World BankESG & Sustainability Jobs

International financial institution providing loans and grants to developing countries for capital projects.

The World Bank Group is an international financial institution that provides loans, grants, research, and policy advice to governments of low- and middle-income countries. Its work spans health, agriculture, infrastructure, education, and economic development, with the stated goal of reducing poverty and boosting shared prosperity.

Why it matters

Climate and sustainability are central to the World Bank's current lending and advisory work. Key initiatives include Mission 300, which aims to connect homes and businesses across Africa to electricity - with a focus on clean energy access - and Water Forward, targeting reliable water security for over a billion people by 2030. The institution also funds climate adaptation projects, tracks environmental data through platforms like the Atlas of Global Development, and integrates climate risk into country-level economic analysis.

With over $1.2 trillion invested in development since 1946 and operations across more than 100 countries, the World Bank is one of the largest sources of climate and development finance for the Global South. Staff work across economics, engineering, environmental science, and policy - making it a significant employer for sustainability-focused professionals.