Advisory & Capacity Building
Advisory & Capacity Building
We work with our investees and end-borrowers to generate sustainable growth by improving sustainability standards, increasing the ability to identify and finance sustainable businesses, and contributing to market growth through training and educational courses. We support market development and provide on-the ground support across all four fund focus sectors: agriculture, aquaculture, forestry, and sustainable tourism, combining sector expertise with on-the-ground implementation.
Areas of Expertise
Riskmanagement
Riskmanagement
Risk management support, including ESG and climate change risk
We help institutions strengthen ESG and climate risk management in line with international standards and national regulations, embedding E&S across the credit cycle to minimize negative impacts and enhance positive outcomes.
Sustainability
Sustainability
Sustainability strategies
We support partners in integrating sustainability into governance and business models, focusing on key topics like climate and nature with clear targets.
Adoption and alignment
Adoption and alignment
Adoption and alignment with international sustainability standards and frameworks
We guide institutions to adopt global sustainability frameworks, reduce financed emissions, and build climate-resilient portfolios with transparent commitments.
Green finance
Green finance
Green Financial Product Development
We support financial institutions in designing and implementing green financial products tailored to local markets. Our work combines product structuring, feasibility analysis, and capacity building to help partners expand green portfolios, reach new client segments, and access sustainable financing.
Reporting
Reporting
Development of methodologies and tools to assess the impact of clients and end-borrowers
We develop tools and methodologies to assess and report the environmental and social impact of clients and end-borrowers.
Agri-finance
Agri-finance
Agri-finance, value chain support and sustainable production practices
We promote access to finance for agricultural producers and value chain actors, supporting sustainable practices that protect ecosystems and livelihoods.
Sustainability Academy
Initiated by the eco.business Development Facility, the Sustainability Academy is a dynamic knowledge hub offering tailored capacity-building resources,such as practical guidelines, factsheets, and learning modules,for investees and end-borrowers.
Resources for the financial sector
- Crop profiles
- Deforestation profiles
- ESMS Manuals
- ESMS Online Course
- E&S Guidelines for the Agribusiness Sector
Resources for producers
- Tourism Toolkit
- Self-assessment of eligibility for certifications
- Green List fact sheets
- Impact Measurment Guidelines
How our Advisory & Capacity Building Works
Our projects are developed based on the needs of partners and the sectors in which they work.
Project development, procurement of consultants, and project implementation is conducted together with partners, who share ownership and a portion of the cost for the work supporting their development and growth
The central goal of each project is to advance the sustainable development of the partners business and reinforce its service to end-clients.
Our Advisory & Capacity Building procurement process
Our Donors
The eco.business Development Facility is made possible through the generous support of public donors committed to advancing sustainable finance and market transformation. Their contributions enable the delivery of targeted advisory and capacity-building activities across the fund’s focus sectors.
German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
European Union (EU)
Austrian Development Bank (OeEB)
UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
The fund, sub-fund(s) and securities described herein are not being offered for sale to the public in the United States of America or in any other jurisdiction in which a public offer would be prohibited by applicable law. The fund, sub-fund(s) and securities described herein are being offered in these jurisdictions only by private placement to a limited number of qualified institutional investors in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations in these jurisdictions. Offers will only be made pursuant to a private placement memorandum approved by the fund. Institutional investors in these jurisdictions that wish to learn more about the fund, the sub-fund(s) and/or securities should contact the persons listed below for further inquiry.
In Luxembourg, the service provider of the Fund is represented by:
Finance in Motion GmbH, Luxembourg Branch
43, Rue Sainte Zithe
2763 Luxembourg
Luxembourg
T: +352 (0) 28 99 59 59E-mail: investors@finance-in-motion.com