The report shows evidence of the potential benefits of adopting sustainability as a business strategy. It also shows a dramatic shift in banks' awareness of these benefits. Banks can tap vast benefits by reassessing their business practices and engaging in sustainability-oriented risk management and product development. IFC has pioneered new business models — for example in sustainable energy and banking to underserved groups — and is helping pave the way for other banks in emerging markets. Prepared and published by the International Financial Corporation in March 2007.
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