How we work

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We work closely with our partners to accelerate the transition towards a green, fair and inclusive economy. This collaboration is deepened by our industry expertise and commitment to fostering long-term relationships with partners.

  • 623
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    partners since launch
  • 1,000+
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    grants given
  • 28.5%
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    general operational support in 2023

GRANT PROCESS

We award grants to organisations with transformative ideas and scalable solutions with the aim of achieving the greatest impact in our global economic system. 

 

Becoming a partner

BEYOND GRANTMAKING

We work collaboratively with partners, providing financial and non-financial support to strengthen their skills, evolve their networks and build their organisations’ capabilities. 

 

Beyond Grantmaking
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Gender equity and social inclusion

Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) is a cornerstone of our mission to accelerate the transition to a green, fair and inclusive economy.  

GESI
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GRANTS DATABASE

What we fund

Discover the range of organisations we have supported with our grantmaking.

Grants

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Fashion for Good B.V.

  • €1,000,000
  • 0 months
  • Grant Active

For general operating support.

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Cornell University

  • €316,799
  • 19 months
  • Grant Active

Building climate-adaptive solutions to address extreme heat and flooding across factories in Bangladesh

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Anti-Slavery International

  • €849,966
  • 36 months
  • Grant Active

To support work with civil society, industry and policymakers to ensure the successful transposition and implementation of the CSDDD.

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Thomson Reuters Foundation

  • €2,250,000
  • 36 months
  • Grant Active

To more effectively reach business audiences with just transition narratives through improved reporting and global and local multi-stakeholder dialogue.

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Swaniti Initiative

  • €650,000
  • 36 months
  • Grant Active

Building Decision-Making, Direction and Drive for Just Transition in the Global South.

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Nazdeek, INC

  • €125,000
  • 12 months
  • Grant Closure

General operating support for Nazdeek's operation and fundraising.

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International Dalit Solidarity Network

  • €57,500
  • 12 months
  • Grant Active

For general operating support.

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Stichting Built by Nature

  • €3,500,000
  • 48 months
  • Grant Active

To support Built by Nature in transforming the built environment by championing the mainstream use of bio-based construction materials in the built environment.

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Technische Universiteit Delft

  • €94,000
  • 13 months
  • Grant Active

To quantify, qualify and visualise the social and climate impacts of collaborative housing across Europe in support of efforts to scale the model up.

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Measuring with Rubrics

Evaluating systems change

Measuring with rubrics

Our rubrics-based methodology to help us, our partners and the wider field of philanthropy, understand our contribution to systems change, while learning and adapting to new and unforeseen circumstances.