Expected impact
Resource scarcity is one of the key challenges in Asia and SAGF is the only investment fund that supports SMEs operating in the underserved resource efficiency market. Our capital enables SAGF to provide investments to businesses that address cleaner and more efficient production and usage of energy, water and food resources.
Environmental and social aspects
We continue to support the fund manager in the implementation of its robust Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS), particularly in managing specific risks associated with this sector.
Key facts
- Status:
- Active
- Region
:
Since 2012, we’ve only invested in Africa and South Asia. Investments outside these regions are from our pre-2012 portfolio.
- South Asia
- Website:
- http://www.globalenvironmentfund.com/
- Investment type
:
We provide capital in three broad ways: direct equity, debt, and intermediated equity (principally through investment funds).
- Intermediated investment
- Fund manager:
- Global Environment Fund
- Start date
:
For direct investments, this is the date CDC committed capital to the business or project.
For funds, this is the date that CDC committed capital to the fund.
For underlying fund investments, this is the date that the fund invested capital into the business.e
- May 2019
- Amount
:
For direct investments, this is the total amount that CDC has committed to the business or project (it may be a combination of equity and debt).
For funds, this is the total amount that CDC has committed to the fund.
- $25m
- Domicile
:
This is the investee company’s place of incorporation; or a fund’s jurisdiction.
- Canada
Investments made by this fund
- Active
- Exited
| Investment name | Country | Region | Sector | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ESDS Software Solutions Private Ltd
ESDS is one of India’s managed data center service and auto-scalable cloud solution provider. |
India | South Asia | Communications and IT Services | June 2019 | Active |
