Publications
Results - 50 of at least 101 items found
Jul 14, 2020
Addressing Gender-Based Violence and Harassment: Emerging Good Practice for the Private Sector
This publication outlines emerging practices in addressing gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH) in operations and investments, while accompanying sector-specific briefs provide targeted guidance on addressing GBVH risks in key sectors, including transport, construction and manufacturing.
96 pages | © July 2020 IFC, EBRD, CDC Group | Complimentary
Jul 8, 2020
Interim Advice for IFC and EBRD Clients on Migrant Workers and COVID-19
This Interim Advice provides guidance to European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and International Finance Corporation (IFC) clients on how to respond to the particular challenges experienced by migrant workers during the COVID-19 outbreak.
13 pages | © July 2020 IFC, EBRD | Complimentary
Jun 22, 2020
Necessary Ambition: How Low-Income Countries Are Adopting Sustainable Finance to Address Poverty, Climate Change, and Other Urgent Challenges
This report is the first comprehensive review of drivers and innovation behind market-level efforts to promote sustainable finance in low-income countries.
64 pages | © June 2020 IFC | Complimentary
Jun 12, 2020
Addressing Increased Reprisals Risk in the Context of COVID-19
The purpose of this tip sheet is to provide practical advice that businesses can follow to minimize risk of reprisals, and to flag specific issues that could be exacerbated in a COVID-19 context.
7 pages | © June 2020 IFC | Complimentary
May 28, 2020
Cumulative Impact Assessment and Management: Hydropower Development in the Trishuli River Basin, Nepal
This report was undertaken by IFC to strengthen understanding of environmental and social impacts of hydropower development that go beyond individual project-level impact assessments by considering a multiproject, basin-wide understanding of potential cumulative impacts in the Trishuli River Basin (TRB).
300 pages | © May 2020 IFC | Complimentary
May 26, 2020
Interim Advice for IFC Clients on Developing a COVID-19 Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (EPRP)
This document provides IFC clients with basic advice and resources for developing emergency preparedness and response plans (EPRPs) for COVID-19-related risks to help prevent and mitigate any harm to workers, their operations, communities, and other stakeholders and to be able to maintain business continuity.
10 pages | © May 2020 IFC | Complimentary
May 20, 2020
Interim Advice for IFC Clients on Safe Stakeholder Engagement in the Context of COVID-19
The main objective of this Interim Advice is to assist IFC clients in identifying alternative approaches and mechanisms for engaging stakeholders while taking all feasible steps to protect the health and safety of those involved.
6 pages | © May 2020 IFC | Complimentary
Apr 7, 2020
Interim Advice for IFC Clients on Supporting Workers in the Context of COVID-19
This Tip Sheet sets out useful information to support decision making in response to the impacts of COVID-19 on workers and employment.
9 pages | © April 2020 IFC | Complimentary
Apr 7, 2020
Interim Advice for IFC Clients on Preventing and Managing Health Risks of COVID-19 in the Workplace
The main objective of this Interim Advice document is to collate and provide publicly available advice from internationally recognized sources to help IFC clients rapidly identify measures for preventing and managing outbreaks of COVID-19 in the workplace and for responding to community COVID-19 infection.
7 pages | © April 2020 IFC | Complimentary
Apr 7, 2020
Tip Sheet for Company Leadership on Crisis Response: Facing the COVID-19 Pandemic
The publication provides company leadership tips on crisis response, from each level of a corporate structure, to ensure the best practices are adopted for short and long-term business implications.
3 pages | © April 2020 IFC | Complimentary
Dec 11, 2019
Guía de Buenas Prácticas para el Desarrollo Eólico en Argentina: Gestión de Impactos en Aves y Murciélagos (Good Practice Guidelines for the Wind Energy Sector in Argentina: Management of Impacts on Birds and Bats)
La Guía de Buenas Prácticas para el Desarrollo Eólico en Argentina: Gestión de Impactos en Aves y Murciélagos ha sido desarrollada por BID Invest y el IFC en cooperación con la SSERyEE para brindar lineamientos técnicos sobre la gestión de los impactos en aves y murciélagos en los proyectos de energía eólica.
87 pages | © December 2019 IDB Invest, IFC | Complimentary
Oct 14, 2019
Global Progress Report of the Sustainable Banking Network - October 2019
The IFC-supported Sustainable Banking Network (SBN)’s second Global Progress Report documents the accelerated progress of SBN members in translating policy innovations into practical implementation.
