Equator Principles

The Equator Principles are a risk management framework adopted by financial institutions for determining, assessing, and managing environmental and social risk in project finance. Based on IFC Performance Standards and World Bank EHS Guidelines, they apply to project finance, project-related corporate loans, bridge loans, and project-related refinancing above $10M. Over 130 financial institutions in 38 countries have adopted the Equator Principles, covering the majority of international project finance debt.