{"id":535,"date":"2024-03-13T08:13:28","date_gmt":"2024-03-13T08:13:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sg4.sst189.xyz\/abc\/?page_id=535"},"modified":"2024-03-13T08:13:28","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T08:13:28","slug":"our-focus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/abcimpact.com.sg\/impactreview2023\/impact-review-2023\/our-focus\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Focus"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"535\" class=\"elementor elementor-535\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50c24db e-con-full main-banner e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"50c24db\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31cb42a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"31cb42a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd85a15 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"cd85a15\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInLeft&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 26-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1919\" src=\"https:\/\/abcimpact.com.sg\/impactreview2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Vertical-farm-of-Nesle-France-\u00a9Innovafeed-1-scaled-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2003\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abcimpact.com.sg\/impactreview2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Vertical-farm-of-Nesle-France-\u00a9Innovafeed-1-scaled-2.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/abcimpact.com.sg\/impactreview2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Vertical-farm-of-Nesle-France-\u00a9Innovafeed-1-scaled-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abcimpact.com.sg\/impactreview2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Vertical-farm-of-Nesle-France-\u00a9Innovafeed-1-scaled-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abcimpact.com.sg\/impactreview2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Vertical-farm-of-Nesle-France-\u00a9Innovafeed-1-scaled-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abcimpact.com.sg\/impactreview2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Vertical-farm-of-Nesle-France-\u00a9Innovafeed-1-scaled-2-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/abcimpact.com.sg\/impactreview2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Vertical-farm-of-Nesle-France-\u00a9Innovafeed-1-scaled-2-2048x1535.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Biotechnology company InnovaFeed\u2019s facility in Nesle, France has an annual capacity of 15,000 MT of insect protein and 5,000 MT of insect oil.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27cac06 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"27cac06\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9a8212 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e9a8212\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a00ec0d font-25 back-link elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a00ec0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 26-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abcimpact.com.sg\/impactreview2023\/impact-review-2023\/\">Impact Review 2023<\/a><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a640193 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a640193\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46122cf e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"46122cf\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0ea124 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c0ea124\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Our Focus<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-918f1bb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"918f1bb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ddefd2 e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8ddefd2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInLeft&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5262549 h-100 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5262549\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a7b3d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5a7b3d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Accelerating Impact at Scale<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ddc6e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1ddc6e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 26-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\tWe focus our investments on late-stage venture and growth-stage companies addressing pressing challenges. These companies are positioned for exponential impact, and that&#8217;s where we step in, offering both capital and expertise to accelerate the scaling of their solutions.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-284638d e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"284638d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08988c7 h-100 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"08988c7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a474cf0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a474cf0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Double Bottom Line Driven<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86caec5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"86caec5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe actively seek founders who demonstrate an unwavering commitment to creating positive impact. A firm commitment to impact is non-negotiable\u2014it must be ingrained and integral to the success of their business models. This alignment ensures that driving positive change directly correlates with achieving robust financial performance.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc8435f e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dc8435f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInRight&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-060ba2b h-100 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"060ba2b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ff9df2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4ff9df2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Positive Changes in Asia<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85c18f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"85c18f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOur primary focus is on investing in solutions that tackle Asia&#8217;s most urgent challenges. Leveraging our team&#8217;s extensive regional experience, we adeptly navigate diverse markets and effectively mitigate associated risks.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ebc666 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5ebc666\" data-element_type=\"container\" id=\"cio-messages\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cab012f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cab012f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d903669 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d903669\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In 2023, ABC Impact invested in two innovative companies: Polymateria Limited, a biotransformation technology firm, and Winnow Solutions Ltd., a leading food waste management platform.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0156f7 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b0156f7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8bcbefd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8bcbefd\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a0f074 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9a0f074\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Fighting Plastic Pollution<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7d66fa h-100 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c7d66fa\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d8352a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0d8352a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why It Matters<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec5ea04 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ec5ea04\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Plastic pollution is a major global challenge. Polymateria\u2019s revolutionary biotransformation technology safely breaks down plastic items in the open environment into water, CO2, and biomass, without leaving microplastics or toxic residue. Widespread adoption of Polymateria\u2019s technology could significantly reduce plastic pollution, protect ecosystems, conserve resources, as well as improve health and wellbeing.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa9cb49 h-100 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"aa9cb49\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-197856a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"197856a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Use of Funds<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e5d024 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2e5d024\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>ABC Impact, together with industrial Indorama Ventures, led a \u00a320 million Series B funding round for Polymateria. The funding will help to accelerate Polymateria\u2019s expansion globally, particularly into developing Asia where plastic pollution is severe and collection infrastructure is poor. Polymateria also plans to boost its R&amp;D capabilities, further enhancing the technology\u2019s scalability and potential impact.