New project to help catalyse affordable green housing finance in India

Green buildings are expected to help save more than 20% on energy and water consumption compared to typical buildings

Peru works on green building code

A member of the World Bank Group is working with the Peruvian Government to make buildings more energy efficient. The International Finance Corporation (IFC) will help develop a new regulatory ‘Green Building Technical Code’ to save energy and water. Work on the project started in 2014 when the government established a Standing Committee on Green Building. Latin […]

Investors ‘must plan for climate risks’

Climate change is a serious risk for investors. That’s according to a new report by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) – a member of the World Bank Group. However, the paper states if climate risks were incorporated in investment strategies it could help with return outcomes. This is due to a better awareness of exposure to climate-sensitive sectors and asset […]

New plans for greener buildings in the Philippines

The Government of Philippines has announced plans to reduce the annual power usage and carbon emissions of new buildings by up to 20% and 25% respectively. International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, met the Philippines Department of Public Works and Highways recently to help the country build and operate more […]