Sustainable Banking and Finance Network (SBFN) Information

The Sustainable Banking and Finance Network (SBFN) — formerly the Sustainable Banking Network — is a voluntary community of financial sector regulators, central banks, ministries of finance, ministries of environment, and industry associations from emerging markets committed to advancing sustainable finance for national development priorities, financial market deepening, and stability. As of April 2024, SBFN members represent 91 institutions, 70 countries, and US$68 trillion (92 percent) of the total banking assets in emerging markets. SBFN members are committed to moving their financial sectors towards sustainability, with the twin goals of (i) improved risk management of factors by financial institutions (FIs) — including management and disclosure of climate risks, and (ii) increased capital flows to activities with positive environmental and social impact, including climate change mitigation and adaptation. IFC is SBFN’s Secretariat and knowledge partner, assisting members to share knowledge and access capacity building to support the design and implementation of national sustainable finance initiatives.