Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) is committed to embedding international best practices in the way it identifies, assesses, and manages environmental and social (E&S) risks across all its investments. This policy sets out the governance framework, applicable standards, such as the Equator Principles, IFC Performance Standards, and AfDB Safeguards, and the structured approach AFC adopts to promote sustainability in its financing activities. It highlights the importance of stakeholder engagement, transparent monitoring, capacity building, and continuous reporting, underscoring AFC’s commitment to protecting business integrity while advancing sustainable development outcomes.

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