Amazon Bioeconomy Financing Platform
Hybrid financing mechanism to increase access to credit.
Concept
Credit, technical assistance and market access for: Cooperatives, Associations and Amazon Bioeconomy Businesses.
Discover how we collaborate to make a difference in value chains throughout the Amazon.
Working Capital
Receivables Anticipation
Amazon Food&Forest Acceleration
The Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance
Throughout 2024, our mechanism underwent acceleration and was endorsed by the largest climate finance instrument development hub.
"Lab ideas, such as Amazon Food&Forest, represent the most advanced and innovative in sustainable investments and climate finance."
Impact Metrics
in the first 5 years
Discover our impact goals in the Amazon
Environmental impact
Social impact
Portfolio
Meet some of the selected businesses transforming lives and communities
Discover who makes a difference in the Amazon socio-bioeconomy.
100% Amazônia
Forest Seeds Agroextractive Association
Indigenous Women of Alto Rio Negro
Marajó Seeds Cooperative
Tucum
Mahta Superfoods
Luisa Abram Chocolates
Urucuna
Na'kau Amazon Chocolate
Results 2024
The first 6 months of the program
| Indicator | Description |
|---|---|
| +R$ 13,5 milhões | Mobilized for bioeconomy businesses |
| 17 | businesses Strengthened with credit and technical assistance |
| 15 | Bioeconomy value chains |
| Environmental impact | ODS 13 e 15 |
| 47,1 mil | hectares Biodiversity Areas Maintenance |
| 589,9 mil tCo2e | Carbon emissions avoided |
| Social impact | ODS 1, 5, 8, 9, 10, 12 |
| 32 | Local businesses strengthened |
| 1.800 | Families benefited |
| 25% | Increase in women engagement |
| +136% | Family income increase |
| +191% | Business revenue increase |
Blended finance
Our strategy combines different sources of capital — private, philanthropic and concessional
To overcome credit access barriers for socio-bioeconomy businesses that promote sustainable practices and strengthen local communities.
Risk reduction
Minimizes risks for private investors by combining philanthropy and concessional capital
Resource leverage
Attracts private capital and amplifies the impact of each invested resource for priority areas with high climate and social impact
Access to financial markets
Democratizes access to capital for cooperatives, associations and sustainable businesses in the Amazon
Sustainability promotion
Encourages regenerative practices with positive environmental and social impact, preserving Amazonian biodiversity
References
What our clients and partners are saying about us
"I consider the work of Impact SA exemplary and with great potential in financing investments with high social and environmental returns, in addition to financial income."
Claus Reiner
Country Director of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
"It was an honor to collaborate with the Impact SA team during the acceleration process at the Lab. In addition to being an extraordinary and authentic project, it has enormous potential to mobilize commercial capital for economic activities that promote forest conservation."
Phillipe Käfer
Brazil Lab Program Lead
Financing Criteria
Businesses
Who can access?
Businesses based in the Amazon Biome or that generate regional co-benefits
✅ What we finance
| Category | Details |
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| Eligible Sectors |
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| Principles | Nature-BasedSupport practices that result from sustainable ecosystem management, ensuring that protected areas remain in their natural state and contribute to environmental preservation. Climate AdditionalWe finance solutions that provide significant climate mitigation, beyond actions that occur naturally, ensuring that these practices help reduce environmental impacts in a lasting way and not just as compensation for avoidable emissions. MeasurableWe invest in projects whose impacts can be quantified, based on cumulative effects on radiative forcing, ensuring that results are evaluated objectively and transparently. Gender equality promotersBusinesses that foster the participation and leadership of women and LGBTQI+ people in the local economy. Respect and value the knowledge, rights and practices of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities. |
❌ Non-eligible activities:
| Category | Prohibited Activities |
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| Rights Violations |
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| Prohibited Sectors |
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How we see the world
Our systemic vision to transform the Amazon socio-bioeconomy
Promote the Amazon socio-bioeconomy as a significant part of the Brazilian economy
Create resilient communities, reduce deforestation and increase family income
Redirect philanthropic, public and private resources to sustainable practices led by indigenous and traditional communities (IPLCs), strengthening forest conservation and achieving Brazil's climate goals
Emission reduction and biodiversity preservation
Protection of IPLC areas with sustainable practices and investments.
