SDG impact

Creating impact through an SDG based approach

Our contribution to the SDGs

Impact financing channeled through funds advised and managed by Finance in Motion works towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and creates long lasting positive impact for people and planet.

Each of our investments aims to contribute to the SDGs. Core SDGs have been selected considering the respective investment strategy and form an integral part of the impact management and impact reporting approach.  

We contribute to meeting the basic financing needs of small businesses and low-income households.

Number of loans facilitated to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and households (1)

1,415,833

Average size of loans facilitated to MSMEs and households

7,182

Share of microfinance institutions among investee companies

22%

We foster sustainable and resilient agriculture practices and increase access to finance for rural producers.

Share of lending in rural areas

51%

Hectares under sustainable management (1)

966,988

Hectares of farmland under soil conservation practices supported (1)

451,100

We mitigate water scarcity by promoting sustainable agricultural practices that improve water quality and increase water-use efficiency.

m³ of water saved/treated annually (2)

115,302

m³ of liquid waste treated or recycled (1,2)

287,400

We ensure access to sustainable energy by fostering renewable energy.

MW of renewable energy capacity supported (1)

1,167

We contribute to economic development by promoting entrepreneurship and supporting micro, small, and medium enterprises.

Indirect jobs supported in MSMEs receiving financing through partner institutions (1,2)

2,345,877

Direct jobs supported in investee companies receiving equity financing

2,789

Partners supported with capacity building (1)

449

People trained

84,597

We advance small-scale industrial enterprises and help develop sustainable forestry and the renewable energy sector.

Active borrowers

129,287

Investee companies

261

Tons of material saved annually (2)

16,224

Share of outstanding portfolio in local currencies

17%

We enable income growth among small businesses and the economic inclusion of women, youth, and refugees.

Share of loans in local currencies facilitated to MSMEs and households

66%

Women-owned enterprises reached through MSME finance (1,2)

85,830

Women trained (1)

33,861

We support sustainable infrastructure and promote energy savings to reduce environmental impact of cities.

MWh of energy saved annually (2)

4,227,382

We foster the sustainable management of natural resources and reduced waste generation.

Tons of waste avoided/treated annually (2)

427,483

Volume of loans enabled for sustainable production practices (1)

EUR 3.0 mn

Hectares of soil erosion avoided (1,2)

500

Liters of herbicide use avoided (1,2)

143,700

Kilograms of nutrient load avoided

926,500

We mobilize green finance and build capacity, especially in terms of greening financial sector practices.

Tons of CO2 emissions saved annually (2)

1,100,792

Tons CO2 stored by (agro-)forestry supported (1,2)

3,600,000

We promote sustainable practices in fisheries and aquaculture.

Financing allocated to sustainable aquaculture

64,613,457

We contribute to sustaining landscapes by fostering sustainable agriculture and forestry.

Hectares of (agro-)forestry promoted (1)

268,200

Hectares of farmland protected from deforestation (1)

402,500

We develop and advise blended finance funds that bring together public and private investors, strengthen networks and knowledge exchange, and mobilize funding for the goals.

Committed capital

EUR 3.2 bn

Private capital mobilized (1)

EUR 1.8 bn

Total volume of technical assistance projects (1)

EUR 98.0 mn

Private investors

19

Investment countries

36

 

(1) Cumulative figure since inception.
(2) Figures are modeled by Finance in Motion based on primary reporting and third-party data.