94 pages | © October 2019 IFC | Complimentary
Dec 3, 2018
Good Practice Note: Managing Risks Associated with Modern Slavery
This Good Practice Note supports the private sector in the fight against modern slavery by providing companies in emerging markets the tools to identify and manage potential risks proactively.
80 pages | © December 2018 IFC, CDC Group, EBRD, DFID | Complimentary
Nov 30, 2018
Private Equity and Venture Capital's Role in Catalyzing Sustainable Investment
The report suggests several specific options to increase the role of private equity and venture capital funds in mobilizing sustainable finance, including the establishment of incubators/accelerators for sustainable startups, among other suggestions.
50 pages | © November 2018 IFC | Complimentary
Oct 1, 2018
Sustainable Banking Network (SBN) Creating Green Bond Markets Report
The Creating Green Bond Markets Report highlights the importance of integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices as a foundation of integrity and value creation in any impact-focused investment, including green bonds.
74 pages | © October 2018 IFC | Complimentary
Mar 12, 2018
Good Practice Note: Environmental, Health, and Safety Approaches for Hydropower Projects
This Good Practice Note is intended to be used in conjunction with other EHS Guidelines and IFC's Performance Standards to identify, avoid, mitigate, and manage EHS risks and impacts in hydropower projects.
74 pages | © March 2018 IFC | Complimentary
Mar 2, 2018
Good Practice Handbook on Environmental Flows for Hydropower Projects
This Good Practice Handbook provides guidance to practitioners on taking rigorous and consistent approaches to assess and manage hydropower project impacts on downstream river ecosystems and people, through the assessment and provision of environmental flows (EFlows).
154 pages | © March 2018 IFC | Complimentary
Feb 26, 2018
Sustainable Banking Network (SBN) Global Progress Report
The IFC-supported Sustainable Banking Network (SBN)’s first comprehensive Global Progress Report evaluates sustainable finance principles and policies in 34 member countries.
74 pages | © February 2018 IFC | Complimentary
Jan 31, 2018
Addressing Gender and Gender-Based Violence in IFC Projects (flyer)
This tip sheet outlines how IFC's Environmental and Social Performance Standards support gender equality and help combat gender-based violence.
2 pages | © January 2018 | Complimentary
Oct 20, 2017
Good Practice Note: Managing Contractors' Environmental and Social Performance
This Good Practice Note (GPN) is aimed at helping clients implement sound, consistent, and effective approaches, in compliance with IFC requirements, to manage the environmental and social (E&S) performance of their contractors, subcontractors, and other third parties working for the project.
48 pages | © October 2017 IFC | Complimentary
Jul 31, 2017
Good Practice Note: IFC Life and Fire Safety: Hospitals
The Life and Fire Safety Good Practice Note on Hospitals is a guideline for investment projects in both new and existing occupancies.
48 pages | © July 2017 IFC | Complimentary
Jul 31, 2017
Good Practice Note: IFC Life and Fire Safety: Hotels
The Life and Fire Safety Good Practice Note on Hotels is a guideline for investment projects in both new and existing occupancies.
46 pages | © July 2017 IFC | Complimentary
Apr 11, 2017
Environmental, Health, and Safety Guidelines for Liquefied Natural Gas Facilities
The EHS Guidelines for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Facilities include information relevant to LNG base load liquefaction plants, transport (by sea and land), storage, regasification (including floating storage regasification units), peak shaving terminals, and LNG fueling facilities.
24 pages | © April 2017 World Bank Group | Complimentary
Mar 1, 2017
Good Practice Handbook: Use of Security Forces: Assessing and Managing Risks and Impacts
This Good Practice Handbook on the Use of Security Forces: Assessing and Managing Risks and Impacts has been developed for IFC clients and other private sector companies and their consultants. The handbook provides practical, project-level guidance for companies to better understand and implement the requirements outlined in Performance Standard 4. Chapters focus on risk assessment, managing private security, managing the relationship with public security, preparing a security management plan, and assessing allegations or incidents related to security personnel.
142 pages | © February 2017 IFC | Complimentary
Feb 15, 2017
Tafila Region Wind Power Projects - Cumulative Effects Assessment
The Tafila Region Wind Power Project Cumulative Effects Assessment (CEA) is the first of its kind in the Eastern Europe, Middle East, and North Africa region. It aims to promote more sustainable wind energy investments in Jordan while assessing and managing potential adverse environmental and social effects of renewables. The overall management and technical direction of the CEA was undertaken by IFC, supported by a team of multidisciplinary international and Jordanian experts and advisors.
