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Althelia Climate Fund
United Kingdom of Great Britai
Althelia Climate Fund is investing in ecosystems conservation and sustainable agroforestry, applying best-in-class social, environmental and governance (ESG) criteria. Returns are generated through the production and sale of real assets (in the form of sustainable agriculture and soft commodities such as certified cocoa and coffee, FSC timber etc.), as well as presently undervalued environmental assets (including carbon emission reductions and other payment for ecosystem services such as biodiversity and water) to several complementary high growth markets. In addition to strong financial returns, the Fund’s investments deliver substantial positive ESG impacts furthering social development, such as gender equity and economic improvement of communities whose livelihoods depend directly and indirectly on natural ecosystems. The Fund implements innovative financial approaches such as performance-based payments and advance market commitments.
| Type: Investment Fund Manager | Geography: United Kingdom of Great Britain and | Impact: Agricultural Productivity |
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Althelia Ecosphere
Luxembourg
Althelia Ecosphere is an impact investment manager that delivers financial returns that are fully aligned with the conservation of nature and sustainable social development. We leverage expertise and capital to define pathways for innovative solutions to the climate and environmental challenges facing society today.With a special emphasis on sustainable land use biodiversity and ecosystem services we seek to leverage investment that simultaneously catalyses a range of positive impacts includingpositively transformed land use models delivering social economic and environmental outcomesfinancial and livelihood benefits realised by a wide spectrum of local stakeholdersreduced greenhouse gas emissionssustained or enhanced biodiversity and ecosystem function andimprovements in the conservation status of threatened and endangered species.
| Type: Investment Fund Manager | Geography: Global | Impact: |
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AVINA
PA
AVINA identifies opportunities for systemic change in Latin America linking and strengthening the individuals and institutions in the region that can drive that change toward a more sustainable future. AVINA identifies opportunities with partners broker alliances around shared agendas for action that can contribute to a regionally relevant scale of impact. AVINA invests directly in these shared agendas on the ground and look for synergies and collaboration potential with the work of other international organizations.
| Type: Foundation | Geography: Americas | Impact: Capacity Building |
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Brazilian Development Bank
Brazil
The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) is the main financing agent for development in Brazil. Since its foundation in 1952 the BNDES has played a fundamental role in stimulating the expansion of industry and infrastructure in the country. Over the course of the Bank s history its operations have evolved in accordance with the Brazilian socio economic challenges and now they include support for exports technological innovation sustainable socio environmental development and the modernization of public administration.The Bank offers several financial support mechanisms to Brazilian companies of all sizes as well as public administration entities enabling investments in all economic sectors. In any supported undertaking from the analysis phase up to the monitoring the BNDES emphasizes three factors it considers strategic innovation local development and socio environmental development.
| Type: Government | Geography: Brazil | Impact: Income/Productivity Growth |
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Broad Cove
United States of America
Broad Cove is an early-stage venture investment and business development firm focused on housing finance and development projects which offer attractive financial returns to our co-investors and significant developmental and positive social impacts impact in the host country .
| Type: Fund Manager | Geography: Africa | Impact: Access to Financial Services |
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Greater Minnesota Housing Fund
United States of America
Greater Minnesota Housing Fund (GMHF) is a private, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to strengthen families and communities and promote economic vitality throughout greater Minnesota by supporting the creation and preservation of affordable housing. As a certified community development financial institution (CDFI), GMHF assembles financial resources that support the creation of safe, decent, healthy and affordable housing for low- and moderate-income families and emerging market populations in the 80 counties of greater Minnesota. GMHF has assembled more than $208 million to fund affordable housing initiatives.
| Type: Investment Fund Manager | Geography: United States of America | Impact: Access to Financial Services |
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Mirova
France
Mirova the Responsible Investment subsidiary of Natixis Asset Management develops an engaged approach aiming to combine value creation and sustainable development. Mirova s philosophy is based on the conviction that integrating sustainable development themes can generate solutions that create value for investors over the long term not only thanks to a better appreciation of risks but also by identifying favourable investment opportunities in a changing world.
| Type: Investor Network | Geography: Global | Impact: Access to Financial Services |
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Pan American Health Organization
United States of America
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) founded in 1902 is the world s oldest international public health agency. It provides technical cooperation and mobilizes partnerships to improve health and quality of life in the countries of the Americas. PAHO is the specialized health agency of the Inter American System and serves as the Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO). Together with WHO PAHO is a member of the United Nations system.
| Type: Government | Geography: Americas | Impact: Community Development |
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Rockefeller Brothers Fund
United States of America
The Rockefeller Brothers fund was founded in 1940 by the sons of John D. Rockefeller Jr. to help advance social change that contributes to a more just sustainable and peaceful world. Since 2010 RBF mobilized resources beyond grantmaking capital aligning endowed assets with its programmatic mission. Combating climate change sits at the heart of RBF. The RBF began a two step process to divest from fossil fuels in September 2014.
| Type: Foundation | Geography: United States of America | Impact: Community Development |
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SE Forum - Social Entrepreneurship Forum
Sweden
Since 2004, SE Forum has been promoting social entrepreneurship and supporting entrepreneurs making an impact. Their members and partners work around the world to improve society’s pressing problems.
| Type: Accelerator/Incubator | Geography: Global | Impact: Affordable Housing |
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Trade and Development Bank (TDB)
Mauritius
Established in 1985 the Eastern and Southern African Trade & Development Bank (TDB) formerly the PTA Bank is a multilateral treaty based & investment grade development financial institution with assets of USD 6 billion. The Bank s mandate is to finance and foster trade regional economic integration and sustainable development through trade finance project and infrastructure finance asset management and advisory services. TDB s reputation as a strong financial solution provider in international trade and project finance is underpinned by its experience in transacting in different markets and in diverse banking practices.
| Type: Bank | Geography: Eastern Africa | Impact: Access to Financial Services |
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World Business Council for Sustainable Development
Switzerland
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) a CEO led organization of some 200 forward thinking global companies is committed to galvanizing the global business community to create a sustainable future for business society and the environment. Together with its members the council applies its respected thought leadership and effective advocacy to generate constructive solutions and take shared action. Leveraging its strong relationships with stakeholders as the leading advocate for business the council helps drive debate and policy change in favor of sustainable development solutions.
| Type: Corporate | Geography: Global | Impact: Capacity Building |