Leveraging finance
for positive impact.

We are

ISFC

An independent, apolitical international think tank dedicated to accelerating systems change toward a sustainable deployment of human, environmental and financial capital.

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 →

50+

Research outputs since founding.

35+

Sustainable finance projects delivered.

9

Countries covered in the CEE region.

11

International experts on
the team.

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

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.

Think tank

Research &
thought
leadership

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The feedback loop

Research informs advisory
advisory work provides insights

Advisory

Applied
research &
tailored advice

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Our ecosystem

Our team

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