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.

3one4 Capital - Fund III

British International Investment plc

3one4Capital Advisors LLP is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments. 3one4Capital Advisors LLP is based in Bengaluru, India.

The fund targets technology and technology-enabled companies whose disruptive solutions have the potential to reach large parts of the Indian population. These companies can help to increase economic opportunities and market participation for consumers, employees, and suppliers.

Aavishkaar Goodwell India Microfinance Development Company II Limited

British International Investment plc

A commitment by CDC to the Aavishkaar Goodwell India Microfinance Development Company II Limited investment fund. The fund makes investments that support enterprises active in the microfinance sector in India in order to increase access to finance for low income families in rural areas and low-income states.

Abraaj Pakistan Fund I

British International Investment plc

Fund investment in a country with growing economic potential, but a difficult place to do business, with low penetration from multinational companies.

Amicus Capital Partners Private Equity I

British International Investment plc

Commitment by CDC to the 'Amicus Capital Partners Private Equity I' investment fund. The fund focuses on small and medium sized entreprises in the healthcare, financial services and technology sectors.

Ankur Capital II

British International Investment plc

Ankur Capital is an impact-oriented investor that targets underserved populations at scale by providing economic opportunities through jobs, market access and improved goods and services particularly in agriculture and healthcare sectors.

Annapurna Finance Private Limited

British International Investment plc

Annapurna Finance was established to serve the economically weaker sections of the society, by providing need-based financial services at their doorstep.

Dolma Impact Fund II

British International Investment plc

Established in 2014, Dolma Fund Management is a private equity fund manager focused on highly impactful investments in critical sectors in Nepal.

Dolma Impact Fund II invests primarily in renewable energy, healthcare and technology in Nepal.

Dr Agarwal's Health Care Limited

British International Investment plc

Dr Agarwal?s is a single-specialty healthcare business that provides world-class ophthalmology, optometry and associated laboratory/ pharmacy services to c. 900,000 patients per year. Dr Agarwal?s is the largest ophthalmology chain in India and operates in 10 countries across Africa. CDC has provided an INR 2,150 million (c. $31 million) loan to Dr Agarwal's Healthcare Limited that will be used to fund the company's continued expansion in India and in Africa.

Ecom Express Private Limited

British International Investment plc

Ecom Express Limited is a leading end-to-end technology-enabled logistics solutions provider to the Indian e-commerce industry. The company is present in all 29 states of the country, operates in over 2650 towns, and has the capability to deliver to over 1.2 billion people (95 per cent of India?s population). After establishing a solid foothold in India, Ecom Express marked its maiden venture outside the country in early 2021 with its investment in Paperfly, an e-commerce logistics company in Bangladesh.

Ergos Business Solutions Private Limited

British International Investment plc

Ergos Business Solutions is an integrated supply chain business operating through a network of micro warehouses in rural Bihar in India. It aims to enable market linkages to small farmers in a scalable and cost-effective manner.

Fibonacci India Fund Co Limited

British International Investment plc

Commitment by CDC to the 'Fibonacci India Fund Co Limited' investment fund. The fund focuses on manufacturing, rural financial services and healthcare in South Asia.

Fourth Partner Energy Private Limited

British International Investment plc

Fourth Partner Energy is a leading Indian renewable energy company for commercial and industrial businesses. The firm partners with India?s largest companies to expand their use of renewable energy, helping them offset their energy requirement through clean and green sources. Its solutions include solar and wind, battery storage, wind-solar hybrid, energy trading and EV charging infrastructure. Fourth Partner Energy is operational across Vietnam, Indonesia, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka today, along with a pan-India presence.

Arohan Financial Services Limited

British International Investment plc

Arohan Financial Services Limited is a leading non-banking financial company microfinance institution (NBFC-MFI) operating in low-income states in India. Arohan provides loans and other financial inclusion-related products to customers who have limited or no access to financial services.

ASA International India Microfinance Limited

British International Investment plc

ASA International India Microfinance Limited is a microfinance institution operating in India. The company is a subsidiary of ASA International, one of the world?s largest international microfinance institutions.

CropIn Technology Solutions Private Limited

British International Investment plc

We invested in the company in 2020 as part of our ?Venture Scale-up Programme?, with the aim of improving the incomes and resilience of smallholder farmers across our markets. We invested as part of a $20 million funding round, and existing investors include the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Ankur Capital, and Chiratae Ventures.

Frontier Bangladesh II

British International Investment plc

Commitment to a fund to support a fund manager with a strong track record of developing successful Bangladeshi businesses.

Frontiir

British International Investment plc

Frontiir is a leading internet service provider in Myanmar.

Fusion Microfinance Private Limited

British International Investment plc

The firm provides financial services to women entrepreneurs and the unbanked in economically and socially deprived parts of society. The company works to improve financial literacy amongst its customers, enabling them to better manage their finances. The firm's clients comprise mainly of women living in rural and semi-urban areas.

GEF South Asia Fund II

British International Investment plc

Global Environment Fund (GEF) South Asia Growth Fund II (SAGF) is managed by GEF South Asia Advisors in India. Its Indian team has a strong track record and we have worked closely with them to strengthen governance, attract further investors and shape their environmental, social and governance capability.