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d55229c elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"d55229c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Read Press Release<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4be6ef6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4be6ef6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df06708 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"df06708\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Reducing Food Waste<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f017f2c h-100 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f017f2c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35318a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"35318a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why It Matters<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-790a4b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"790a4b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Food waste is not just a kitchen mishap but a global crisis as millions face hunger and greenhouse gas emissions runaway. Winnow\u2019s AI-powered food waste reduction platform empowers commercial kitchens across 70 countries to slash their waste by an average of 50%. Its technology tracks food wastage in real-time and analyses patterns for the development of smarter practices for a more sustainable and equitable future for the world.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c186331 h-100 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c186331\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e30a26 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8e30a26\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Use of Funds<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2cf535 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e2cf535\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>ABC Impact\u2019s investment will fuel Winnow\u2019s expansion in Asia and further enhance its AI capabilities, ensuring maximum efficiency and drive behavioural change to build a sustainable food industry in the region.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c6f128 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"2c6f128\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Read Press Release<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-daf1b84 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"daf1b84\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3bbd152 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3bbd152\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-277979a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"277979a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A Joint Message from Our Chief Investment Officer and Chief Impact Officer\nABC Impact\n<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b1341b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3b1341b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b06fb4f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b06fb4f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Reflecting on the progress made in 2023 and with a hopeful outlook for the future, we are pleased to share our collective observations, learnings, and outlook for the year ahead.\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Navigating Global Challenges<br \/><\/strong>In the face of geopolitical tensions and economic fluctuations in 2023, the ABC Impact team navigated the global investment landscape with agility and purpose. The uncertain global conditions, including geopolitical tensions such as trade disputes and regional conflicts, alongside economic fluctuations marked by inflationary pressures and supply chain disruptions, posed significant challenges. Despite these headwinds, we remained focused on identifying resilient business models and key adoption factors. Our strategic and disciplined approach anchored by our investing and impact frameworks, as well as the support from our founding investors, enabled us to weather the uncertainties and demonstrate the resilience of steadfast impact investing in turbulent times.<\/p><p><strong>Combatting Climate Change and Embracing Technology<br \/><\/strong>One area where we saw significant opportunity for impact was in combating climate change through technology. The urgent need to address climate change has propelled the development of innovative solutions aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and building climate resilience. By investing in climate technology innovators and supporting the deployment of scalable solutions in Asia, we are playing our part in the global effort to mitigate the impacts of climate change.<\/p><p>The potential role of artificial intelligence (AI) in driving impact solutions is particularly promising. AI-powered solutions can analyse vast amounts of data to optimise resource use, enhance decision-making processes, and drive efficiency across various sectors, including renewable energy, agriculture, and waste management.<\/p><p>With the launch of ABC Impact Fund II, we expect to continue directing our efforts towards identifying climate tech solutions that can address the climate crisis. From renewable energy technologies to carbon capture and storage solutions, these innovations have the potential to drive transformative change and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy.<\/p><p><strong>Market Trends Shaping Impact Investing<br \/><\/strong>In addition to our internal efforts, we are also mindful of the broader market trends shaping the impact investing landscape. Sustainable food systems, stronger biodiversity conservation efforts, measures to combat greenwashing, increasing recognition of the importance of private investments in emerging markets, and a growing confidence in impact investing returns, are among some of the key trends driving change in the industry.<\/p><p>In particular, the recognition of emerging markets as engines of sustainable development has led to increased private investment in these regions. Impact investors are partnering with local entrepreneurs and businesses to address social and environmental challenges while unlocking economic opportunities and fostering inclusive growth.<\/p><p>The growing evidence of positive financial returns alongside meaningful social and environmental impact has also bolstered confidence in impact investing. More investors are incorporating impact considerations into their investment strategies, driving a shift towards responsible and purpose-driven capital allocation. The successful launch and first closing of our ABC Impact Fund II underscores this positive momentum.<\/p><p>These market trends reflect a continuing and broadening shift towards sustainable and inclusive investment practices, aligning financial objectives with societal and environmental goals.<\/p><p><strong>Upholding Industry Standards and Best Practices<br \/><\/strong>Since our inception, ABC Impact has remained steadfast in our commitment to establishing a robust impact measurement and management system. This framework not only underscores our dedication to sustainability and responsible investing but also guides our decision-making process.<\/p><p>In 2023, we reinforced our impact framework by aligning our metrics with international standards, obtaining B Corp certification, and actively participating in initiatives such as the 2xGlobal gender initiative and the ESG Data Convergence Initiative.<\/p><p>This commitment to industry standardisation and best practices strengthens our credibility and ensures accountability.<\/p><p><strong>Collaborative Approach To Success <br \/><\/strong>The Chief Investment Officer and Chief Impact Officer work hand in hand towards ABC Impact&#8217;s mission, recognising that there is no trade-off between commercial or impact outcomes for us. Our track record from our inaugural fund, where we invested in 12 impact companies across our investment themes and made one successful exit, is a testament to the close collaboration between our investment and impact teams. By aligning our investment strategy with our impact objectives, we create value for both our investors and society.<\/p><p><strong>Call to Action and Appreciation<br \/><\/strong>As we navigate these trends and challenges, we call upon founders, investors, and other stakeholders to join us in our mission to drive positive change and create a better tomorrow for all.<\/p><p>We would also like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Temasek Trust, Temasek, and our other investors for their unwavering support, as well as to our portfolio companies and founders for their dedication and partnership in our journey towards meaningful impact.<\/p><p><strong>Envisioning a Brighter Future<br \/><\/strong>With a collective effort, optimism, and a commitment to sustainable impact, we envision a brighter future for generations to come. 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