Time to take action

Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals has stalled in many areas. However, it is still possible to reverse the development and part of the solution is to invest in sustainable businesses in developing countries that can contribute to inclusive economic growth, job creation, digitalisation and the green transition. Together with other actors, such as civil society organisations, development banks, other business partners and traditional aid organisations, we can accelerate the pace of investment in developing countries and contribute to sustainable development.

Halfway to the 2030 Agenda

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement collectively form an action plan with the aim of leading to peace, prosperity, lower emissions and sustainable growth. As we get closer to 2030, we can see that developments are not heading in the right direction.

Progress on some goals has stalled, while progress in other areas is regressing – a trend exacerbated by the global crises of recent years. Part of the solution to reverse the trend is sustainable investments in companies that can contribute to inclusive economic growth, job creation, digitalisation and the green transition.

More about the progress on the SDGs