We are a group of change makers and dreamers working to build a more inclusive and sustainable world where all people, everywhere, can reach their fullest potential
Who we are
Our motivation
The world faces complex social and environmental challenges to achieve sustainable development
Extreme poverty
167 Million people
live on less than $1.90 USD/day
Water stress
2 Billion people
are affected by water stress
Air polution
9 out of 10 people
live in health hazard polluted cities
Women inequality
1 out of 5 woman
are subject to violence by an intimate partner
Children iliteracy
9% of children
are out of primary school
Global warming
1.1°C in temperature
increase since pre-industrial period
World leaders signed an agenda for sustainable development (Sustainable Development Goals – SDGs), committing to free humanity from poverty, secure a healthy planet and build an inclusive society.
From: United Nations (2017) – The Sustainable Development Goals Report
The cost of achieving the SDGs is USD$11.5 Trillion. The estimated funding gap is: USD$3.1 Trillion
How are we going to pay for this?
Domestic resources?
Philanthropic giving?
Development assistance?
Domestic resources?
Philanthropic giving?
Development assistance?
The private sector should play a significant role in building, funding and operating real solutions to the world’s most endemic problems.
From: Guido Schmidt-Traub (2015) – Investment Needs to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
Redirecting 1.3% of assets managed by the private sector (capital markets) will cover SDG funding gap
$218USD Trillion
Broad universe of assets under professional management
$3.1USD Trillion
SDGs funding gap