Climate Governance in Social Finance: From Compliance to Strategic Leadership
Climate-related risks increasingly affect financial institutions through their operations, portfolios, clients, and communities. This practical webinar will introduce IFC’s climate governance approach and show how social finance providers can move beyond compliance by embedding climate considerations into board oversight, strategy, risk management, internal controls, and disclosure. Through focused discussion, audience polls, and practical examples, participants will explore proportionate actions that can be adapted to the size, maturity, and operating context of their institutions.
Why this topic is particularly relevant and timely
Climate change creates both financial risks and business opportunities for social finance providers. Boards and senior management need clear roles, appropriate climate competence, reliable information, and practical governance arrangements to oversee these issues. The session is timely as investor expectations and climate-related reporting requirements continue to evolve, while institutions seek workable approaches that preserve their social mission and client affordability.
Key insights and practical takeaways
By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:
- Explain the business case for climate governance in social finance.
- Distinguish the respective roles of the board, management, and control functions.
- Define practical actions and identify material climate-related risks and opportunities across institutional operations and lending portfolios.
- Apply IFC’s Climate Governance Progression Matrix to assess current practices and prioritize improvements.
Who should attend
The webinar is designed for:
- board members
- chief executive officers
- senior managers
- risk and compliance officers
- sustainability and ESG professionals
- internal auditors and staff responsible for strategy, reporting and product development
Our Experts
Adalyat Abdumanapova – Corporate Governance and Sustainability Expert, International Finance Corporation, World Bank Group
Adalyat is a corporate governance and sustainability expert with more than 20 years of professional experience. Since joining IFC in 2006, she has led and supported corporate governance advisory engagements across Central Asia, Türkiye and Europe, working with private-sector companies, state-owned enterprises, and financial institutions to strengthen governance and sustainability practices. Adalyat is currently undertaking a corporate governance assignment with IFC’s Global Team at its headquarters in Washington, DC. Her expertise spans board effectiveness, group governance, climate and sustainability governance, family and state-owned enterprise governance, SME governance and gender diversity in leadership.
Before joining IFC, Adalyat worked at PalTel International Holding and GRATA Law Firm. She holds an LL.M. from the University of Essex, a bachelor’s degree in Economics, Management, and Entrepreneurship from the International Academy of Business, and a bachelor’s degree in Business Law from the Kazakh State Law Academy.
Anne Kullman – Corporate Governance Climate Lead, International Finance Corporation, World Bank Group
Anne is a Corporate Governance Officer at IFC, where she helps boards and senior executives in emerging markets strengthen oversight of climate-related risks and transition opportunities. She leads the development of IFC guidance, tools, knowledge products, and training programs that enable board directors to advance climate governance and enhance the long-term stewardship of their companies.
Before joining IFC, Anne worked with the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and the United Nations across Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. She brings extensive experience partnering with private-sector organizations, investors, and financial institutions on sustainable finance, disclosure and transparency, and sustainability in global value chains. Anne is a political scientist with a master’s degree in change management and environmental management systems.
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