Resilient communities
Self-sufficiency and strengthening to resist external pressures.
Integração de gênero
Maior participação e liderança feminina em negócios sustentáveis.
Aumento da renda
Redução de desigualdades e melhoria nas condições econômicas para famílias e comunidades.
Desenvolvimento de mercado
Fortalecimento da sociobioeconomia, conectando negócios locais a mercados mais amplos.
Credit access
More local businesses financed with accessible conditions.
Economic growth
Financial stability and expansion of sustainable businesses in the Amazon region.
Risk reduction
Mitigation of financial risks to attract more investments.
Community empowerment
Strengthened capacities of local communities to participate in sustainable economic activities, promoting self-sufficiency and resilience.
Sustainable development
Growing implementation of sustainable practices, contributing to long-term environmental and socioeconomic benefits.
Quality of life improvement
Greater access to resources and opportunities, resulting in improved living standards and quality of life for community members.
Community engagement
Greater involvement and support from communities, promoting a sense of belonging and commitment to sustainable development goals.
Synergistic partnerships
Greater synergy and cooperation between stakeholders, resulting in more comprehensive and effective interventions.
Transparency and accountability
Greater transparency and accountability in results strengthening trust between stakeholders and donors.
Resource optimization
Better resource utilization through coordinated efforts, maximizing the impact of initiatives.
Continuous improvement
Constant monitoring and evaluation that promote continuous improvement of project strategies and results.
Financial structure established
For low-cost loans with guarantees from development financial institutions.
Philanthropic fund developed
To create conducive conditions for community development.
Integração de gênero
Maior participação e liderança feminina em negócios sustentáveis.
Impact analysis and reporting system implemented
Local NGOs and entities operating in the Amazon region.
Financial structure
Resource mobilization and granting of accessible loans, mitigating risks with DFI guarantees.
Philanthropic fund
Allocation of donated capital to foster community prosperity.
Impact analysis and reporting
Comprehensive monitoring for each portfolio project.
Stakeholder collaboration
Integration with local NGOs and regional ecosystem actors.
Technical and financial assistance
Structured programs with clear goals to strengthen local businesses.
What are the potential benefits for supporters?
Be part of the solution!
Be part of the solution!
Implement genuine actions, replacing superficial narratives with real and sustainable commitments.
Financial return*
Competitive financial return opportunity aligned with positive socio-environmental impact
Global positioning
Align with a project that inspires global actions and promotes real solutions to the climate crisis.
Participate in an innovative financing model
Reduce risk exposure and leverage investments* through a structure that combines private, concessional and philanthropic capital.
Leverage a new economy in the Amazon
Driving a sustainable economy in the Amazon is good for you and for the whole world.
Transform Communities
Support sustainable businesses, generate jobs and income and boost the local economy.
Environmental impact
Direct contribution to biodiversity conservation and climate change mitigation
Ready to make a difference?
Join us in building a sustainable future for the Amazon
Who's already with us!
World-renowned organizations that already support and validate our initiative
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What are they saying about us?
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Important Information
Impact Finance SA (CNPJ 40.059.045/0002-56), Impact Finance Amazônia Securitizadora de Créditos SA (CNPJ 50.743.597/0001-32) and each member of the Amazon Food&Forest Bioeconomy Financing Initiative (together, "Amazon Food&Forest") declare that the information contained in this document does not constitute an offer, nor solicitation of offer, for subscription or celebration of any financial instrument.; are not an invitation to invest; do not represent a financing offer; do not constitute an offer, incentive or solicitation for entering into a legally binding contract; and should not be interpreted as an indication or forecast of future results.
The information presented in this document is provided in good faith and derived from sources considered accurate at the date of its issuance. However, it should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter nor used as such. While Amazon Food&Forest has made every effort to ensure that the information and any calculations are free from errors, none of the Amazon Food&Forest companies, nor any of their related entities, employees or directors, offers any guarantee of reliability or accuracy, nor accepts any responsibility arising, including from negligence, for errors or omissions. This notice is subject to any legal requirements to the contrary.