Leveraging finance
for positive impact.
50+
Research outputs since founding.
35+
Sustainable finance projects delivered.
9
Countries covered in the CEE region.
11
International experts on
the team.
We are
ISFC
An independent, apolitical international think tank based in Prague, Czechia, dedicated to accelerating the shift toward a sustainable economy.
Our
work
Building knowledge
Research, analytics,
& thought leadership
Sharing knowledge
Workshops, training,
& capacity building
Connecting people
Designing & hosting events with
international experts
Advising
Providing bespoke
advice & solutions
Creating value
with sustainability
We act as a catalyst for more sustainable financial decision-making across both the public and private sectors. Our mission is to improve the allocation and use of financial, environmental, and human capital - in order to deliver a more resilient and thriving economy. To make this a reality, we maintain a neutral, expertise-based profile and we work closely with the private sector to build trust and feedback loops that allow us to improve policies and market practices.
We focus our efforts across three thematic areas →
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We bust sustainable finance out of its bubble. We carefully monitor and analyse systems, identifying the key topics or opportunities for targeted interventions that can have a catalytic effect on the particular sector or issue area.
We work on industrial transformation and its financing, on the geopolitics of climate change and sustainable finance, and the shifting trade patterns that are linked to the transition to low carbon economic models.
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We work closely with financial institutions, asset managers, and investors to improve:
Investment decision-making and analysis
Capital allocation strategies
Product design and ESG integration
Our research and hands-on work with the financial community cover topics from SFDR compliance to ESG scoring methodologies and portfolio-level sustainability integration.
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We work closely with the private and public sector stakeholders to design and analyse the best options for the mobilisation of private finance.
Improved financial schemes, including guarantees and subsidised interest rates
Venture debt
Private equity
Venture capital
Our projects
News & publications
The Transition Tapes Podcast
Our approach
At ISFC, we combine deep research
expertise with practical application.
We apply the knowledge and insights generated through our research to select advisory and technical assistance projects.
In turn, the advisory engagements deepen our understanding of real-world challenges and solutions — ensuring our insights stay relevant, actionable, and grounded in practice.
The feedback loop
Research informs advisory
advisory work provides insights