Clemence Chatelin: Advising on impact investing

UN's 17 social development goals

clock • 4 min read

Impact investing is on the rise and so, in this piece, financial planner Clemence Chatelin takes a look at how advisers can match up client appetite with the United Nations’ 17 social development goals…

Impact investing is a way of investing that not only brings financial returns but also has a positive impact on society. Most fund managers and organisations orientate themselves on aligning their impact goals and investment themes to those of the United Nations' 17 Social Development Goals (UN SDGs). The UN SDGs are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. They address the global challenges we face, including those related to poverty, inequality, climate, environmental degradation, prosperity, and peace and justice. The goals interconnect and in order to le...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Your profession

'No major shift' in adviser platform priorities despite Consumer Duty

'No major shift' in adviser platform priorities despite Consumer Duty

Research finds regulation has ‘reinforced’ not changed behaviour

Sahar Nazir
clock 28 May 2025 • 2 min read
Gen Z consider advisers 'most important source' despite finfluencer popularity

Gen Z consider advisers 'most important source' despite finfluencer popularity

71% of them now turning to social media and finfluencers

Sahar Nazir
clock 28 May 2025 • 2 min read
Female clients steer towards equities as the non-advised stick to cash

Female clients steer towards equities as the non-advised stick to cash

Advice improves willingness to take risk, M&G finds

Isabel Baxter
clock 28 May 2025 • 2 min read