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.

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.

Anthem Asia SME Venture Fund

British International Investment plc

The fund will invest in SMEs in Myanmar. By investing in Anthem, CDC can play a catalytic role in building the local private equity market and thereby support private sector development.

APF-II India Holdings Private Limited

British International Investment plc

A commitment by CDC to the APF-II India Holdings Private Limited investment fund. The fund makes investments in Indian small and medium enterprises with a focus on scaling up affordable models in the healthcare, logistics, infrastructure services and consumer goods sectors.

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.

Asirvad Microfinance Limited

British International Investment plc

Asirvad Microfinance Limited provides microfinance loans to women from low-income households through its network of branches across 22 states in India.

Bangladesh Managed Account C.V.

British International Investment plc

The company was formed in 2007 with a vision to increase farm mechanization, and is a subsidiary of ACI Limited, a larger conglomerate with interests in pharmaceuticals, consumer goods and agribusiness.

Betterplace Safety Solutions Private Limited

British International Investment plc

BetterPlace is India?s largest technology platform delivering digital solutions for blue-collar workforce management and support, throughout the entire value chain.

Boston Ivy Healthcare Solutions Private Limited

British International Investment plc

Medikabazaar is a B2B medical supplies platform in India. It serves hospitals, dental clinics, nursing homes, medical institutions, and physicians.

BRAC Bank Limited

British International Investment plc

CDC's capital will help BRAC Bank to increase its lending programme to export-led and other businesses to accelerate their growth, advance employment and positively contribute to Bangladesh's economy.

CDC South Asia Renewables Limited

British International Investment plc

We are working with the company on activities beyond environmental and social (E&S) action plan compliance, including continued engagement on emerging E&S risks through the internal ESG sub-committee that reports to its board.

Chaitanya India Fin Credit Private Limited

British International Investment plc

Chaitanya India Fin Credit is a non-banking financial company microfinance institution (NBFC-MFI) with a mission to make financial services simple, accessible and affordable. The company is headquartered in Bengaluru.

Chemistry Holdings Limited

British International Investment plc

Evercare and CDC Group have acquired a controlling interest in STS Holdings Ltd (STS). STS joins the Evercare network of hospitals that operate across South Asia and Africa and will provide immediate additional scale to the Evercare platform, significantly increasing the number of patients served.

Chiratae Ventures International Fund IV

British International Investment plc

Our investment in the fund will support the growth of highly scalable, tech-enabled companies in India, with the aim of creating large-scale employment for underserved groups and increasing the availability, affordability and accessibility of goods and services.

Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited

British International Investment plc

CDC invested INR 4 billion (c. $57 million) in Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited (CIFCL), one of India's leading diversified financial services companies, through Rupee Denominated Masala Bonds. CIFCL caters to small and medium road transport operators for new and used commercial vehicles with over 50 per cent of the portfolio in low income states.

Commercial Bank of Ceylon Plc

British International Investment plc

Commercial Bank of Ceylon (?ComBank?) is the largest private commercial bank in Sri Lanka.

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.