Five years ago, in September 2015, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted by all UN Member States. These 17 goals promised to be the blueprint to achieving a more sustainable future for all, addressing global sustainability crises such as poverty; health and well-being; education and climate change.

Since then, the concept of responsible investment has enjoyed something of a coming of age, with some investors considering the SDGs as a benchmark for successful impact. But as with any adolescent, there are growing pains. Even with increased interest in responsible investment, action to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by the 2030 deadline is not yet of the scale or significance required.