IFC supports sustainable businesses along the entire forest product supply
chain, from plantations to production of fine furniture and panel products to
paper products and construction lumber. Why continue investing in a sometimes
controversial industry? IFC plays a critical global leadership role by ensuring
that its projects set an example of environmental and social stewardship.
Forestry projects highlight the exceptional opportunities for IFC to support
triple bottom line activities. They bring: new hope and new jobs to poor
communities while reducing pollution, replanting unproductive land and
demonstrating that sustainability is good business.
As of June 30, 2011,
IFC's portfolio in this sector was $868 million or 28% of IFC's total
agribusiness portfolio.
