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The International Monetary Fund integrated sustainability into core operations, lowering energy consumption and reducing waste generation in 2026 while delivering measurable cost savings.
The IMF achieved its third consecutive recertification for sustainable events (International Organization for Standardization [ISO] 20121) in February 2026.
The IMF emphasized reuse and rental of branding and promotional materials to consistently reduce waste and manage event-related expenses.
Energy-efficient technology and equipment were deployed across IMF headquarters buildings, lowering energy consumption while improving operational efficiency and functionality.

Giving Together is supported by employee and retiree contributions, year-round corporate matching at 50 percent, and an annual two-month Fall Giving Campaign featuring 100 percent matching; the program also includes grants, management and corporate donations, and a wide range of volunteering activities.
FY 2026 results for the “Together We Prosper” campaign:
- Total donations and matching funds raised: $3,166,308.17.
- Staff participation: 65.71 percent (record high).
- Number of contributing staff members: 2,437.
- Number of contributing retirees: 322.
Volunteering in FY 2026:
- 230 staff members recorded 463 volunteer hours across 16 volunteer opportunities in support of 8 causes.
Blood drive activity:
- First blood drive launched with the American Red Cross in September 2024 collected 25 units of blood—enough to help save more than 80 lives.
- Five blood drives were held in FY 2026 with 260 donors contributing 170 units, potentially saving up to 510 lives.
Humanitarian and disaster relief fundraising:
- The IMF’s Giving Together program organized four fundraisers raising a total of $200,000 to support flooding in Pakistan and Southeast Asia, Hurricane Melissa in the Caribbean, and humanitarian needs resulting from the war in the Middle East; contributions were directed to international relief organizations.

FY 2026 grantmaking and donations:
- Number of grants awarded in the Washington metropolitan area: 45 grants totaling $634,950.
- Corporate donations to local partners: more than $75,000.
- Management donations during missions to Burkina Faso, Fiji, The Gambia, and Sri Lanka: $60,000.
- Corporate donations to local and international nonprofit organizations during the fiscal year: $60,000.
The IMF supports community initiatives promoting economic resilience and independence in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area through annual grants and long-standing partnerships.

The IMF’s people strategy aims to attract and retain employees who meet the highest standards of technical expertise while cultivating an enriching and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of IMF membership.
Key people-practice priorities include:
- Enhancing talent development and management with robust recruitment and promotion processes.
- Leadership accountability and succession planning.
- Organizational effectiveness.
- Achieving stronger geographic representation.
- Implementation of the Disability Accessibility and Inclusion Strategy to foster an environment where staff members with disabilities and their caregivers can thrive.
These efforts are intended to advance a work environment that drives high performance and engagement, supporting the IMF’s global mission.

2017 — Employee and Retiree Donations: $1,525,001.79; Matching Funds: $792,281.98
2018 — Employee and Retiree Donations: $1,655,109.73; Matching Funds: $932,031.88
2019 — Employee and Retiree Donations: $1,769,461.91; Matching Funds: $1,206,417.56
2020 — Employee and Retiree Donations: $2,013,725.78; Matching Funds: $1,614,351.94
2021 — Employee and Retiree Donations: $2,268,782.34; Matching Funds: $1,826,057.67
2022 — Employee and Retiree Donations: $2,774,082.53; Matching Funds: $2,418,303.72
2023 — Employee and Retiree Donations: $2,518,580.75; Matching Funds: $2,205,887.34
2024 — Employee and Retiree Donations: $2,468,245.11; Matching Funds: $2,204,498.8
2025 — Employee and Retiree Donations: $2,401,808.95; Matching Funds: $2,126,027.83
2026 — Employee and Retiree Donations: $2,301,820.94; Matching Funds: $2,031,486.13