What We Do

The Social Responsibility Program implements its objectives through four program areas:


Community Investment Strategies
The Community Investment Strategies program provides an integrated approach to community development and stakeholder engagement which helps companies structure their Community Investment. Read more...


Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Strategies and Sustainability Reporting
CSR Strategies is a new advisory product to help companies become more strategic about their corporate social responsibility activities and improve their business performance through effective communication and public reporting. Read more...


Competitiveness through Labor Standards
In February 2007, IFC partnered with the International Labour Organization (ILO) to develop the Better Work Program, through which Social Responsibility implements its Competitiveness through Labor Standards program. Read more...


Business and Human Rights
The business case for human rights has become an important part of the human development dialogue. The pressure to address human rights issues at a business level is real for IFC clients and partners in capital markets. Read more...