ESAF The Environmental and Social Agency for Financiers

Founded in 2004, ESAF is an international advisory firm dedicated to helping financial institutions manage environmental and social (E&S) risks and opportunities. The company works with development banks, commercial banks, and private equity funds to integrate E&S considerations into their investment and lending processes. ESAF's services include E&S due diligence, portfolio monitoring, development of Environmental and Social Management Systems (ESMS), and capacity-building training, ensuring their clients' operations align with international best practices and standards such as the IFC Performance Standards and the Equator Principles.