Climate Investor Two
Introduction
Climate Investor Two invests in companies active in sustainable infrastructure and climate adaptation, such as water, waste management and ocean-related projects (e.g. water treatment plants that increase access to clean water). The fund focuses on investments in developing countries, particularly in Africa and Asia.
Swedfund's investment promotes efficient use of natural resources, sustainable forest management and resilient aquatic ecosystems, contributing to increased production and access to electricity and reduced carbon emissions.
Read more in our press release: Swedfund invests USD 35 million in the climate fund Climate Investor Two
Facts
SDGs in focus
No Poverty
End poverty in all its forms everywhere.
Gender Equality
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
Decent Work and Economic Growth
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.
Climate Action
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
Sector
Energy & Climate
Access to renewable energy is a crucial factor for economic growth and poverty reduction. Today, around 750 million people lack access to electricity, three quarters of whom live in sub-Saharan Africa and the least developed regions of Asia.
Value creation
Our Impact
The investment will enable businesses that can offer innovative and climate-smart solutions in areas related to adaptation and mitigation to grow and provide jobs and other income-generating opportunities locally. The investment is also expected to contribute to increase women's economic empowerment.
ESG
We are working closely with the fund manager to, among other things, develop and implement an environmental and social management system that has the capacity to manage and mitigate environmental and social risks associated with the sector. We’re also working to strengthen the fund's work on climate impact.
Additionality
Our investment is financially additional as it is made in difficult contexts where access to capital is limited, poverty rates are high and as it is expected to contribute to mobilising capital. The investment is value additional through a strong focus on active value creation during the investment phase, where the environment, sustainability and corporate governance are prioritised.