Why it matters
Climate change remains one of the most severe global challenges. The regions hardest hit are often those least able to mobilise capital to handle the long-term consequences. A clear goal for Impact Fund Denmark is to mobilise capital for climate financing and invest in companies contributing to a more resilient world.
According to the UN, closing the finance gap for reaching SDG 13 on Climate Action requires more than USD 6 trillion annually.
Impact Fund Denmark invests in commercially viable private companies that contribute to the green transition in developing and growth economies.
We invest in green energy and infrastructure, financial institutions supporting sustainable micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, forestry management and agricultural transformation towards green and Co2-friendly practices – a sector that is the backbone of employment in developing economies as well as a major contributor to climate emissions.
Climate investments in numbers
50%
of new investments must be climate finance
58%
of new investments in 2024 are climate finance
3.7
million tCO2e avoided in 2024 by portfolio companies
+3bn
DKK mobilised for climate finance
Green economies as core impact criteria
Creating green economies is central to our mission and a key factor in how we assess impact. Green economies drive resource efficiency, climate mitigation, circularity and sustainable growth in developing countries. Climate adaptation and biodiversity protection are integral to this transition, ensuring resilience for the future.
Want to talk to one of our experts?
- Forestry: Otto Vinther Christensen
- Guarantees: Theo Ib Larsen
- Climate finance on a global scale: Søren Peter Andreasen
- Investments in green energy & infrastructure: Thomas Hougaard
- Press inquiries about our focus on climate finance: Charlotte Holst Frahm and Thøger Kirk
Managing Director and Co-head of Sustainable Food Systems
Otto Vinther Christensen
+45 33 63 75 04
Managing Director and Head of Impact Partnerhips
Theo Ib Larsen
+45 33 44 12 37
Deputy CEO
Søren Peter Andreasen
+45 33 63 75 90
Managing Director and Co-head of Green Energy & Infrastructure
Thomas Hougaard
+45 33 63 75 46
SVP, Communication & Marketing
Charlotte Holst Frahm
+45 41 38 12 42
External Communications Director
Thøger Kirk
+45 53 76 08 05
