United Nations Global Compact


The CFO Coalition for the SDGs is looking to expand its global reach to new corporations and industries worldwide.

The CFO Coalition comprises both the Advanced and the Signatories Groups working to align corporate investments and finance with the Sustainable Development Goals. It aims to leverage trillions of dollars in annual corporate investments, including in emerging markets, to help achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Advanced Group

The CFO Advanced Group is reserved for CFOs or equivalent corporate officers who are interested in shaping the broad agenda of the CFO Coalition and provide high-level direction to and input on the work program. CFOs in this group will have access to global and local events and activities through UN Global Compact Local Networks and will have the opportunity to participate in expert working groups to develop recommendations, frameworks, and best practices.

CFOs in the Advanced Group will have their profile featured on the CFO Coalition for the SDGs website and can participate in the CFO interview series. Additionally, they will receive a communication toolkit for the CFO Coalition and they can use the CFO Coalition logo, which designates them as a Global CFO. They will also be granted access to the CFO Coalition help desk and a dedicated engagement manager with the CFO Coalition team.

CFOs in this Group are expected to participate in a comprehensive set of activities designed to create thought leadership and inspiration for the broader CFO membership. CFOs are also required to submit a CFO Communication on Progress (COP) on Implementation of the CFO Principles by June 30 every year, to be published on the Global Compact website. For the CFO Advanced Group, the requirement includes setting a baseline and targets on core KPIs around SDG investments and financing.
Signatories Group
The CFO Signatories Group will be composed of CFOs who sign the CFO Principles on Integrated SDG Investments andFinance and take tangible action in implementing them inside their companies. They will help to create a broad community of CFOs for the SDGs, scaling up the CFO Coalition and making its impact global. Signatories will have access to local events, CFO guidance and tools, and communication toolkits.

CFOs who participate at the signatory level will receive the signatory communication toolkit and will be able to use the CFO Initiative logo, which designates them as a signatory to the CFO Principles.
Advanced Group
Signatories Group
Access to Global and Local Activities
Focus of Activities
Global and local
Local
Participation in Workstreams
Participation in high-level CFO gatherings
Access to Global Annual Events
Access to Local Events with UNGC Local Networks
Access to CFO Guidance & Tools
Recognition and Support
CFO/company profile on Coalition website
CFO Interviews series
Communication Toolkit for CFO Coalition
Use of CFO Initiative Logo
CFO Advanced Group
CFO Signatory Group
Dedicated Engagement Manager
Access to CFO Taskforce helpdesk
Participation Expectations
Commitment to the CFO Principles
Required
Required
Set Baseline & Targets on Core KPIs
Required by Jun 30 every year
Encouraged
Completion of CFO Annual Implementation Report
Required by Jun 30 every year
Encouraged
Report published on coalition website
Yes, in aggregate
Report published on company website
Encouraged
Encouraged
Aggregate targets published on coalition website
Individual targets published on coalition website
Encouraged

What is the CFO Coalition for the SDGs?

What are the main ambitions of the CFO Coalition for the SDGs?

What are the CFO Principles on Integrated SDG Investments and Finance?

How can I participate in the CFO Coalition for the SDGs ?

What are the benefits of participating in the CFO Advanced Group?

What are some of the CFO Advanced Group’s planned activities for 2023?

What are the benefits of becoming a Signatory?

What is required for companies to participate?

Is there a fee for participation in the CFO Advanced Group?

Do I need to be a participant in the UN Global Compact to participate?

Who are the main partners of the CFO Coalition for the SDGs?

What are some upcoming events?