The $7tr opportunity: Investors urged to step up pursuit of Sustainable Development Goals

BusinessGreen staff
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New report from Global Impact Investing Network warns a step change in investment levels is needed if the world is to meet its development goals

Investors are this week being urged to allocate more capital towards companies and projects that support the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), amidst warnings that a major investment gap needs...

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