urban agriculture with in-door, vertical basil herb farming with energy efficient special LED lighting, combining fish aquaculture with hydroponics
with a nearly USD 200bn value and growth rates of over 20% annually, e-mobility is a promising solution for future greenhouse gas reduction
zero-waste, reusable plastic-free and eco-friendly daily utensils can help prevent marine pollution and preserve aquatic ecosystems
with more than 400,000 species found in almost every habitat, beetle diversity showcase co-evolution and adaptation and how easily biodiversity can be threatened from overconsumption and pollution
half of small and medium enterprises of less advanced, peripheral and developing world economies, while being major contributors to job creation and local economic development, have trillions of annual unmet financing needs
urban agriculture with in-door, vertical basil herb farming with energy efficient special LED lighting, combining fish aquaculture with hydroponics
with a nearly USD 200bn value and growth rates of over 20% annually, e-mobility is a promising solution for future greenhouse gas reduction
zero-waste, reusable plastic-free and eco-friendly daily utensils can help prevent marine pollution and preserve aquatic ecosystems
with more than 400,000 species found in almost every habitat, beetle diversity showcase co-evolution and adaptation and how easily biodiversity can be threatened from overconsumption and pollution
half of small and medium enterprises of less advanced, peripheral and developing world economies, while being major contributors to job creation and local economic development, have trillions of annual unmet financing needs
impact investing 3.0
impact investing – the methodology that aims to solve global environmental and social challenges by investing in innovative, high-growth opportunities with balanced risk-return profiles – is advancing rapidly, gaining significant traction in today’s global investment landscape
while there are different approaches to sustainability and impact investing, seasoned pioneers with the necessary sourcing capacity, investment expertise, track record and exceptional impact “dna” are gradually taking impact investing to a new level
with the market advancements in the last decade, impact experts are today in the position to create high-quality, fully diversified investment portfolios in multiple industries, geographies and asset classes
we believe in the power of the methodology to manage investment risks and deliver superior returns beyond its social and environmental footprint
investment strategy verticals
with varying risk, return, liquidity and maturity profiles
private equity
semi-liquid
listed impact
impact focus
environmental advancement
biodiversity
protection
elimination of threats and promotion of global biodiversity, with a pro-active approach, through investments in innovative technologies and smart business models
clean tech
clean energy
transition to clean energy sources with renewable energy infrastructure, environmental and energy efficient technologies
sustainable lifestyles
sustainable
food chains
improvement of nutritional value of food, and protection of environmental capital through local production / consumption, new processes, and smart technologies
responsible
consumer goods
transition to responsible consumerism with sustainable, natural, low-waste, carbon-neutral, recycled and recyclable goods in fashion, cosmetics and household</p<
access to finance
sme lending
factoring
promotion of local economic development to alleviate poverty by providing access to finance to micro-, small- and medium enterprises in peripheral Europe and the developing world
trade
finance
transformation of the international trading system to support environmental protection and social progress, through the optimization of trade value chains from sourcing to distribution
education, awareness and knowledge sharing
are vital for the advancement of impact investing
the swiss impact office, is participating and presenting in key events and conferences around sustainability and impact investing in Europe and abroad throughout the year
we are delighted to actively support the first and potentially biggest impact conference in Southeastern Europe, that will take place in Athens, Greece on the 16th of February 2023, at the Benaki museum (more information here)
the milestone event is co-organized by the Hellenic Impact Investing Network, Tsomokos (Delphi Economic Forum etc.), and Phenix Impact Group
the conference is a major step in launching the local impact ecosystem, while bringing together impact investors, impact managers, impact experts and impact entrepreneurs to connect and facilitate partnerships
for sponsoring, speaking and panel opportunities, please contact info@impactoffice.ch
impact offering
investment showcase
Generation Forest Invest
Generation Forest Invest is a Dutch holding company focused on mostly native, biodiverse reforestation & enhanced carbon sequestration in the tropics, aiming to develop as many Generation Forests as possible in the shortest amount of time.
