Now more than ever, today's global challenges need impact investing. Find out how we made money work for positive change in 2023.

At Triodos IM, our vision extends beyond tomorrow. For us, impact investing means putting money towards the benefit of people and our environment over the long term. This means making conscious investment decisions that aim to ensure 9+ billion people can thrive on a healthy planet.

We envision a future full of just and inclusive societies, where people enjoy good health and wellbeing, have access to ample opportunities, and can pursue their aspirations. To secure this vision, we must stay within planetary boundaries so that we can bestow a flourishing Earth upon future generations. And we must remember that time is of the essence.

Our ambitions and visions may be bold, but we don’t just talk the talk. We have the numbers, stories and interviews to back them up. Curious about what we have been up to this past year? Dig into our impact reports and get a taste of how we made impact matter in 2022.

Here’s a small sample of what our investment portfolios accomplished in 2022. Want to dig deeper? Explore the impact reports of each of our investment funds.

347,600 Households provided with clean energy

20.3M Microfinance borrowers reached

Borrowers reached

At year-end 2022, our financial inclusion funds financed 113 financial service providers in 47 countries. These values-based institutions vary from small NGOs working in underdeveloped markets to digital lending platforms and fully fledged banks that offer access to a range of fair and transparent financial services for people and small businesses.

Together, these financial service providers reached some 20.3 million borrowers who used the funding to start or expand their business, generate income and better manage their daily lives. Two-thirds of them live in rural areas. Also, approximately 19.9 million individuals had a savings account with these financial service providers.

Of the loan clients, 80% are female. Women in developing countries and emerging economies are often in a disadvantaged position. Giving women the freedom to manage their income and to support their families empowers their position and has been shown to have a greater economic impact overall.

52% Less greenhouse gas emissions

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In 2022, the footprint benchmark results for the Triodos Impact Equities and Bond funds were on average:

•    GHG emissions: 52% lower than the benchmark
•    Water use: 82% lower than the benchmark
•    Landfill waste production: 2% higher than the benchmark

These footprint and benchmark figures, received from external data providers, give an indication of the funds' sustainability performance as an outcome of the funds' strict impact selection and exclusion criteria. The carbon and water footprints of the IEB funds showed lower environmental impacts of the portfolio companies’ activities compared to those of the benchmark.

The higher than benchmark landfill waste footprint is mainly related to the investment in a number of paper (packaging) companies promoting the transition from plastic to paper packaging. Since landfill waste is defined as all waste eligible to be disposed of via landfills, it includes paper and plastic packaging, which in many instances can be recycled so they do not end up in landfill. We consciously accept that a handful of investments with positive overall impact results in the funds have a larger waste footprint than the reference index, as we firmly believe these companies deliver a positive impact on problems like plastics pollution in our oceans.

The benchmark with which the Triodos Impact Equities and Bond funds compare differs per fund and type of footprint. These are: MSCI World, MSCI World Small & Mid Cap Index, MSCI World Impact ESG Select Children’s Rights Index and customised benchmarks for the Triodos Impact Mixed funds and the Triodos Bond Impact funds.

82% Less water use

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Ready to dive beneath the surface? Dig into the details with our long read and find out why the time for band-aid solutions is over.

We love sharing our knowledge, which is why we’ve put together these two interviews with our experts. In our first interview, Nikkie Pelzer and Rebecca Spohrer share how we put our impact ambitions into practice. We then talk with Federica Masut and Hans Stegeman as they explain why we need to take targeted action based on radical choices.

We think you should have a clear view of how each of our investments work. Explore our interactive map to see how we’re working towards a future with prosperous people on a thriving planet.

Impact Strategy
- Impact Equities and Bonds
- Financial Inclusion
- Energy and Climate
- Sustainable Food and Agriculture
SDG
- 1. No Poverty
- 2. Zero Hunger
- 3. Good health and well-being
- 4. Quality Education
- 5. Gender Equality
- 6. Clean Water and Sanitation
- 7. Affordable and Clean Energy
- 8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
- 9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- 10. Reduced Inequality
- 11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
- 12. Responsible Consumption and Production
- 13. Climate Action
- 14. Life Below Water
- 15. Life on Land
- 16. Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
- 17. Partnerships to achieve the Goals
Fund
- Triodos Pioneer Impact Fund
- Triodos Global Equities Impact Fund
- Triodos Impact Mixed Fund - Defensive
- Triodos Impact Mixed Fund - Neutral
- Triodos Impact Mixed Fund - Offensive
- Triodos Euro Bond Impact Fund
- Triodos Sterling Bond Impact Fund
- Triodos Microfinance Fund
- Triodos Fair Share Fund
- Sustainability Finance Real Economies Fund
- Triodos Food Transition Europe Fund
- Triodos Energy Transition Europe Fund
- Triodos Emerging Markets Renewable Energy Fund
- Triodos Groenfonds
- Triodos Multi Impact Fund
- Triodos Future Generations Fund
- Hivos-Triodos Fund
Asset Class
- Listed equity
- Corporate bonds
- Impact bonds
- Sovereign bonds
- Sub sovereign bonds
- Private equity
- Private debt
- Investment fund
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The purpose of this tool is to inform investors about the type of investments and their potential sustainability impact. The information in the tool is of a general nature and does not constitute an opinion of Triodos Investment Management of the financial instrument. Therefore, the tool is not intended and should not be construed as an offer, invitation or general solicitation to buy, sell or dispose of any investment, to engage in any other transaction or to provide any investment advice or investment recommendation.

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The SDGs mentioned in the company sections are linked to the (main) transition theme that the company contributes to, not directly to its products or services. Refer to the Sustainability Annex in the prospectus for more information.

All investments carry risk and all investment decisions of an individual remain the responsibility of the individual. Past or estimated results are no guarantee or indication of future results. Triodos Investment Management does not accept any liability for any losses.

The information in the tool is updated on a regular basis. However, the tool is not updated on a daily basis. Therefore, the information in the tool can be outdated. Triodos Investment Management can not be hold liable for information that is outdated.

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