Home ImpactPolicies and statementsOur work in practice Our work in practice In these articles, we explain how we implement some of our policies and policy statements in practice – step by step. You may also learn more about our work in our annual reports and impact stories. Climate risk assessment and identification of adaptation opportunities Addressing climate change is one of Finnfund’s key objectives. Finnfund assesses the climate risks of every investment as part of our investment process. This includes an assessment of both physical climate risks as well as transition risks. Climate accounting Finnfund assesses the climate effects of every investment as part of the investment process leading to an investment decision, as well as annually during each respective investment period. Human rights management system Respecting and promoting human rights are at the very core of Finnfund’s work. In this article we explain, step-by-step, how our human rights due diligence works in practice and how we identify the projects that require human rights assessments going beyond what is covered in the IFC PS and the ILO CLS. Responsible tax principles Tax revenue and other tax-like fees paid by companies to the public sector in developing countries constitute one of the development aims of Finnfund’s work with the companies it finances. Read more Policies and statements Sustainability Reports Impact stories News News 25 May 2026 Finnfund invests in landmark Ecobank Nature Bond to boost sustainable agriculture and biodiversity in Africa Finnfund has invested 15 million US dollars in a Nature Bond issued by Ecobank… Blog 20 May 2026 Kuutti Kilpeläinen Hope is not a business model – investing in Africa’s digital future Africa’s digital transformation is often described through its immense potential. A young and growing… News 04 May 2026 Finnfund’s portfolio totals 857 million euros – more focus on advancing digitalisation and mobilising private capital through EU guarantees Global tensions, shifting market conditions and growing geopolitical challenges shaped Finnfund’s operating context in… News 15 April 2026 Finnfund invests USD 15 million in Toucan Forestal to restore forests and advance nature‑positive impact in Panama Finnfund, the Finnish development financier and impact investor, has signed a 15 million US… News 08 April 2026 Finnfund makes its first investment in Kyrgyzstan with a 10 million US dollar loan to Bailyk Finance, one of Kyrgyzstan’s largest microfinance institutions Finnfund, the Finnish development financier and impact investor, has signed a 10 million US… News 16 March 2026 Finnfund Digital Access Impact Fund I invests in Ecofy to accelerate India’s retail green finance market Ecofy, a pioneering green NBFC backed by Eversource Capital, today announced the successful closure… News 05 March 2026 Finnfund’s Economist Tangeni Shatiwa: A weaker dollar is steering global investors toward emerging markets International investors are now allocating funds to emerging market (EM) assets at the fastest… News 23 February 2026 Finnfund’s Hanna Loikkanen: Impact investing captivates private investors The allure of impact investing among private investors is surging, with an increasing number… News 19 February 2026 Finnfund expands support for digital infrastructure and climate action in South Sudan with follow-on investment in CREI Finnfund, the Finnish development financier and impact investor, makes a follow-on investment in Communication… News 29 January 2026 Finnfund’s Uusihakala: “Fixed broadband is the key to tackling poverty in developing countries” The three digital divides The Coverage Gap refers to people living in areas without… Scroll left Scroll right