Empowered - How IFC Clients Are Financing Climate-Friendly Projects

Year Published

2019

Contributing Organizations

World Bank Group (WBG)

International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Type of Resource

Other

Languages

English

Relevant Topics

Core Topic

Risks & Opportunities: The Business Case

Topic 2

Climate Finance Ecosystem

Topic 3

Climate & Transition Finance

Target Audience

Asset Owners

Asset Managers

Private Equity

Banks

MDBs/DFIs

Relevant Geography

Global

Resource Description

This resource showcases case studies of banks in emerging markets scaling up climate finance through IFC support. It highlights financing for green buildings, renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable agriculture.

Why This Matters

These examples show how banks can build climate finance capacity and align with national and global climate goals.

Key Insights

IFC supports banks through green bonds, portfolio development, and capacity building
Features examples like Bancolombia’s green buildings, Banco Galicia’s $100M green bond, and Ukrgasbank’s green transition
Emphasizes the role of advisory services and technical training in expanding green finance
Notes measurable impacts such as emissions reductions and increased access to green capital
Cites $23 trillion in climate investment opportunities in emerging markets by 2030

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