Green for Growth Fund (GGF), Southeast Europe SA, SICAV-SIF
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:1,100,000 tCO2e/year (reduced)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:4,300,000 MWh/year (saved)
Water Consumption:2115,500 m3/year (saved/treated)
Waste Generated:427,000 tons/year (avoided/treated)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Biodiversity
- Sustainable Resource Use
- Livelihood Improvement
- Economic Opportunity Promotion
Environmental Achievements
- 1.1 million metric tons CO2 emissions reduced annually
- 4.3 million MWh energy saved annually
- 1,170 MW renewable energy capacity supported
- 1,137,000 hectares under sustainable management
- 8.2 million metric tons CO2 sequestered (net) by (agro-)forestry
Social Achievements
- Over 2 million indirect jobs supported in MSMEs
- 3,400 direct jobs supported in investee companies
- 86,800 persons benefited from capacity building and training programs
Governance Achievements
- Implementation of Impact Scoring Tool across funds for systematic impact management
- Alignment with international standards and good practices, including the Operating Principles for Impact Management (Impact Principles), the IFC Performance Standards, and SFDR
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Alignment of funds and products with the Paris Agreement
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Limited access to impact data in emerging markets
- Varying capacities of investees to meet reporting requirements
Mitigation Strategies
- Development of tools and provision of technical assistance to enhance data availability and quality
- Development of tailored methodologies to estimate environmental and social impact
- Use of proxies to estimate data points and provision of technical assistance in setting up reporting systems
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Operating Principles for Impact Management (Impact Principles), IFC Performance Standards, SFDR (Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation)
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: BlueMark
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Twice designated as a “Practice Leader” by BlueMark
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:1,200,000 tCO2e/year (reduction)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:4,700,000 MWh/year (savings)
Water Consumption:1,508,800 m3/year (saved/treated)
Waste Generated:427,000 tons/year (avoided/treated)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change Mitigation
- Sustainable Economic Growth
- Greening the Financial Sector
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 1.2 million tons/year
- Avoided or treated 427,000 tons of waste/year
- Saved or treated 1,508,800 m3 of water/year
- Saved 16,240 tons of materials/year
- Achieved 4.7 million MWh of energy savings/year
- Supported 1292 MW of renewable energy capacity
Social Achievements
- Supported capacity building for 10,200 people
- Provided technical assistance projects in 19 countries
- Engaged with 65 active partner institutions
- Channeled green finance to over 57,400 end-borrowers
Governance Achievements
- Implemented a comprehensive Environmental and Social Management System
- Aligned with international standards and good practices (Operating Principles for Impact Management, IFC Performance Standards, etc.)
- Classified as an Article 9 fund under SFDR
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Headwinds in markets, partners, and operations
- Global energy crisis and Ukraine war impacting investment backlogs
Mitigation Strategies
- Resilient fund structure allowed for tackling challenges
- Leveraging accelerating deployment of renewables and renewed focus on energy efficiency
- Innovative financing strategies (e.g., bridge-to-PPA structure, zero-subsidy projects)
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Drought (in Albania)
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Development of renewable energy projects
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Operating Principles for Impact Management, IFC Performance Standards, Eight core conventions of the International Labour Organization, International Bill of Human Rights, EU Taxonomy
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: BlueMark (for Finance in Motion's impact management system)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- IJGlobal Market Pioneer Award (for Blue 1 solar park)