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Our objective is to promote the financing of activities that result in positive environmental impacts worldwide.
SIM coordinates the blending and integration of sources of finance, services and activities related to its investments.
SIM uses a combination of:
At SIM, we have witnessed first hand the immense potential of combining private and public capital toward achieving targeted environmental goals. We also know from experience that pursuing “green” investments and seeking attractive financial returns are not mutually exclusive.
Our vision is to create a double bottom-line global investment firm to mobilize capital for actionable sustainable development. We do this by connecting investors seeking positive environmental change with credible businesses and implementable projects that have a direct and immediate environmental impact.
Our aim is that our financial mechanisms can have a disruptive effect at scale, helping to inflict change at sector or landscape level.
Promoting farming practices and methods that are profitable, environmentally sound and good for communities, (such as zero deforestation and recycling of crop waste and livestock). SIM designed and manages the Responsible Commodities Facility, a programme to provide financial incentives to soy farmers committed to zero deforestation in Brazil.
Providing finance to support sustainable forestry practices and forest conservation, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and loss of biodiversity. SIM designed and manages the SIMFlor programme, to provide financial incentives for landowners to comply with the Brazilian Forest Code.
Reducing the emissions of GHGs, help offset carbon footprints and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy. To promote this agenda, SIM acquired a significant stake in ecosecurities, a market leader in carbon markets, founded by SIM CEO Pedro Moura Costa.
Promoting the use of proper and sustainable solid waste management solutions, including the plastics recycling. To promote this agenda, SIM co-developed Kolekt, a waste-tech ecosystem dedicated to developing circular economy solutions in developing countries, and the Circular Action Hub, a global directory of waste management initiatives.
We also work in partnership with BVRio, a not-for-profit organisation designing and promoting innovative market-based solutions for the green economy, which has a presence in Brazil, UK, the Netherlands, Indonesia and China.
CEO, UK Over 25 years experience in the forestry, climate and environment sector, co-founder and director of BVRio Environmental Exchange, co-founder and former President of EcoSecurities Group Plc., the world leader in greenhouse gas mitigation and carbon trading, listed in the London AIM stock exchange; author of >100 publications including IPCC reports recognised with 2007 Nobel Peace Prize; PhD from University of London.
COO, BRAZIL Over 25 years of experience in commercial and financial law, M&A, banking and finance, capital markets and general contracting. Co-founder and director of BVRio Environmental Exchange. Formerly, country director of EcoSecurities Group Plc. Brazil and managing partner of international law firms in Brazil (São Paulo) and Portugal (Lisbon). Doctor in Economic Law from Université de Paris II (Panthéon-Sorbonne).
DIRECTOR, INVESTOR ENGAGEMENT Steven has spent his entire professional career (20+ years) working towards creating value for forests. He's held positions with the United Nations, Global Canopy, IDH Sustainable Trade Initiative and Tesco, as well as a decade working for software firms developing commodity traceability systems. Steven holds a Masters in International Environmental Law and a Bachelors in Environmental Science.
HEAD OF COMPLIANCE Over 15 years of experience in tropical ecology, project management, and sustainable land use practices and policy. Grace has a MSc from Oxford Brookes University and a PhD in Tropical Forest Ecology from the National University of Singapore. She has worked on a variety of land use and forestry projects in Southeast Asia, Africa and Latin America.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYST AND DATABASE MANAGER Caio is a highly motivated graduate from the University of Southampton with strong research, data analysis and scientific communication skills. Experienced in sustainability policy analysis, biodiversity data evaluation, client relations and international fieldwork. Fluent in English and Portuguese. Passionate about marine policy, environmental data science, climate finance and nature-based solutions for climate resilience.
HEAD OF COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES OF STRUCTURED TRANSACTIONS Rafael is an agricultural engineer, with nearly a decade of experience working in agribusiness credit and collection, covering structuring and management of credit operations and green operations that connect the capital market to agribusiness. He is currently pursuing a MBA in Leadership and Management at ESALQ.
RCF PORTFOLIO MANAGER Jan has 7+ years experience managing project portfolios in multidisciplinary environments, with cross-functional work across technical, commercial, and institutional teams. He has expertise in structuring processes, project governance, and raising and managing international resources in socio-environmental impact organisations. He is fluent in Portuguese, German, and English.
Legal Manager Daniela is a lawyer with over 28 years of experience in environmental law, administrative law, public law, and environmental management. She has worked with various public and private entities in the environmental sector. At SIM, she uses her expertise to analyse landowners' and rural producers' compliance with Brazilian laws, standards, and regulations, conducting due diligence to assess risks prior to negotiations or contracts.
Environmental Assets Analyst Francisco has almost a decade of experience in forest law, working as a geographer. His expertise includes analysing deforestation, remote sensing, a broad knowledge of the Brazilian Forest Code, and mastering its databases. Alongside his role he is also currently pursuing a master's degree in Geography at PUC-Rio.
International Communications Lucy has over 20 years corporate communications and Public Relations experience latterly within the environment sector. Lucy is responsible for SIM communication channels and activities and is the media contact.
Brazil Communications Ludmila is a journalist with MBA in Marketing and a Master's Degree in Human Geography focusing on Environmental Policy, Sustainable Food Systems and Cartography. She has experience working within the Brazilian government, publishing, research and charitable sectors.
IT Manager Uriel has 15 years of experience in systems analysis and development, with a focus on web-facing systems. He is, responsible for translating business demands into IT systems, ensuring rapid implementations and deployments, in addition to maintaining the stability of all associated systems and infrastructures.
Financial Controller Marlen is responsible for maintaining the financial systems and controls for SIM.
We are looking forward to participating in a number of events during London Climate Action Week. The team will be attending in person, so if you are there too…
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SIM is pleased to welcome two new appointments to the Brazil team, as we rapidly scale the Responsible Commodities Facility (RCF) to half a billion dollars in…
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The Responsible Commodities Facility (RCF) deforestation and conversion free soy production initiative has received an investment of US$85 million from the…
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McDonald’s Corporation is the latest business to join the Responsible Commodities Facility (RCF), providing funding to support the resilient transformation of…
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SIM is pleased to announce the appointment of Caio Goodman as an Environmental Analyst.
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This November SIM and BVRio will participate in the following COP30, and COP adjacent high level international climate talks:
Read More »Concerns and grievances can be submitted to canal.etica@sim.finance
The SIM Ethics Committee, composed of the CEO, the Director of ESG and Compliance, and the Legal Manager of BVRio, is responsible for dealing with any submissions. Once received, the committee will meet within a maximum period of 10 (ten) days to deal with the incident.
Complaints can also be submitted in writing to: SIM Complaints, Rua Visconde de Pirajá, 407, Escritório 201, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.
Any complaints received will be treated as a priority, always ensuring due confidentiality of the facts reported and of the complainant.
To submit a complaint anonymously, please use the anonymous complaints form