184 pages | © February 2017 IFC | Complimentary
Results - 25 of at least 342 items found
Jan 31, 2022
Supporting Companies to Develop and Manage Community-Based Grievance and Feedback Mechanisms Regarding Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment
This toolkit is intended to support private sector companies to amend existing community-based grievance and feedback mechanisms, or develop new mechanisms, that are designed to receive and effectively manage reports of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
20 pages | © January 2022 IFC | Complimentary
Dec 31, 2021
Trishuli Assessment Tool Field Manual: A Standardized Methodology for Freshwater Aquatic Biodiversity Sampling and Long-Term Monitoring for Hydropower Projects in the Himalayan Region
This field manual provides guidance for implementing the Trishuli Assessment Tool in the rivers of Nepal and other Himalayan regions.
108 pages | @ December 2021 IFC | Complimentary
Dec 10, 2021
IFC ESG Guidebook
IFC has created this guidebook as part of a broader effort to raise awareness of ESG issues among companies and investors in developing markets.
84 pages | © December 2021 IFC | Complimentary
Oct 29, 2021
Accelerating Sustainable Finance Together: Global Progress Report of the Sustainable Banking and Finance Network
The third SBFN Global Progress Report captures the significant increase in collective efforts across all parts of the financial sector, and between regulators and industry, to develop shared enabling frameworks for sustainable finance.
116 pages | © October 2021 IFC | Complimentary
Oct 1, 2021
How to Support Your Company to Write and Implement a Workplace Policy for Prevention of Sexual Harassment
This tip sheet provides ‘How To’ steps for integrating the systematic prevention of sexual harassment into human resources policies.
14 pages | © October 2021 IFC | Complimentary
Oct 1, 2021
How to Support Your Company to Write and Implement an Employee Code of Conduct for Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
This tip sheet provides ‘How To’ steps to ensure that prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment is systematically integrated into codes of conduct.
14 pages | © October 2021 IFC | Complimentary
Oct 1, 2021
How to Support Your Company to Establish and Manage a Worker Grievance Mechanism for Sexual Harassment
This tip sheet provides ‘How To’ steps to ensure that the issue of addressing sexual harassment is systematically integrated into company grievance processes.
14 pages | © October 2021 IFC | Complimentary
Oct 1, 2021
How to Support Your Company to Develop a Community-Based Grievance Mechanism for Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
This tip sheet provides ‘How To’ steps for addressing gender-related grievances from affected communities, including stakeholder consultation and how to set up a community-based grievance mechanism.
14 pages | © October 2021 IFC | Complimentary
Jun 30, 2021
Strategy for Sustainable Hydropower Development in the Jhelum Poonch River Basin Pakistan
The strategy for sustainable hydropower development described in this document aims to balance conservation and development as well as minimize the negative environmental and social impacts of hydropower projects in the basin.
334 pages | © June 2021 IFC | Complimentary
Jun 4, 2021
Sustainability Case Studies: Lessons Learned on Leading Through Crisis and Recovering Stronger
This publication features practical guidance from successful women business leaders on how companies can build their resilience. It is based on survey data, first-hand experience, and lessons learned as these women—all working in emerging markets or fragile contexts—steered their organizations through the COVID-19 crisis.
14 pages | © June 2021 IFC | Complimentary
May 25, 2021
Artificial Intelligence Solutions to Support Environmental, Social, and Governance Integration in Emerging Markets
This paper describes the potential approaches for institutional investors and asset managers to align their investment strategies for emerging markets with the Sustainable Development Goals through environmental, social, and governance (ESG)-integrated investments.
30 pages | © May 2021 IFC, Amundi | Complimentary
Apr 30, 2021
Boosting Tourism: Environmental and Social Diagnostic of the Tourism Sector in Solomon Islands' Western Province
This study gives investors an overview of the potential environmental and social (E&S) risks, impacts, and opportunities, with a focus on a tourism corridor in the Western Province, Solomon Islands, and how to reduce potential risks and impacts to realize the tourism development opportunities.
232 pages | © April 2021 | Complimentary
Mar 25, 2021
Good Practice Note for the Private Sector: Addressing the Risks of Retaliation Against Project Stakeholders
IDB Invest and IFC have developed this guidance to provide our clients and other private sector companies and their consultants with practical advice for screening, preventing, and responding to reprisals.
