SDG Report Financing a Better World: the Role of IFCs in Achieving the SDGs

18 March 2024
January 2024

1. What are the Sustainable Development Goals and why are they important?

2. Why are the SDGs important for Jersey’s financial and related professional services industry?

Regulation
Investor demand
Performance
Cost of capital
Customer demand

3. How do Jersey’s financed economic activities contribute to the SDGs?

Funds
Banking
Private Wealth
Capital markets
“As a financial institution and a local employer, [we are] redefining our ESG strategy, governance framework, dedicated resource and product offering to increase our positive SDG impact.”
“I do not believe it is merely a coincidence that the ultimate choices in our portfolios are often those companies that get high ratings in ‘the best companies to work for’ research, and favourable ESG classifications, even though these are not primary parameters we use to rate the suitability of an investment”
“TISE, in conjunction with Jersey-based Listing Agents, is assisting a range of companies from across a variety of different sectors, including some major global brands, to undertake initiatives which contribute towards the pursuit of the UN SDGs.”
“Many of our practitioners take part in shaping the responses of our jurisdictions to assist in sustainable investment and ESG initiatives in the finance industry through involvement in governmental, regulatory and industry groups.”
Case Study

4. Opportunities for Jersey and the call to action