Institute of Finance and Sustainability (IFS)

Established by Dr. Ma Jun, the Institute of Finance and Sustainability (IFS) is a Beijing-based non-profit think tank specialized in ESG investment, natural capital, green technology innovation, and low-carbon transitions. Its mission is to advance green finance and sustainable development in China and globally, through high-quality research, capacity building, and advocacy work on green finance policies as well as market and product development. IFS clients include international organizations, domestic and foreign governments, financial institutions, and enterprises. In recent years, the IFS has established and served as the secretariat for global initiatives, including but not limited to : 1) The Green Investment Principles (GIP) for the Belt and Road, launched in November 2018 by the China Green Finance Committee and the City of London Corporation with international partners, aim to scale sustainable finance in the global south. This initiative gathers key financial institut...