It combines a unique Nature Based Solution with enhanced investor returns through the sale of sustainable timber and carbon certificates while achieving a high impact profile through biodiversity restoration, carbon sequestration and the reduction of rural poverty.
Generation Forest Invest is part of three different entities under the Generation Forest umbrella, including a foundation and a cooperative, where everyone can support the Generation Forest cause at an individual level.
opportunities
we would love to learn more about your business model and impact approach; you can submit your proposal by clicking at the following buttons
sio journal
6th Annual Private Wealth Switzerland Geneva Forum
"ESG & Sustainable Investing: Evolution, opportunities and work to be done": our panel with top speakers, discussing current challenges...
Delphi Economic Forum VII
For the 3rd consecutive year, the Managing Director of the Swiss Impact Office had the great pleasure to moderate...
Impact Summit Europe 2022
A great panel with esteemed speakers at the #impactsummiteurope2022 from Phenix Capital
The Graduate Institute Geneva Masterclass
A presentation on impact investing strategies to mitigate climate change and biodiversity loss at the Graduate Institute of International...
Virtual World Biodiversity Forum 2021
The SIO at the Virtual World Biodiversity Forum 2021
Elite Summit 2021
building a better future: shaping tomorrow's economy by Investing into change
Impact Investing World Forum 2020
The SIO at the Impact Investing World Forum 2020
Swiss Impact Investment Association 5th Impact Summit
The Swiss Impact Investment Association 5th Impact Summit to exchange with fellow investors, companies and #sustainability professionals on upcoming...
Tech Tour Food and Bioeconomy Forum 2020
Thrilled to be part of the investor jury together with other industry experts at the Tech Tour #food and...
Mr. Kostis Tselenis featured at Phenix’s «Faces of Impact...
By generating positive, measurable social and environmental impact alongside a financial return, impact investments are a powerful tool to...
The SIO at the Phenix Impact Summit
Mr. Kostis Tselenis, Managing Partner of swiss impact office, will moderate a panel of top experts from the sustainability...
The SIO at the Swiss Economic CE2 Forum
Mr. Kostis Tselenis, Managing Partner of swiss impact office will join a panel of experts moderated by Brindusa Burrows...
news
Biodiversity quickly rises up the ESG investing agenda
As part of a special report on responsible investing, the Financial Times have issued a series of sectoral reports...
REPowerEU: Joint European action for energy
The European Commission has proposed an outline of a plan to make Europe independent from Russian fossil fuels well...
Delivering the European Green Deal
On July 14, 2021, the European Commission presented a detailed roadmap on how each segment of the European Green...
Klaus Schwab Releases “Stakeholder Capitalism”
Klaus Schwab Releases “Stakeholder Capitalism”, making the Case for a Global Economy that Works for Progress, People and Planet.
Council adopts conclusions on the EU biodiversity strategy f...
The Council endorses the objectives of the EU biodiversity strategy for 2030 and the nature protection and restoration targets...
Private equity in wealth management. How to diversify your p...
It may seem that private equity investors already own everything: fashion brands, food companies, computer companies, and even football...
How can impact investors balance the green energy equation?
Impact investing has always been a matter of balance. Most endeavours of social entrepreneurs, while having a great positive...
Dispelling The 5 Myths Of Sustainable Investing
Whether they want to combat climate change, support social justice, or encourage corporate responsibility, investors can do well by...
Sustainable investing is actually up during the pandemic rec...
When the economy sank into the pandemic recession, some climate change activists and others braced themselves for investors to...
Impact investing: one eye on the wallet, the other on the pl...
A Swiss start-up’s vision is to make saving money, while contributing to a fairer, greener society, as easy as...
2020 Annual Impact Investor Survey
The 2020 Annual Impact Investor Survey is the 10th edition of the GIIN’s flagship report
impact investing lectures
interviews by Brindusa Burrows
internships
the swiss impact office has launched an internship program for students and young professionals with high interest in sustainability and impact investing to offer on the job training and an insight in the real world of impact investing
