Livelihoods

Livelihoods Venture is an impact investment firm that aims to foster resilient rural communities and ecosystems, while simultaneously nurturing sustainable businesses. The company has garnered investments from twelve major corporations such as Danone, Schneider Electric, Crédit Agricole S.A., Michelin, Hermès, SAP, Groupe Caisse des Dépôts, La Poste, Firmenich, Voyageurs du Monde, Mars Inc. and Veolia. Their focus areas revolve around agroforestry projects, ecosystem restoration, and rural energy initiatives, all designed to generate carbon credits with high social value and construct sustainable supply chains. With two funds currently worth 160 million euros and their projects benefiting over 1 million people globally, Livelihoods Venture is making a significant impact. Established in 2011 and headquartered in France, the company launched the Livelihoods Carbon Fund in late 2017 with an investment target of 100 million euros. Notably, they employ a unique program execution approach that involves upfront investment, long-term monitoring, and result-based payments, aligned with delivering value for farmers, businesses, and society. More in-depth details about their initiatives can be found on their website www.livelihoods.eu.