Project detail - SUCAFINA HOLDING S.A.

SUCAFINA HOLDING S.A.

Status: Approved investment
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Who is our customer

Sucafina is a leading sustainable “farm to roaster” coffee company, with a family tradition in commodities that stretches back to 1905. Today, with more than 900 employees in 28 countries, the Group is a leading player in the world of green, roasted, instant coffee merchanting.

What is our funding objective?

The objective is to support Sucafina to launch a large-scale trial of remote extension services to adapt to the new work constraints related to the Covid, including communication to include approved guidance on protective measures, good agricultural practices (GAPs) and commercial information.

Why do we fund this investment?

By enabling smallholders to be more independent in growing their own food and more aware of basic hygiene and safety measures, they become more resilient in the long term. Ensuring safe jobs in Sucafina’s work environment will help the communities to cope with the economic crisis.

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Region
Africa
Country
Uganda
Sector
Agribusiness, Food & Water
Effective date
9/3/2020
Total FMO financing
EUR 0.10 MLN
Funding
Building Prospects
Risk categorization on environmental and social impacts, A = high risk, B+ = medium high risk, B = medium risk, C = low risk Environmental & Social Category
(A, B+, B or C)
B+