58 pages | © March 2021 IFC, IDB Invest | Complimentary
Feb 26, 2021
Special Guidance: Disclosure and Transparency in Crisis - Increasing Resilience and Building Trust During and After COVID-19
This Special Guidance is designed to help both listed and privately-owned companies disclose what they are doing to manage the economic, environmental, and social impacts of the pandemic, using IFC's Disclosure and Transparency Framework, which is focused on strategy, governance, and performance.
20 pages | © February 2021 | Complimentary
Dec 9, 2020
Case Study: Exploring Client Approaches to Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response - Alcazar Energy, Egypt
Alcazar Energy recognizes that workplace bullying, and in particular any forms of sexual harassment, could impact business operations and the employee’s wellbeing.
8 pages | © December 2020 IFC | Complimentary
Dec 9, 2020
Case Study: Exploring Client Approaches to Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response - TAQA Arabia, Energy, Egypt
TAQA Arabia recognized a need to consider specific risks for women as part of the project’s environmental, social, and health and safety requirements.
6 pages | © December 2020 IFC | Complimentary
Dec 9, 2020
Case Study: Exploring Client Approaches to Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response - Asyaport, Infrastructure, Turkey
The case study explores how the company has taken action to promote equal opportunities and highlights the the implementation of the company’s Environmental and Social Action Plan.
7 pages | © December 2020 IFC | Complimentary
Dec 9, 2020
Case Study: Exploring Client Approaches to Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response - Gas Natural Açu (GNA), Energy, Brazil
The case study explores how the company has implemented key elements for prevention of gender-based violence and sexual harassment within the workplace.
9 pages | © December 2020 IFC | Complimentary
Dec 9, 2020
Case Study: Exploring Client Approaches to Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response - Bioparques de Occidente, Agribusiness and Forestry, Mexico
The case study explores how the company has implemented a holistic approach towards the prevention of gender-based violence and sexual harassment within the workplace and its worker housing complexes.
10 pages | © December 2020 IFC | Complimentary
Nov 11, 2020
Disclosure and Transparency During COVID-19 – Increasing Resilience and Building Trust During and After the Pandemic
This tip sheet provides guidance for both listed and privately-owned companies on how to disclose what they are doing to manage the economic, environmental, and social impacts of the pandemic, using IFC’s Disclosure and Transparency Framework, which is focused on strategy, governance, and performance.
7 pages | © November 2020 IFC | Complimentary
Sep 21, 2020
Powered by Women - Business Case for Gender Diversity and Equality in Nepal’s Hydropower Sector
This Powered by Women report was developed by International Finance Corporation (IFC) as part of its commitment to mainstream gender into its programs. By building the Business Case for Gender Equality and Diversity in Nepal’s Hydropower sector, this report provides the foundation for the Powered by Women Initiative to help companies promote business growth and efficiency and enhance sustainability through increased gender diversity.
50 pages | © September 2020 IFC | Complimentary
Jul 14, 2020
Addressing Gender-Based Violence and Harassment: Emerging Good Practice for the Private Sector
This publication outlines emerging practices in addressing gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH) in operations and investments, while accompanying sector-specific briefs provide targeted guidance on addressing GBVH risks in key sectors, including transport, construction and manufacturing.
96 pages | © July 2020 IFC, EBRD, CDC Group | Complimentary
Jul 8, 2020
Interim Advice for IFC and EBRD Clients on Migrant Workers and COVID-19
This Interim Advice provides guidance to European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and International Finance Corporation (IFC) clients on how to respond to the particular challenges experienced by migrant workers during the COVID-19 outbreak.
13 pages | © July 2020 IFC, EBRD | Complimentary
Jun 22, 2020
Necessary Ambition: How Low-Income Countries Are Adopting Sustainable Finance to Address Poverty, Climate Change, and Other Urgent Challenges
This report is the first comprehensive review of drivers and innovation behind market-level efforts to promote sustainable finance in low-income countries.
64 pages | © June 2020 IFC | Complimentary
Jun 12, 2020
Addressing Increased Reprisals Risk in the Context of COVID-19
The purpose of this tip sheet is to provide practical advice that businesses can follow to minimize risk of reprisals, and to flag specific issues that could be exacerbated in a COVID-19 context.
7 pages | © June 2020 IFC | Complimentary
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