IFC’s Sustainability Framework articulates the Corporation’s strategic commitment to sustainable development,  and  is an integral part of  IFC’s  approach to risk management.  The Sustainability Framework comprises  IFC’s  Policy and Performance Standards on Environmental and Social Sustainability,  and IFC’s  Access to Information Policy.  The Policy on Environmental and Social Sustainability describes IFC’s commitments, roles, and responsibilities related to environmental and social sustainability. IFC’s Access to Information Policy reflects IFC’s commitment to transparency and good governance  on  its operations,  and outlines the Corporation’s institutional disclosure obligations regarding its investment and advisory services. The Performance Standards are directed towards clients, providing guidance on how to identify risks and impacts, and are designed to help avoid, mitigate, and manage risks and impacts as a way of doing business in a sustainable way, including stakeholder engagement and disclosure obligations of the client in relation to project-level activities. In the case of its direct investments (including project and corporate finance provided through financial intermediaries),  IFC  requires  its  clients to apply the Performance Standards to manage environmental and social  risks and impacts  so that development opportunities  are enhanced. IFC uses the Sustainability Framework along with other strategies, policies, and initiatives to direct the business activities of the Corporation in order to achieve its overall development objectives. The Performance Standards may also be applied by other financial institutions.