E3 Low Carbon Economy Fund I
Introduction
E3 targets investments in renewable energy, climate and digitalisation in sub-Saharan countries, including Kenya, South Africa, Ghana and Nigeria.
Swedfund's investment contributes to increased production and access to electricity, reduced carbon emissions and the implementation of international sustainability standards in the sector. E3's strategy is to invest primarily small amounts in relatively new start-ups with scalable solutions in renewable energy and digitalisation.
Co-investors include KFW and FMO.
Read more in our press release: Swedfund invests USD 10 million in fund targeting climate and digitalization investments
Facts
SDG in Focus
No Poverty
End poverty in all its forms everywhere.
Decent Work and Economic Growth
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.
Reduced Inequalities
Reduce inequality within and among countries.
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 contributes to increased production and access to electricity, reduced carbon emissions and the implementation of international sustainability standards in the sector. In addition, the investment is expected to contribute to jobs and other income-generating opportunities locally. The investment will also enhance the capacity of local communities to mitigate, manage and avoid the impacts of climate change.
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.
Additionality
Our investment is financially additional as it is made in a difficult context where access to capital is limited, poverty rates are high and the business climate is challenging, 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 environmental, sustainability and corporate governance issues are prioritised.