ESG Topics

An overview of environmental and social topics: from animal welfare to waste management

Antimicrobial resistance

Animal welfare

Biodiversity conservation

Community health, safety and security

Company ESG management systems

Cultural heritage

Cumulative impacts

ESG Fund Regulations

Disability Inclusion

External stakeholder engagement

Gender risks and opportunities

Gender-based violence and harassment

Indigenous peoples

Human rights

Labour standards

Land acquisition and involuntary resettlement

Modern slavery

Occupational health and safety

Pollution prevention

Resource efficiency and the circular economy

Supply chains

Waste management

Formal technical guidance can be found in the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Performance Standards and the World Bank Group Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Guidelines.