
The Sustainability Framework consists of
Policies
- The updated 2012 edition of IFC’s Sustainability Framework applies to all investment and advisory clients whose projects go through IFC’s initial credit review process after January 1, 2012.
- The 2006 edition of IFC’s Sustainability Framework applies to investments that go through IFC’s initial credit review process from February 2006 to December 31, 2011.
- Investments made prior to February 2006 are subject to the Safeguard Policies
Background Documents
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Board Paper approved on May 12, 2011 [PDF]
Summary of Key Changes in the Sustainability Policy and Performance Standards (Annex A of the Board Paper) [PDF]
Fact Sheet: IFC's Updated Sustainability Framework [PDF]
IFC's Updated Sustainability Framework [Compounded PDF]
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IFC Policies and Procedures
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Resources for Clients
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Policy on Social and Environmental Sustainability:
Defines IFC's responsibility in supporting project performance in partnership with clients. Available in English. Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish translations will be posted on this website as they become available.
View IFC's Policy on Environmental and Social Sustainability »
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Performance Standards:
Defines client roles and responsibilities for managing projects and requirements for IFC support; includes disclosure requirements. Available in English. Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish translations will be posted on this website as they become available.
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Environmental & Social Review Procedures Manual:
Defines management-approved tasks to achieve client compliance with the Policy and Performance Standards on Social and Environmental Sustainability, Access to Information Policy, and Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Guidelines.
Download PDF: English
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Guidance Notes:
Companion documents to the Performance Standards providing guidance to clients (and IFC staff) in meeting the standards. Available in English. Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish translations will be posted on this website as they become available.
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Interpretation Notes:
Interpretation Note on Financial Intermediaries [PDF]
Interpretation Note on Small & Medium Enterprises [PDF]
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Access to Information Policy:
Articulates IFC’s commitment to transparency.
View IFC's Access to Information Policy »
Learn more on IFC's Disclosure Portal website »
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Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Guidelines:
Technical guidance on environmental, health and safety issues, such as ambient air quality, chemical hazards, and disease prevention.
Visit our EHS Guidelines language pages:
English | Français | Español | русский | عربي |
简体中文
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IFC Exclusion List: Defines the types of projects that IFC does not finance. Learn more about the IFC Exclusion List »
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