Walking the talk on the triple
bottom line. First, do no harm.
But don’t stop there.

Advancing social and environmental performance management for inclusive finance.

Cerise+SPTF is a joint venture of two leading global organizations dedicated to social and environmental performance management—a way of doing business that puts people and the planet at the center of every decision. Our signature product, the Universal Standards for Social and Environmental Performance Management, has defined best practices since 2012. All of our tools—audits and self-assessments, data and benchmarking, technical assistance financing, working groups, and more—reflect the real-world perspective of inclusive finance stakeholders. Cerise+SPTF believes in the power of getting started. Wherever you are on your social and environmental performance management journey—curious, unsure where to start, stuck on a certain point, or determined to grow from good to great— we will meet you where you are. And we will bring the tools you need to succeed.

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Front Page News

Below are a few highlights of the many activities Cerise+SPTF has been busy with. To view all our latest news and events, check out our newsletters page and our events page.   

Testing the new RAI Tool for Agribusiness

Towards Responsible Business Conduct in Agriculture

Developed by Cerise+SPTF, the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), and partner organizations, the RAI Tool is key to helping investors promote a responsible, healthy, and sustainable agriculture and food sector. It can be used as a due diligence tool to let investors screen, monitor and report the responsible business practices of their agribusiness investees.

Interested in testing the RAI Tool?
Visit IISD website to get access to the RAI Tool and relevant resources to guide your steps.

E-learning Courses by Cerise+SPTF

Get trained and qualified on our standards and assessment tools!

e-learning

Cerise+SPTF provides training in Client Protection and Social and Environmental Performance Management through e-learning courses in English, Spanish and French.

The courses are suitable for novices and experts who wish to discover or deepen their knowledge of Cerise+SPTF’s Universal Standards and the related audit tools and resources on SPI Online.

Look at the course calendar and join our mailing list to get information on courses’ contents and dates. 

HOT OFF THE PRESS

After the SIWG/FIEC Meeting

Hosted in Paris from Sept. 30 to October 2, 2024.

After our 2024 Annual Meeting

Hosted with MCPI on June 4-7 in Manila, Philippines

Filling needs for clear standards and practical support

Need 1

Financial service providers seek real-world guidance

They are challenged to manage their businesses in ways that meet social strategies

Need 2

Donors and impact investors need assurance

They are mandated to ensure that their funding advances social and environmental strategies and customer outcomes

What are we doing about it

Need 3

Missing guardrails

Many purpose-driven organizations work in markets with loose regulations and weak infrastructure

What are we doing about it

Collaboration with policymakers’ associations and regulators​

Need 4

General public is unaware or skeptical 

Other stakeholders and the general public need education on the effectiveness of social and environmental performance management

What are we doing about it

Show, don’t tell. We use our global collective voice to inform and inspire, with data-backed evidence.​

Testimonials

Financial service providers, impact investors, researchers, and thought leaders are all part of the global movement for social and environmental performance management. Read what they have to say about the work of Cerise+SPTF.

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