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Proudly Sponsoring Africa's Green Economy SummitSanlam Investments

“At Sanlam Investments, we're committed to building a future where reduced inequality, a stable climate and limitless opportunities become reality. Every investment today can drive change for a better tomorrow—for you, your community, and our planet. The Africa Green Economy Summit is a powerful platform for us to have real discussions and commit to leading the way in creating impact. We invite you to join us and be part of building the future we need.”

- Carl Roothman – CEO of Sanlam Investment Group

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Sustainable Investing

At Sanlam Investments, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, shaping our investment decisions and our impact on society and the environment. We don't just look at financial returns; we carefully consider how our investments can benefit both people and planet.

We recognise that meaningful change requires collective action. It allows us to implement solutions that protect our planet, empower communities, and create a brighter future for generations to come. Partnering with us allows you to turn the dream of limitless potential into reality. We can show you a world with flourishing ecosystems, thriving communities and reduced inequality.

Don’t just imagine the future. Build it.

We know that creating a whole new world with reduced inequality, a stable climate and endless opportunities requires each of us to make changes that will benefit us all. Start your investment journey with us and help shape tomorrow with every investment you make.

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Renewable Energy Case StudyOya Energy

Investing in renewable energy hybrid projects for sustainable growth

Sanlam Investments recently financed the construction and operation of the 128MW Oya Energy Hybrid Facility, a ground-breaking greenfield project which combines solar and wind energy, complemented by a battery energy storage system, as a single dispatchable renewable energy power plant.

Oya Energy is the largest hybrid energy project of its kind on the continent, located on the border of the Northern and Western Cape, an area with a high concentration of solar and wind resources. The combination of these technologies on a single project site, allows the power plant to produce energy continuously even after sunset or when the wind is not blowing.

155MW of Solar Photovoltaic (“Solar PV”) capacity, 86.4MW of wind capacity and 92MW battery storage capacity will be installed and operated by an automated plant controller, to create a virtual power plant. Solar PV will supply the bulk of the renewable energy during the day, supplemented by wind energy, while the battery storage system will be charged by excess solar PV generation during the day and wind generation in the evening and early morning.

*We also funded a similar project, the 100MW Redstone solar-powered plant by ACWA Power. Located in the Northern Cape in South Africa, the Redstone plant is equipped with a 12-hour thermal storage system that will deliver clean and reliable electricity to nearly 200,000 households round the clock. The plant will displace an estimated 440 metric tons of CO2 emissions per year. It is the largest renewable energy investment in South Africa to date.*

The jobs of the future will be in sustainable sectors such as the blue and green sectors in South Africa, in the renewable energy especially.

RENEWABLE ENERGY Case StudIESMkomazi Alien Fuel

PIONEERING innovation and sustainability

The Sanlam Investments Sustainable Infrastructure Fund funded a portion of Mkomazi Alien Fuel, a joint venture between Alien Fuel Group and Sappi in Umkomaas, KZN.

Alien Fuels provides baseload renewable energy from biomass to Sappi. The project involves transforming and redirecting landfill waste left behind in dissolving pulp manufacturing processes, such as sawdust, knots and barks (all sawmilling waste), into a renewable, solid biomass product in the form of wood pellets. These pellets can replace fossil fuels in industrial burners for the production electricity, steam and heat.

This is where Alien FuelR is produced, a carbon-friendly, sustainable biomass replacement for liquid fossil fuels and coal. Currently this fuel is helping Sappi to reduce its carbon footprint, scheduled to mitigate more than 5000 tons of CO2 per month by end of 2024.

This is the equivalent to greenhouse gas emissions from:

196,464 gallons of diesel; 2,204,153 pounds of coal burned; 261 homes’ energy use for one year; 91,878 propane cylinders.

The Green Hydrogen Opportunity

Green hydrogen is gaining momentum as a key energy solution for hard-to-abate sectors that cannot be electrified. However, scaling the sector requires significant development finance. We believe green hydrogen is both a critical pathway and a solution for the global energy transition – one where Southern Africa holds a unique advantage. The region combines deep technical expertise and established capital markets with world-class solar and wind resources, essential for large-scale green hydrogen production. However, the ultimate enabler is blended finance - bringing together public and private sector investment to de-risk and scale projects across the green hydrogen value chain.

Climate Fund Managers (CFM), a climate-focused blended finance investment manager co-owned by Sanlam Infraworks, has launched Climate Investor Three (CI3): a blended finance facility dedicated to accelerating the growth of the energy transition and green hydrogen sectors in emerging markets.

CI3 is a family of funds comprising a feeder fund, CI3 Global, and country-specific underlying funds into which it can invest, including:

1. The SA-H2 Fund:
A blended finance facility supported by Sanlam focused on mobilising large-scale investment into the energy transition and green hydrogen sector in South Africa

2. SDG Namibia One Fund:
Namibia’s dedicated blended finance facility focused on supporting the energy transition and green hydrogen sector in Namibia.

