Green
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Green
means go
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Only businesses built on strong foundations will benefit. We finance these companies, supporting their efforts to transition to sustainable business models.
Our 2024 results prove once again that commercial viability and long-term impact go hand in hand.
Key Investment Figures
*Cumulative figure since inception.
***Based on outstanding portfolio as of December 2024.
We increased the scale and scope of our green financing in 2024, notably via an increase in direct investment.
Key Impact Figures
Cumulative figure since inception | *modelled by Finance in Motion based on primary reporting / 3rd-party data
Impact Case Studies
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The time to scale up renewables is now
The COP 28 commitment to triple renewable energy worldwide by 2030 is a critical step forward in addressing the climate crisis. However, achieving this accelerated deployment demands innovative models that increase private investment and build the capacities of local markets. Borislav Kostadinov, Fund Director, explains how Finance in Motion delivers these solutions where they’re needed most.
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Invest in nature-aligned agriculture
The eco.business Fund provides loans to agribusinesses in Latin America to help them operate more sustainably. A key focus is measuring and monitoring the industry's carbon footprint.
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Finance in Motion among the top 50 impact managers worldwide
Frankfurt, 12 March 2024 – Finance in Motion has been included in the ImpactAssets 50 (IA 50), the list of the top 50 impact managers worldwide, for the eighth time in a row. For the third time in a row, Finance in Motion is listed as an Emeritus Impact Manager, a recognition for consistent impact commitment that is only awarded to managers with a track record of several years. "We are delighted about this recognition, as the IA 50 database has become the globally recognised gold standard in the evaluation of impact managers in recent years," says Sylvia Wisniwski, Managing Director Finance in Motion.
Advisory & Capacity Building Highlights
Our Advisory & Capacity Building teams work with viable businesses, ensuring they can adopt sustainable practices that lead to long-term growth.
Through our services, we strengthen our presence in new markets, expand green lending portfolios, and prepare our partners for a green and inclusive future.
We also support financial institutions and sector partners exposed to conflicts, particularly in Ukraine and the Palestinian Territories.
Impact Case Studies
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Invest in female entrepreneurs in Jordan
SANAD supports underserved entrepreneurs in Jordan through its financing of Microfund for Women and advisory and capacity building.
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The time to scale up renewables is now
The COP 28 commitment to triple renewable energy worldwide by 2030 is a critical step forward in addressing the climate crisis. However, achieving this accelerated deployment demands innovative models that increase private investment and build the capacities of local markets. Borislav Kostadinov, Fund Director, explains how Finance in Motion delivers these solutions where they’re needed most.
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Is Green Still Sexy?
Once seen as niche and idealistic, “green” has become a strategic imperative for companies worldwide. But while some markets are dialing back the green narrative, Latin America is doubling down, embracing thematic bonds.
Our Approach to Impact & Sustainability
We maintain a robust impact management system to monitor the impact of our funds’ investments and manage environmental and social risks.
We are continuously refining our approach. In 2024 we formalized our social funds’ growing commitment to empowering female entrepreneurs through a dedicated Gender Strategy. And for one of our green strategies, we developed a science-based metric that allows us to compare the biodiversity impact across different crops, regions and investment criteria. Both initiatives will inform investment decisions and deepen our impact.
How We Manage Impact
Contributing to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) form an integral part of our impact management and reporting approach.
Aligning with international standards and sustainable finance regulations
Our impact management practices fully align with the following international standards and regulations:
- Operating Principles for Impact Management
- Multilateral Development banks’ (MDB) Joint Assessment Framework for Paris Alignment
- Client Protection Principles
- Fundamental conventions of the International Labour Organization
- International Bill of Human Rights
- IFC Performance Standards
- Disclosure in line with requirements stipulated by the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).
Where relevant, we build on further standards, such as 2X Challenge, ICMA Principles, Climate Bond Initiative Guidelines.
Since 2022, Finance in Motion has been recognized as a 'Practice Leader' by BlueMark. In 2025, its impact management system was rated 'advanced'—the highest possible—across all eight dimensions of the Impact Principles. Read Finance in Motion’s Disclosure Statement on alignment with the Operating Principles for Impact management here.
Positive impact management
Measuring positive impact helps us monitor progress towards our impact goals and informs our fund strategies. We monitor our impact based on key indicators, in line with our funds’ impact objective and Theory of Change.
We combine a range of internal and external data sources to track the funds’ progress toward their impact goals. Finally, our geographical proximity to investees and stakeholders leads to regular on-site visits and continuous dialogue, contributing both qualitative and quantitative impact information.
Systematic impact measurement and management is integrated in the funds’ investment lifecycle. We assess the potential impact of investees throughout the investment cycle with the Impact Scoring Tool:
- During due diligence
- Regular monitoring during the investment period
- Assessment of final impact at exit
Our data management system enables end-to-end tracking of financing to the final client, capturing key indicators such as use of proceeds, gender, and economic sector. This data informs our funds’ impact measurement, portfolio management, and strategy.
Managing environmental and social risks
We prioritize supporting each of our funds in effectively managing – i.e., avoiding, minimizing, and mitigating – potential environmental and social (E&S) risks and negative impacts associated with their investments. This means we maintain and continuously improve our ESG management system.
Throughout the investment process, we consider ESG risks. Screening and thorough due diligence help identify ESG risks and assess investees’ capacity and commitment to address and mitigate these. Once capital is deployed, investees’ ESG performance is regularly monitored.
Our Funds' Impact Reports
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Invest in female entrepreneurs in Bosnia & Herzegovina
The European Fund for Southeast Europe (EFSE) facilitated loans to support women-led MSMEs in Bosnia and Herzegovina through its investees.
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Invest in clean energy in Serbia
In one of the largest transactions in the fund’s history, GGF deepened its strategic engagement with UniCredit Bank Serbia, supporting utility-scale renewable energy projects across Serbia.
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Is Green Still Sexy?
Once seen as niche and idealistic, “green” has become a strategic imperative for companies worldwide. But while some markets are dialing back the green narrative, Latin America is doubling down, embracing thematic bonds.
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The time to scale up renewables is now
The COP 28 commitment to triple renewable energy worldwide by 2030 is a critical step forward in addressing the climate crisis. However, achieving this accelerated deployment demands innovative models that increase private investment and build the capacities of local markets. Borislav Kostadinov, Fund Director, explains how Finance in Motion delivers these solutions where they’re needed most.
