Publications
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Jun 30, 2013
Manual for Performance-Based Contracting by Water Utility Companies in Brazil
This manual is a practical tool to promote the development of Performance-Based Contracts with the intention of helping water utility companies improve their operational efficiency levels, reduce their water losses, and increase the quality of their services.
68 pages | © June 2013 IFC | Complimentary
Jun 18, 2013
Public-Private Solar Project Generates Power, Reduces Carbon Emissions in India
The state of Gujarat in India, which enjoys more than 300 sunny days a year, has a long-term goal of making its capital, Gandhinagar, a solar-powered city. As a first step, Gujarat turned to IFC to help with an innovative 5 MW rooftop solar project to add power generating capacity, develop contractual models for further solar projects, and demonstrate the technical and economic feasibility of rooftop-based solar power.
Region: South Asia / Strategic Priority: Climate Change
Jun 18, 2013
Improving Competitiveness and Reducing Pollution through Resource Efficiency in Russia
IFC is working with Russia’s industrial sector to increase investments in resource efficiency technologies that reduce both costs and pollution. So far, IFC has worked with 58 entities, including companies such as UAZ-Metallurgia and Kuibyshev Azot, and has facilitated $312 million in resource efficiency investments, allowing companies to mitigate environmental damage, increase profits, become more competitive, and attract more capital.
Region: Europe & Central Asia / Strategic Priority: Manufacturing / Key Topic: Climate Change
Jun 18, 2013
Increasing Access to Affordable and Modern Off-grid Lighting
Lighting Africa, a joint IFC and World Bank program, aims to create a market for safe, affordable, modern off-grid lighting products that directly benefit low-income households and small businesses. The program supports companies entering this market by providing them with business and quality assurance guidance and access to finance.
Regions: Sub-Saharan Africa, Global / Strategic Priorities: Climate Change, Infrastructure
Jun 18, 2013
Removing Market Barriers to Support Clean Energy Development in Albania
IFC is working with local and international Small Hydro Power Plant (SHPP) developers, and local government and finance institutions to develop Albania’s renewable energy market, remove existing barriers for investments, and improve related regulatory frameworks.
Region: Europe & Central Asia / Strategic Priorities: Climate Change, Infrastructure
Jun 18, 2013
Making Bangladesh’s Agricultural Sector More Sustainable
IFC is working with leading seed companies in Bangladesh to promote more sustainable farming practices, such as the production, distribution, and adoption of stress-tolerant seeds. As a result of IFC's engagement, over 60,000 farmers were exposed to practices which increase productivity, facilitate access to supply chains and are environmentally-friendly.
Region: South Asia / Strategic Priority: Agribusiness
Jun 12, 2013
IFC Sustainability Resources Brochure 2013
This brochure highlights sustainability resources produced or co-produced by IFC's Environment, Social and Governance Department (CES), the Sustainable Business Advisory (SBA) and the Climate Business Department (CBG). These resources include publications, tools, and learning & training programs. While not exhaustive, this brochure offers a navigation point for users on some of IFC's key sustainability resources.
36 pages | © June 2013 IFC | Complimentary
Jun 5, 2013
Creating Opportunities in East Asia and the Pacific: Inclusive Economic Development
This issue highlights how IFC works with the private sector to promote inclusive economic development in the region, where more than 35 percent of the world's poor live. The brochure showcases real life stories of how people in China, Cambodia, Papua New Guinea, Vietnam and other countries benefit from IFC projects, which help create jobs, increase their income levels, and make economic growth as equitable as possible.
38 pages | © June 2013 IFC | Complimentary
Jun 5, 2013
Success of Geothermal Wells: A Global Study
This report presents analysis of a database of global geothermal drilling success. The database, compiled by IFC, covers geothermal fields that together supply power to 71 percent of the world’s installed geothermal electricity generating capacity, making it the largest database of its kind. This report analyzes that data to gain a better understanding of the probability of drilling a successful well, and the factors that influence such success, which will be of interest to geothermal developers, and to financers engaged in the risk assessment of such projects.
Mar 29, 2013
Geothermal Exploration Best Practices: A Guide to Resource Data Collection, Analysis, and Presentation for Geothermal Projects
The Guide outlines procedures and exploration techniques for geothermal projects and provides guidelines for presenting a geothermal project to funding entities and insurance companies. A focus is placed on high temperature geothermal resources for electricity generation.
74 pages | © March 2013 IFC | Complimentary
Feb 28, 2013
Existing and Potential Technologies for Carbon Emissions Reductions in the Indian Cement Industry
The publication includes a set of technical papers developed under the Low Carbon Technology Roadmap for Indian Cement Industry project, which is implemented with support from IFC. The content of the report falls under five categories : co-processing of alternative fuels and raw materials, improved thermal and electrical efficiency, clinker substitution, waste heat recovery and newer technologies such as nanotechnology.
