IFC Performance Standards on Environmental and Social Sustainability

Indian use case

Triggered when Indian projects take IFC, ADB or DFI financing — common in renewables, transmission, ports, manufacturing FDI. Drives stakeholder engagement plans and resettlement frameworks beyond Indian statutory minimums.

Key points

• PS1 risk management, PS2 labour, PS3 pollution, PS4 community H&S, PS5 land acquisition, PS6 biodiversity, PS7 indigenous peoples, PS8 cultural heritage.
• Foundation of the Equator Principles for 120+ private banks.
• Update programme in progress to address climate risk and just transition.

Sources

• IFC Performance Standards