Established in 2007, The Trafigura Foundation invest in catalytic solutions that address climate adaptation, the socio-economic needs of vulnerable communities, and their connection with global supply chains.

We invest for impact by financing multi-year initiatives maximising their potential for success. We accompany our partners throughout the ideation, development, and implementation of those initiatives. We measure success and impact expecting more than outputs, trainings and activities. We favour collective action and collaboration in international development.  Our investments support participatory approaches that give communities ownership in the development and implementation of solutions with the potential to scale up globally.

We focus on Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific. We support three interdependent areas of work:

• By focusing on ‘Sustainable livelihoods’, we invest in a fair and just transition for workers, encourage green entrepreneurship, and build green energy communities.
• Secondly, to enable ‘Thriving nature’, we scale up ecosystem-based adaptation to reduce climate risks, invest in ecosystem restoration and management, and promote climate-resilient agriculture.
• Finally, we also focus on ‘Prepared communities’, through forging partnerships for disaster risk reduction and supporting disaster response organisations.