Today, growing public awareness of environmental and social issues is driving changes in consumer behavior, investment, and regulation. To help our clients succeed in this changing global environment, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has developed world-class environmental and social development expertise. Read more...

Additionally, IFC's Footprint Program ensures our business operations are consistent with how we do business, what we ask of our clients, and our commitment to sustainability and climate change.

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IFC Committed to Sustainable Palm Oil IFC is committed to sustainable palm oil, and actively supports the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). The first-ever shipment of RSPO-certified sustainable palm oil to a European port is occurring this November. Full story »		IFC Support for China's Green Credit Policy In support of the government's goal to curb pollution and high energy consumption, China's Ministry of Environment Protection and IFC have launched a handbook introducing the Equator Principles, Performance Standards, and Environmental, Health, and Safety Guidelines to Chinese banks focused on managing social and environmental risks. Full story »
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