Invest in
nature-aligned agriculture
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.
Measurable Impact
Figures as of Q4 2023
EBF's work in Ecuador
The fund encourages sustainable business and consumption practices that protect biodiversity and conserve natural resources. It also helps communities adapt to climate change challenges like water shortages and rising temperatures.
SDGs Supported
Use of proceeds
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Facilitate loans to agribusinesses that adopt sustainable practices
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Expanding financing for certified sustainable agribusinesses
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Provide direct loans to support biodiversity conservation and climate change adaptation efforts
- Enhancing environmental and social risk management within financial institutions
Purpose of the partnership between EBF and Banco del Pacifico
The partnership with Banco del Pacífico (BdP) ensures access to agribusinesses that require sustainable finance. BdP’s strong presence in the Guayas region, a key agricultural hub, and its 60% agribusiness client base make it a strategic partner. With agribusinesses contributing 9% to Ecuador’s GDP, BdP is well-positioned to drive sustainable practices where they matter most.
Impact of the partnership
> USD 300 million loans facilitated to promote sustainable agriculture practices
> 69,000 hectares of land protected from deforestation
Supported over 260 agribusinesses in adopting sustainable practices
Support beyond the investment
While increasing financing for sustainable agribusinesses, the fund helped BdP to improve its Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS).
Working with the eco.business Fund has increased our capacity to provide green finance to sustainable businesses across Ecuador.
Impact Spotlight
Imagine Andean bears, pumas, and other threatened species thriving in a protected, sustainable habitat within Ecuador’s forestry plantations. Taking an important step toward this vision, eco.business Fund partnered with Aglomerados Cotopaxi, a client of BdP, to make it a reality.
Together, they achieved Ecuador’s first Carbon Negative Certification in the forestry sector, reducing 190,000 tons of CO₂ emissions annually. Cotopaxi’s dedication to sustainability is setting a new standard, inspiring other businesses to protect nature while growing responsibly.
