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The Althelia Sustainable Ocean Fund

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Jun. 9, 2016
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The Althelia Sustainable Ocean Fund

  1. 1 Sustainable Ocean Fund Creating impact and value in the marine environment. Brief Presentation to GLF June 2016 CONFIDENTIAL - FOR DISCUSSION ONLY
  2. 2 Why talk about the ocean at a landscape event?
  3. 3 US$ 25 billion fish traded annually $9 billion is made from ocean related ecotourism. 3 billion people obtain 20% of their protein from fish. 1 billion people depend on it as their primary source of protein...
  4. 4 Over fishing 3x sustainable harvest levels globally = cumulative losses of ~US$ 2.9 trillion for the past three decades Pollution 46,000 pieces of plastic are estimated to be afloat on every square mile of the ocean Lack of protection < 4% of the Ocean is protected in any way.
  5. 5 è  Investment in the form of: w  Project and enterprise finance w  Technical capabilities and expertise w  Access to new markets and revenue streams è  Preservation and enhancement of portfolio value through vertically integrated risk management è  Support of global and regional partners Diversified Investor Base Investment Emphasis on replicability and scale -  Uncompromised market returns -  Diversification and fiduciary risk management -  Non-cash benefits (CSR, supply chain management, regulatory hedge) - Local livelihood improvements - Adaptation to Climate change - Biodiversity and ecosystem function Risk Management Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) excellence Finance Sources Sustainable Ocean Fund Investment Profile Returns InvestorsLocal Stakeholders Sustainable Fisheries Tenure & rights based management Aquaculture Technology and operational improvements Supply chain , infrastructure and downstream Co-operatives, Processing, Transportation Improved Market Access, Traceability and Certification Mission-driven Seafood Companies Broader seascapes Marine Protection Blue carbon and PES Energy, Waste, Tourism, 2 31
  6. 6 Source: EDF
  7. Illustrative investment: Mexican Pen shell Recovery 7
  8. NOS have engaged the El Mangle community to establish a FIP Sustainable harvesting of callo de acha Unparalled biodiversity in the Sea of Cortez Monitoring the shellfish population
  9. A tested investment mechanism $m Capital deployed in FY1-4 in the form of a loan to finance capex, opex and project management Revenues from sales of real assets seafood product to repay loan and interest in FY2-8 Revenues from benefit share in FY2-8 and post FY8 (capital gain) Project supports the transition to sustainability Equity warrants exercised at maturity of Loan ( where available) provide return upside. Loan secured by available collateral and by first lost facility.
  10. Forging partnerships that work 10 Fund level Project level Involvement of reputable partners with proven track records both locally and globally •  Ensure ESG performance •  Proper implementation and long- term operation •  Capacity building •  Aligned interest Involvement of local stakeholders (local governments, communities, NGOs) •  Identify suitable projects and / or develop side-activities •  Ensure livelihood / sustainable resources for local communities
  11. Selecting mature and semi mature project and accelerating them to scale 11 1 2 4 5 6 3
  12. Clear risk management throughout the Investment Annual monitoring Incident & quarterly reporting ESAP, CPs & contract terms Issue policies & rapid SIA tool ESG Imp. Guide Screening & DD process 12
  13. Where we are going? 13 Aim to reach first close by Q4 2016 Provide portfolio guarantee for private –side investors into the SOF Structure new mechanisms to open up the opportunity to a broader range of impact investors
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