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The SDGs create tremendous opportunities for companies, and contributing to them will require substantial capital. Whether entering new markets or developing new business models, companies will need to raise capital for research and development (R&D), human resources, physical assets and other activities.In this publication, they introduce an integrated model for corporate SDG finance to support the many ways businesses can contribute to the SDGs while creating a broad market for investors seeking credible impact investments. They seek a paradigm shift where companies compete for capital based not only on their investment thesis, but also on their SDG impact thesis. They believe that efficient capital markets can encourage companies to experiment with and improve upon a wide range of sustainability solutions, and overtime, help identify the most effective ways to contribute to the SDGs. The goal is to champion Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) and corporate treasurers as the stewards of trillions of US dollars in investments that can contribute directly to the SDGs.Involving CFOs and corporate finance professionals means giving a voice to companies to participate meaningfully in the SDG finance agenda. It enables companies to compete for impact-oriented capital by proactively communicating the effectiveness and impact of private sector solutions for the SDGs. It further promotes the credibility of companies as scalable investment vehicles for the SDGs, including through foreign direct investments in emerging and least developing markets.