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Environmental Pollution Programme
Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs
The Environmental Pollution Programme’s aim is to work with ODA-eligible countries and regions to reduce the adverse impacts of pollution. Work will improve health and reduce environmental harm and poverty that results from chemical, air, waste and water pollution, as part of the Triple Planetary Crisis. 2021-22: Scoping year to share expertise, best practice and invest in research to strengthen the capacity of low- and middle-income countries to meet their obligations under UN Multilateral Environment Agreements and frameworks. 2022-2025: Phase one delivering two multi-year projects in Vietnam and South Africa through delivery partners Global Alliance on Health and Pollution, the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) and in country organisations. The programme reduced pollution and its impacts on the environment and health by promoting sustainable, economically viable practices, strengthening regulations, and enhancing awareness through multi-sector engagement, robust evidence projects, capacity building and monitoring to support policymaking. 2025-26: Phase two delivered a one-year programme which built and expanded on the successful approaches on reducing air pollution and increasing uptake of integrated pest management in Vietnam, adding new work on waste and plastic pollution. The programme launched in Uganda and focussed on developing a Health and Pollution Action Plan, creating a framework for future action that is aligned with priorities of national stakeholders. The programme also established the Regional Pollution Forum platform, taking a multilateral approach in Southeast Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa to amplify impact by spreading knowledge of successful interventions.
Green Growth Feeder Fund Pte. Ltd
British International Investment plc
With our investment, the fund will finance the development of between six and eight ?green infrastructure? companies in India. The fund's portfolio of renewable energy, e-mobility, and energy efficiency companies will help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; its wastewater company will reduce freshwater consumption; and its waste management company will improve the sustainability of natural resources. Furthermore, as a pioneer in the green infrastructure space in India, it aims to play a catalytic effect in the market by proving that investors can earn returns whilst directly contributing to climate objectives.
Growth Catalyst Partners ? Annex Fund
British International Investment plc
Lok Fund III Annex fund - approved for 2 stage
HBL Bank UK Ltd
British International Investment plc
Habib Bank, now referred to as HBL, was the first commercial bank established in Pakistan in 1947. Over the years, HBL has maintained its position as the largest private sector bank with over 1,700 branches and 2,000 ATMs globally and a customer base of ten million plus. In 2015, CDC invested $121 million in Habib. In a country where over 20 million people do not have a bank account, our investment will help people on low incomes access financial services. Since our 2015 investment, the bank became a majority shareholder in First Micro Finance Bank (FMFB).
Healthquad Fund II
British International Investment plc
Early-stage healthcare investment-focused fund, sponsored by Quadria and Kois Invest. In diligence phase.
HR Food Processing Private Limited
British International Investment plc
HR Food (Osam Dairy) is a dairy company operating in the east Indian states of Bihar and Jharkhand, procuring milk from over 20,000 small dairy farmers.
iMerit
British International Investment plc
Our investment in iMerit underlines our commitment to back companies that are creating skilled jobs, particularly for women, in regions where they are most needed. Advances in AI technology are normally seen as a threat to jobs, but iMerit has demonstrated that the opposite is true.
Incofin India Progress Fund I
British International Investment plc
The fund can improve the livelihoods of low-income populations in rural areas and tier II and III Indian cities by providing growth capital to early-stage businesses that strengthen value chains and enhance access to financial services, market, information, and productive inputs. In turn, it aims to enhance economic opportunities of smallholder farmers and other small-scale suppliers.
India Infrastructure Fund II
British International Investment plc
A commitment by CDC to the 'India Infrastructure Fund II' investment fund. The fund will provide long-term, equity investment for both construction and operating infrastructure projects across the country. Poor infrastructure is a significant obstacle to development and economic growth in India. Under its five-year development plan, the Indian government estimates that there is an infrastructure investment shortfall of almost US$1 trillion.
Indifi Technologies Private Limited
British International Investment plc
In 2019 we led the funding round for Indifi Technologies (Indifi), a digital lender providing loans to micro and small businesses in India. We invested $15 million in a $21 million fundraise in 2019 and made a follow-on investment in 2021.
Indus Wind Energy Limited
British International Investment plc
CDC's investment is funding the creation of 150 MW of wind farms located in the Jhimpir area of the Sindh province of Pakistan. The project involves three separate schemes of 50 MW each, two developed by Liberty Mills and one by Indus Group.
Insitor Impact Asia Fund 2
British International Investment plc
The Insitor Impact Asia Fund invests in early-stage companies in Myanmar, Cambodia, India and Pakistan that improve access to basic goods and services for low-income communities.
Insitor Impact Asia Fund Private Limited
British International Investment plc
A lack of early-stage capital is a key barrier to the growth of start-ups and early-stage social businesses in countries such as Pakistan and Myanmar. Our investment will enable Insitor to back promising businesses that provide essential goods and services to low-income households in sectors such as agriculture, education, energy, financial services and healthcare.
KASHF Foundation
British International Investment plc
We made a $15 million loan to the company, to support it to provide specialised microcredit products and capacity building services to micro-entrepreneurs, with a focus on women-owned or affiliated businesses.
Kotak India Private Equity Fund III
British International Investment plc
Commitment by CDC to the 'Kotak India Private Equity Fund III' investment fund. The fund focuses on healthcare sector which has a high propensity to generating employment as well as improve availability and affordability.
Leap Agri Logistics (Khagaria) Private limited
British International Investment plc
Leap is one of the leading agricultural warehousing and logistics companies in India. It has a twofold mission: to connect the grain supply chain from farm to business, and to transform itself into a robust agri-silos and logistics platform. Debt Financing for agri-silo project in Khagaria, Bihar
Leap Agri Logistics (Madhubani) Private limited
British International Investment plc
Debt Financing for agri-silo project in Madhubani, Bihar
Liberty Wind Power 1 (PVT) Limited
British International Investment plc
CDC's investment is funding the creation of 150 MW of wind farms located in the Jhimpir area of the Sindh province of Pakistan. The project involves three separate schemes of 50 MW each, two developed by Liberty Mills and one by Indus Group.
Liberty Wind Power 2 (PVT) Limited
British International Investment plc
CDC's investment is funding the creation of 150 MW of wind farms located in the Jhimpir area of the Sindh province of Pakistan. The project involves three separate schemes of 50 MW each, two developed by Liberty Mills and one by Indus Group.
Loadshare Networks Private Limited
British International Investment plc
Loadshare is an Indian logistics company that uses technology to bring together small and medium logistics companies to create a pan-Indian network reaching local suppliers and rural customers. By bringing together these smaller companies, Loadshare enables them to have better market access, which in turn boosts their growth and creates jobs.