Igugu Global (visit website)
Location: South Africa
Sector: Agritech

With the way the climate is changing and its global warming effects. Where do you think we would go if the earth eventually becomes inhabitable? Did you say, Mars? As a matter of fact, the earth is the only planet that supports life. Do you think they call it the mother of all planets for fun? And, It’s saddening how we pay back our benefactors. Get this right, there’s no Planet B, if you’re considering Mars, you’re neither Elon, Beson nor Branson. For this reason, protect the earth you can afford to live in without cost.
All hands are on deck to tackle climate change and global warming. As such, for-profits and nonprofits organizations, as well as individuals, are exploring various ways to mitigate its effect. Hence, Igugu Global’s inclusion as a sustainable finance solution.
How it started
The founder Anele Makhwaza is a financial market Specialist with diverse experience in different sectors across the continent. Her expertise in dealing with sustainable financial projects and the need to bridge the sustainable infrastructure gap further led to the existence of Igugu.
Do you wonder what Igugu means? I’ve done proper research to provide you with detailed information about this company. I found out that Igugu is a Zulu word, meaning, ‘treasure’. I guess you know that Zulu is the predominant language of South Africans. By now, you would agree that the name was a result of the love for her origin, planet and its sustainability.
Now, It’s time to meet Africa’s green finance provider, Igugu Global.
Igugu Global is on a mission to mitigate the negative impacts of financial decisions on the environment. The company intends to ensure a financially inclusive and resilient future in the face of climate change. Therefore, Igugu Global provides green and climate transition analytics and carbon diligence services to banks, investors and industries. By helping them to recognize, appraise and market green assets and climate exposures within their portfolios using local standards.
Currently, Igugu Global is accelerating the flow of capital to Africa’s US$1.5 trillion sustainable infrastructure gap. The company desires to solve problems of fragmentation in financial markets. This can be achieved by providing ESG mapping, structuring and due diligence for green building, transport and energy portfolios.
How to access the solution?
It is evident that banks, companies and investors carry out and support developments both locally and internationally. Igugu Global usually comes in as a mediator to ensure sustainable financial decisions.
Igugu solutions can be accessed through their web-based app. To get started, you are required to send a direct message by filling a form provided on the website. There, you input your name, email, and interest. You also have the option to reach out via their social media platforms.
As an investor, Igugu Global provides you with information about green projects. As an individual or industry that deals with green projects, Igugu provides you with ESG evaluations and helps you source for finance. These solutions are meant to support swift flow in sustainable infrastructure.
Also, part of Igugu’s services is to provide insights into the sustainable development actions that take place across the continent. So far, they’ve been able to cover up to 13 countries in Africa. These include Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Mozambique, Seychelles, Liberia amongst others.
TIgugu Global investors
Igugu partners include Edge, FC4S, Unep finance initiative, among others. The fintech company wouldn’t have gone far without their support. We hope more investors will develop an interest in Igugu Global’s smart solutions. Techtrend Africa implores stakeholders from different sectors to embrace the solution as part of the effort to ensure a sustainable economy.
We look forward to Igugu global making impacts with its smart solution across the continent.