This online consultation will discuss ways to catalyze private sustainability finance and how to align core business decisions and investment with the post-2015 agenda. It will also consider policy and regulatory frameworks that can assist development of private finance that seeks to deliver environmental or social benefits, in addition to financial returns. This consultation is part of a series of consultations on ‘Engaging with the Private Sector' that will be conducted globally, regionally, nationally and online. The consultations will address five themes: developing government policies that drive corporate sustainability; enhancing partnerships; mobilizing private sustainability finance; localizing the architecture of SME engagement; and building trust through enhanced transparency and accountability. The UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the UN Global Compact serve as the co-leaders of this consultation. The consultations are expected to result in a final report that synthesizes the e-debate and the global, regional and national consultations. Twitter: #privatesector2015.  

date: 2 June 2014   location: virtual   contact: Ulla Heher, UNIDO or Kari Pedersen, UN Global Compact   e-mail: u.heher@unido.org   www: http://www.worldwewant2015.org/node/427654