Inspired Evolution: Best ESG Responsible Investment Team Sub-Saharan Africa 2020

Founded in 2007, with the vision to create a meaningful legacy and bring about an efficient redeployment of capital in the continent, Inspired Evolution is introducing a series of well-thought-out new clean energy products to Sub-Saharan Africa. This investment advisory focuses on infrastructure development, resource efficiency growth and the associated value chains. A third Inspired Evolution fund is scheduled to be launched within the next 18 months. This winner’s team has an impressive track record for achieving superior returns, has been involved in more than 1 GW of renewable energy projects and is a leading player in the region. It is considered by many to be best-in-class in terms of impact investing. The CFI.co judging panel applauds this company’s concern for ESG principles when considering investment opportunities and recognises that its focus does much to improve quality of life in the region. Significantly, Inspired Evolution is encouraging economical and superior performance whilst paying close attention to the environment. Its competitiveness is based on global technology strengths and productive partnerships with development finance institutions. Inspired Evolution’s engagement with and enrichment of local communities – including job creation – is profound. Inspired Evolution brings major long-term as well as short-term benefits to communities and aims to create rural engines for growth. The panel, noting the company’s exemplary response to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), is delighted to confirm Inspired Evolution as winner of the 2020 award Best ESG Responsible Investment Team (Sub-Saharan Africa).