Working with Investees
Working with investees for a sustainable future
Our Advisory & Capacity Building approach
We work with our investees 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 specialize in agriculture and agribusinesses and we offer on-the-ground support and expertise.
Addressing our investees' unique needs
Future-proofing their business
- Strengthening Environmental and Social Management Systems (“ESMS”)
- Developing sustainability strategies
- Aligning with international standards and frameworks
- Incorporating digitalization and new technologies
Broadening product offering and revenue streams
- Helping structure sustainable financial products
- Supporting end-clients implement sustainable practices
- Incorporating environmental portfolio performance measurements and targets
Improving market visibility
- Exchanging knowledge resources through the Sustainability Academy
- Training sponsorship and event access
- Working with governments, regulators and other organizations to develop new markets for sustainable financial products
We are very pleased with the work carried out in collaboration with the eco.business Fund for the issuance of our first Sustainable Subordinated Bond. This achievement reflects our commitment to allocate resources to high-impact projects in mitigation and adaptation to climate change.
Isabel Cristina Martinez, Vice President of Sustainability and Corporate Services at Banco de Bogotá
Eligibility criteria & financing instruments
We provide financing to
- Commercial banks
- Agricultural Cooperatives
- Agribusinesses
- Aquaculture businesses
- Agricultural intermediaries
- Food value chain companies
Potential partners need to undergo a due diligence process for review of
- Financial strengths
- Governance & ownership
- Strategy
- Operational capacity
- Risk management
- Target group orientation
- Impact potential
- ESG
We can provide the following debt financing instruments
- Senior loans
- Subordinate loans
- Mezzanine debt
