The Social Responsibility Program supports proactive management of the social and environmental dimensions of a company's business practices. It is part of IFC's response to the increased demand for guidance and support from our client companies and the private sector in mainstreaming sustainability into business processes, with a special focus on four program areas:

• Community Investment Strategies
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Strategies and Sustainability Reporting
• Competitiveness through Labor Standards
• Business and Human Rights

The Program adds to IFC's engagement with clients by identifying and implementing opportunities to move beyond compliance with IFC's environmental and social performance standards. Read more...

Recent Highlights

Draft Guide to Human Rights Impact Assessment and Management - Request for Comments

IFC, IBLF and the UN Global Compact are requesting comments on the draft Guide to Human Rights Impact Assessment and Management. Released in June 2007, this publication aims to help companies identify and address human rights risks and impacts, and integrate the results of the assessment into their management system. Learn more...


Promoting Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Emerging Markets
Recognizing a growing need for support in this area among client companies and the wider private sector, IFC works through its Social Responsibility practice area to make advice and tools available to help emerging market firms incorporate CSR into strategic business planning and communications processes. For additional information, please download our brochure. [PDF]