UN Sustainable Development Goals – The Leading ESG Framework for Large Companies?
Davis Polk’s series on environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) developments continues with this article on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (“SDGs”), which aim to create a “world free of poverty, hunger, disease and want, where all life can thrive.” Approximately 40% of the world’s largest companies acknowledge the SDGs in their corporate reporting or in the CEO and/or Chair’s message. This article introduces the SDGs and describes their nuances, focusing on how companies can leverage the SDGs to improve their mandatory and voluntary ESG disclosure, guide interactions with investors and other key stakeholders, and reap the economic benefits the SDGs are expected to provide.
This communication, which we believe may be of interest to our clients and friends of the firm, is for general information only. It is not a full analysis of the matters presented and should not be relied upon as legal advice. This may be considered attorney advertising in some jurisdictions. Please refer to the firm's privacy notice for further details.
Copy link to share post