The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across emerging markets in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Founded in 1956, the IFC focuses on private sector development, aiming to reduce poverty and promote sustainable economic growth. Specialising in investment and advisory services, the IFC provides unique financial solutions that include equity investments, loans, and risk management products tailored to the needs of businesses in developing countries. With a strong commitment to environmental and social sustainability, the IFC has established itself as a leader in mobilising private capital for development. Notable achievements include financing projects that have created millions of jobs and improved infrastructure in underserved regions. The IFC's strategic approach and extensive expertise position it as a pivotal player in the global finance landscape.
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In 2023, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,348,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,026,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 7,428,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marks a slight increase in emissions from 2022, where total emissions were about 8,286,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 1,022,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 7,386,000 kg CO2e. IFC has committed to a significant reduction target, aiming to decrease its facility-related emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 20% by 2026, using a 2016 baseline. This commitment was first established in 2018 and remains a long-term goal for the organisation. The target reflects IFC's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in alignment with global sustainability efforts. As of now, there is no reported data on Scope 3 emissions, indicating a potential area for future focus. IFC's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, ensuring that the reported figures are solely reflective of its own operations.
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2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 1,058,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 8,669,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - |
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International Finance Corporation is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.