International Finance Corporation (IFC) is a member of the World Bank Group and the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. Founded in 1956 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., IFC provides investment and advisory services to support sustainable economic growth and reduce poverty.
IFC finances private enterprises through debt, equity, guarantees, and blended finance, and mobilizes additional capital from other investors. It works across sectors such as infrastructure, manufacturing, agribusiness, energy, and financial services. The corporation applies its Environmental and Social Performance Standards to manage risks and enhance development outcomes, and it supports clients with advisory services to strengthen governance, sustainability, and inclusion.
In the context of the chemical and broader industrial value chains, IFC’s activities often target resource efficiency, climate-aligned investments, and technology upgrades that improve competitiveness and environmental performance in emerging-market projects.