Objectives On completion of this tutorial, you will be able to:

• Recognize the challenges SDGs present for the private sector
• Identify the relationship between the SDGs, ESG, & sustainable finance
• Recognize the opportunities SDGs present for the financial sector, and the importance SDGs will play in future investments

Tutorial Overview The SDGs have huge implications for the financial sector. While the SDG framework was not developed specifically with business in mind, companies are increasingly assessed on their progress in achieving the SDGs, both positive and negative. This requires understanding the impact of businesses on delivering the SDGs and managing the associated risks, including assessing investment opportunities to ensure they align with the SDGs and a company's sustainability agenda. This tutorial describes how the SDGs are shaping the private sector - with particular focus on the financial industry - and changing the way business is transacted and investments are made. Prerequisite Knowledge Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - An Introduction Tutorial Level: Introductory Tutorial Duration: 25 minutes