developing a Sustainability Management Framework for Emerging Asia"

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Thai listed companies
SDG Guidebook for Thai Listed Companies
SDG Guidebook for Thai Listed Companies
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