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Climate-smart Infrastructure Partners was established to help the countries we work in to be more resilient to the impacts of climate change, working with experienced sponsors to structure and unlock finance for this critically important market by leveraging the track record & networks of the CSI senior team.


As successful energy transition sponsors & financiers ourselves, we have deep expertise in the development and construction of clean energy and digital infrastructure assets, having developed 500MW of renewable power projects, off-grid social infrastructure (impacting millions of lives) and hyper-scale data centres. Between us, the management team has also closed financing and investment transactions of more than £8bn globally.


We have a strong understanding of the finance landscape, including which infrastructure funds, private equity firms and venture capitalists are currently investing in the energy transition sector, as well as excellent working relationships with many of the public financiers (DFIs, ECAs & MDBs) and impact investors.


We use this knowledge to develop and package a blend of innovative financing solutions for corporate and government sponsors so they can deliver on their energy transition ambitions.


With a primary focus on helping sponsors roll out climate-smart infrastructure in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs), and a secondary focus on select European markets, by unlocking green growth finance for projects or companies we ultimately help the countries we work in to combat the impacts of climate change. 


We offer a wide range of services, including:


  • Structuring projects for financing
  • Project development
  • Project Financing
  • Procurement
  • Management contracting
  • Transaction management
  • Post transaction support


We are committed to working with our clients to help build a more sustainable & climate-resilient future, in turn helping governments meet their Sustainable Development Goals. We believe that climate-smart infrastructure – both hardware and software – is essential to addressing the climate crisis and are proud to be a part of the solution.


Contact Climate-smart Infrastructure Partners today to learn more about how we can help you finance, develop, and deliver your next project.


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Every member of our board is a highly experienced senior professional and thought leader who has made significant contributions to delivering the energy transition. Each one brings a unique set of skills and expertise to the business for the benefit of our clients.

Craig Anderson

CEO

Craig is an experienced CEO with a track record of success in the Renewable Energy and Green Infrastructure sectors. He has

previously built 2 climate-focused companies into >£10mn revenue businesses, was a Partner at a global consulting firm and has packaged, structured & raised over £750mn of private and institutional capital for governments, corporates and projects.

Paul Woodman

Non-Exec Chairman

Paul is CEO of Innovo’s capital projects business. During his 30-year career in the construction industry, Paul has organised export credit funding globally. In the Middle East and North Africa alone, Paul has been instrumental in arranging finance for over £4bn of major building and infrastructure projects over the past decade.

Oliver Jones

Non-Exec Director

Oliver is the co-founder, former CEO and

now Senior Board Advisor, of Chayora

Holdings, an international developer and operator of hyperscale data centres and digital infrastructure in Asia, which has raised USD$680mn from investors. He is also the co-founder and former chairman of Osprey Charging Systems, which is now the UK's third largest EV rapid charging network.

Allan Bertie

Strategic Advisor

Allan is the co-head of the European Investment Banking practice at Raymond James. He is a senior investment banker with over 25 years experience in capital raising (debt and equity), mergers and acquisitions and strategic advice. Allan has advised on, and closed, fundraisings and M&A transactions in excess of £4bn in both private and public capital markets.

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Climate-smart infrastructure refers to infrastructure projects and systems that are designed, constructed, and operated in a way that minimises their impact on the environment while also improving resilience to climate change.


The 3 main sectors for climate-smart infrastructure finance we focus on are:

Clean Energy

This sector focuses on financing and supporting projects that harness renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and biomass. Investing in renewable energy infrastructure reduces dependence on fossil fuels, mitigates greenhouse gas emissions, and promotes a transition to a more sustainable energy system. It also covers Smart grids & transmission networks which can help to integrate renewable energy sources (including batteries) into the power grid and make it more efficient.

Sustainable Transport

This refers to infrastructure investments that encourage greener and more efficient modes of transportation, including public transit, electric vehicles (and EV charging), bike lanes, pedestrian pathways, and intermodal transportation systems. Public transportation projects such as light rail and bus rapid transit can help to reduce traffic congestion and air pollution. By promoting sustainable transportation options, greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector can be significantly reduced.

Green Buildings & Infrastructure

This sector targets investments in energy-efficient and environmentally friendly buildings, green infrastructure, vertical farms and climate-resilient urban planning. Green building initiatives involve energy-efficient designs, renewable energy integration, and sustainable materials to minimise the carbon footprint and enhance resilience against climate-related impacts.


It's important to note that climate-smart infrastructure finance can encompass various other sectors and initiatives, including natural resource conservation, water management, sustainable waste management, and coastal protection/adaptation projects. These examples illustrate the wide range of climate-smart infrastructure projects that can help mitigate climate change, increase resilience, and promote sustainable development.


What is certain is that the case for building tomorrow’s infrastructure around clean, climate-smart technologies is compelling, enabling Paris Agreement emission targets and energy access goals to be met while underpinning sustainable economic growth and job creation in emerging markets and developing economies.


It is clear to us also that climate-smart infrastructure finance is an important part of the global effort to mitigate climate change and adapt to its impacts. Additionally, the scope of climate-smart infrastructure finance may continue to evolve over time as new technologies, policies, and challenges emerge in the context of addressing climate change.


By committing to only raising finance for climate-smart infrastructure projects in EMDEs, we know we can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, and make our communities more resilient to the effects of climate change.


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Some of the Climate-smart infrastructure projects we have been involved in: