International Finance Corporation (IFC) is a member of the World Bank Group that supports private sector development in emerging and developing economies. Founded in 1956 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., IFC provides investment, advisory, and mobilization services to expand access to finance, foster sustainable growth, and improve standards in the markets where it operates.
For the chemical industry, IFC offers long-term debt and equity financing, risk-sharing and guarantees, and syndicated capital to enable complex, capital-intensive projects. Its advisory work helps clients meet rigorous environmental, social, and governance requirements (including the IFC Performance Standards), improve resource and energy efficiency, and advance climate-aligned investments. IFC engages across chemical value chains—from basic and specialty chemicals to fertilizers and intermediates—supporting projects that enhance competitiveness, safety, and environmental performance, including low-carbon and circular-economy solutions.