Climate Fund Managers

Climate Fund Managers (CFM) is a climate-focused blended finance investment manager operating across Africa, Asia and Latin America. Co-owned by Sanlam Infraworks, CFM raises and deploys blended climate finance funds, working in partnership to deliver climate-resilient solutions at scale and pace.

In May 2023, CFM announced the close of their first debt-for-climate conversion in Ecuador. This landmark transaction, which CFM facilitated through its marine ecosystem venture, Oceans Finance Company (OFC), will protect one of the planet’s most important ecosystems - the Galapagos Islands.

• In 2017 we joined Dutch Development Bank, FMO, as shareholder of CFM. Through this partnership, we can respond to the urgent climate crisis the world faces, particularly in emerging markets

• CFM uses blended finance structuring to attract public and private capital into key areas of climate change mitigation and adaptation, including renewable energy, energy

THE SANLAM LIVING PLANET FUND FOR THE WWFSMALL CHANGES CAN HAVE A BIG IMPACT ON YOUR PORTFOLIO’S CARBON FOOTPRINT

When you invest with impact it helps protect the planet while you earn returns that support reaching not only your financial objectives but also your sustainability goals. The Sanlam Living Planet Fund, managed by Sanlam Investments on behalf of the WWF, shows this synergy in action.
The fund offers investors an avenue to diminish the carbon footprint of their investments, paving the way towards a more sustainable future with resounding impact. Investments are not made in companies which produce fossil fuels, tobacco, pornography, nuclear power or animal testing.

Highlights:
• On average, the portfolio’s carbon footprint is 36% less than its benchmarks.
• The fund tracks its carbon emissions as well as other data points around water, waste and pollution.
• The fund extends beyond environmental considerations to include social aspects, ensuring a holistic approach to sustainable investing.

“The WWF works to initiate, accelerate and sustain the transition from fossil fuels to efficient, renewable and sustainable energy systems all over the world. Through our Living Planet Fund managed by Sanlam Investments, we aim not only to meet environmental sustainability objectives, but also to build a future where humans live in harmony with nature”
Cerin Maduray, Finance Sector Specialist at the World Wide Fund for Nature.

Sanlam Living Planet Fund Brochure

Climate Fund Managers

Climate Fund Managers (CFM) is a climate-focused blended finance investment manager operating across Africa, Asia and Latin America. CFM raises and deploys blended climate finance funds, working in partnership to deliver climate-resilient solutions at scale and pace. Sanlam Investments is proud to announce that Climate Fund Managers (CFM), a leading climate-centric investment firm co-owned by Sanlam Infraworks, announced the close of their first debt-for-climate conversion. This landmark transaction, which CFM facilitated through its marine ecosystem venture, Oceans Finance Company (OFC), will protect one of the planet’s most important ecosystems - the Galapagos Islands.

  • In 2017 we joined Dutch Development Bank, FMO, as shareholder in a strategic partnership with Climate Fund Managers (CFM). Through our partnership with CFM, we can respond to the urgent climate crisis the world faces, particularly in developing economies.
  • This landmark transaction, which CFM facilitated through its marine ecosystem venture, Oceans Finance Company (OFC), will protect one of the planet’s most important ecosystems – the Galapagos Islands.
  • CFM uses blended finance structuring to attract public and private capital into high-impact sectors. They strive to make sustainable investments into climate-themed sectors relating to green energy, clean water, and sanitation, as well as the protection of coastal ecosystems.
  • CFM raised US$950 million (R17 billion) into Climate Investor One (CI1) – a dedicated renewable energy fund investing into projects in developing economies. It is now in the process of fundraising for Climate Investor Two (CI2), a fund focusing on water, sanitation, and ocean in the same geographies – having raised over US$850 million in commitments to date. Sanlam’s contribution to these funds and initiatives is approximately US$70m (R1,3 billion).

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Gauteng Department of Economic Development
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Fund for Resilience and Prosperity
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City Of Cape Town
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WESGRO
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Agence Française de Développement
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SACEEC
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Knowledge Partners
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Africa.com
African Banker
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Business Focus Magazine
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Creamer Media’s ENGINEERING NEWS
Global Africa Network
Global Water Intelligence
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Highways Today
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Mining Review Africa
Startups Magazine
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Renewable Energy Case StudyOya Energy

Investing in renewable energy hybrid projects for sustainable growth

Sanlam Investments recently financed the construction and operation of the 128MW Oya Energy Hybrid Facility, a ground-breaking greenfield project which combines solar and wind energy, complemented by a battery energy storage system, as a single dispatchable renewable energy power plant.

Oya Energy is the largest hybrid energy project of its kind on the continent, located on the border of the Northern and Western Cape, an area with a high concentration of solar and wind resources. The combination of these technologies on a single project site, allows the power plant to produce energy continuously even after sunset or when the wind is not blowing.

155MW of Solar Photovoltaic (“Solar PV”) capacity, 86.4MW of wind capacity and 92MW battery storage capacity will be installed and operated by an automated plant controller, to create a virtual power plant. Solar PV will supply the bulk of the renewable energy during the day, supplemented by wind energy, while the battery storage system will be charged by excess solar PV generation during the day and wind generation in the evening and early morning.

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