As the world faces escalating climate challenges, the need for innovative financial solutions to support climate mitigation has never been more urgent. In response, Green Initiative and AlphaMundi Group are proud to announce a strategic partnership to accelerate climate certification for select portfolio companies of the Social Alpha Fund. This collaboration represents a critical step toward promoting sustainability and providing these companies with competitive advantages tied to their climate change mitigation efforts.
Green Initiative’s Strategy to Expand Climate Finance Access
Despite increasing global attention, a significant gap remains between the availability of climate finance and the needs of the private sector. Major financial institutions like the World Bank, IADB, AFD, KFW, and national development banks allocate substantial funds, but these resources often fall short of reaching the businesses that need them most. Barriers such as complex application processes, stringent compliance requirements, and a lack of standardized data impede private sector engagement in climate finance.
Green Initiative seeks to overcome these challenges through a comprehensive, structured approach that simplifies access to climate finance. Its four-step strategy focuses on enhancing sustainability rating tools, conducting in-depth portfolio assessments, guiding companies through certification processes, and maintaining continuous impact monitoring. By refining these processes, Green Initiative aims to create more efficient pathways for climate finance allocation on a global scale.
AlphaMundi Group: Scaling Climate- and Gender-Responsible Enterprises through Impact Investing
AlphaMundi Group, a Geneva-based asset manager, is committed to impact investing with a focus on financing businesses that generate measurable social and environmental impact. AlphaMundi aligns its investments with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and supports enterprises dedicated to sustainability, advancing the growth of the green economy.
The Social Alpha Fund, managed by AlphaMundi, invests in enterprises across Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America that drive positive social impact in sectors such as financial inclusion, education, health, and renewable energy. By incorporating carbon certification and net-zero roadmaps into its investment framework, the fund reinforces its commitment to sustainability. This ensures that portfolio companies not only achieve economic success but also contribute meaningfully to climate resilience and a healthier planet.
“This collaboration with Green Initiative is AlphaMundi Group’s first attempt to deliver specialised technical assistance related to climate change mitigation through decarbonisation roadmaps and carbon footprint certification. We look forward to seeing the results of GI advisory pilots with select portfolio companies in 2025 to inform a more sistematic approach across our global SME portfolio from 2026 onwards.” Tim Radjy – Chairman, AlphaMundi Group Ltd.
Tim Radjy is the Founder and a Managing Partner at AlphaMundi Group (AMG) in Switzerland since 2008, a board member of AlphaMundi Foundation (AMF) since 2017, the Chair of the SocialAlpha Investment Fund (SAIF) in Luxembourg that he created in 2009, the Chair of the AlphaJiri Investment Fund (AJIF) investment committee in Mauritius since fund inception in 2019.
Building a Sustainable Future Together
As we strive for a more sustainable future, partnerships like this between Green Initiative and AlphaMundi will play a pivotal role in directing financial resources toward impactful climate solutions. By supporting high-impact businesses and fostering decarbonization efforts, these collaborations will accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy and enable us to confront the global climate crisis. Together, we can drive significant progress and create a more sustainable and resilient world.
“The challenge of securing finance for companies that deliver net-positive benefits for climate, nature, and society is immense and requires collective action to accelerate progress toward a low-carbon economy. Green Initiative’s partnership with AlphaMundi and AlphaMundi Foundation aims to overcome these barriers by mobilizing impact investment funds, driving innovation, and scaling climate mitigation finance in Latin America and Africa.” Giovanni Ginnatta – Head of Climate Mitigation Finance at Green Initiative
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