90 pages | © February 2013 IFC | Complimentary
Dec 21, 2012
IFC's Sustainability Framework: From Policy Update to Implementation
This publication summarizes key aspects of IFC's updated Sustainability Framework (2012), and highlights environmental and social issues of current and emerging importance for business, including climate change, business and human rights, supply chain management, gender issues, stakeholder engagement, Indigenous Peoples, and biodiversity and ecosystem services.
40 pages | © December 2012 IFC | Complimentary
Dec 1, 2012
Establishing a Knowledge Network for Sustainable Financing
IFC has been working with financial institutions in emerging markets for more than a decade to develop sustainable finance.
Regions: East Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, Sub-Saharan Africa / Strategic Priority: Climate Change
Jun 28, 2012
Municipal Solid Waste Management: Opportunities for Russia - Summary of Key Findings
Municipal solid waste (MSW) management system is one of the key components of a country’s overall environmental and resource efficiency framework. Inefficient MSW treatment in Russia today is causing negative environmental impact, and results in suboptimal use of raw materials and energy.
24 pages | © June 2012 IFC | Complimentary
Jun 22, 2012
MoneyMoves: How Private Sector Finance Can Work for a Sustainable Future
IFC invited 15 extraordinary business leaders in environmental and social sustainability to identify challenges in the "green" growth path. They share what they do to address them as well as what they think governments and regulators should do.
64 pages | © June 2012 IFC | Complimentary
Jun 1, 2012
What IFC does in Chemicals: Working with Russia’s top chemical and fertilizer producers
IFC chemicals and fertilizers clients include a diverse range of local companies as well as multinationals and cover a wide range of needs. For instance, we have been working closely with Kuybyhev Azot (KuAz), one of Russia's top chemical and fertilizer producers, to offer integrated investment and advisory services.
Region: Europe & Central Asia / Strategic Priority: Manufacturing / Key Topic: Climate Change
Jun 1, 2012
Telling Our Story: Climate Change - Private Sector Solutions
Climate change is one of the biggest issues in development today. While public policy is key, the private sector must also play a leading role. IFC can help business not just meet the challenge but build opportunity by widening and deepening access to technologies and helping support good governance, policy reform, and innovation.
42 pages | © June 2012 IFC | Complimentary
May 24, 2012
From Gap to Opportunity: Business Models for Scaling Up Energy Access
This report breaks new ground by estimating that there is a $37 billion market opportunity for improved energy services at the base of the pyramid.
172 pages | © May 2012 IFC | Complimentary
May 24, 2012
Lighting Asia: Solar Off-Grid Lighting, Market Analysis of India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Indonesia, Cambodia and Philippines
This report provides an overview of the off-grid lighting market in seven nations across southern Asia – India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Cambodia, Indonesia, Pakistan and the Philippines.
120 pages | © May 2012 IFC | Complimentary
Feb 1, 2012
Utility Scale Solar Power Plants: A Guide for Developers and Investors
This guidebook features best practices for development, construction, operation and financing of utility-scale solar power plants in India and can be used as a manual for developers and investors.
204 pages | © February 2012 IFC | Complimentary
Nov 1, 2011
Public Private Equity Partnerships: Accelerating the Growth of Climate Related Private Equity Investment
This report assesses the potential for private equity in financing climate related investment, describes the barriers restricting the growth of the asset class, and outlines the role that public capital can play to leverage private sector investment.
52 pages | © November 2011 IFC | Complimentary
Nov 1, 2011
Climate Finance: Engaging the Private Sector
This report was prepared at the request of G20 Finance Ministers and provides an overview of climate-related activities, clarifies the terminology, and discusses the sources of finance and public support.
28 pages | © November 2011 IFC | Complimentary
Aug 1, 2011
Climate Risk and Business: Agribusiness - Tropical Plantation and Refinery
This study assesses climate-related risks for Ghana Oil Palm Development Company (GOPDC).
Jul 1, 2011
Increasing Private Sector Involvement in Renewable Energy in Russia
The Program aims to mobilize investments and through advisory services increase the scale of private sector involvement in renewable energy. The Project also promotes a sustainable market for renewable energy in the Russian Federation by supporting the development of enabling policies, institutional capacity, introduction of financial mechanisms, and expanding access to finance.
Region: Europe & Central Asia / Strategic Priority: Climate Change
Jul 1, 2011
Sustainable Investment in Sub-Saharan Africa
This report recommends measures to expand sustainable investment in Sub-Saharan Africa. It forecasts that over the next five years there will be considerable growth of environmental, social, and governance considerations applied to investment in South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria.
