The Equator Principles (EP) Association held its largest ever Annual Meeting on 24 October 2011 in Washington DC. Equator Principles Financial Institutions (EPFIs) and Associates discussed and debated numerous important topics related to the EP III Update process. Members heard proposals from Task Forces and Working Groups, who have been working on key thematic areas arising out the EP Strategic Review, including scope, climate change, reporting and transparency and further proposals on how to integrate the new IFC Performance Standards language on social risks, stakeholder engagement and human rights into EP III