Investing in a sustainable future
BIO invests in small and medium-sized enterprises, financial institutions, and infrastructure projects, contributing to socio-economic growth in developing countries.
In numbers
All direct investments approved in 2022 in the agricultural value chain work with international sustainability certifications such as Fairtrade, Organic, or Rainforest Alliance.
14 projects out of the 23 approved in 2022 invested in women and were eligible for the 2X Challenge. Over the past three years, BIO has contributed EUR 295 million to the 2X Challenge
4,656 GWh of total electricity production supported through direct energy projects and 1,117 GWh through indirect energy projects. BIO finances energy production equivalent to the annual consumption of approximately 16 million people, 90% in Africa.