who we are
The Trafigura Foundation invest in catalytic solutions that address climate adaptation, the socioeconomic needs of vulnerable communities, and their connection with global supply chains.
Our strategic rationale
Climate change worsens existing inequalities and disproportionately affects the most vulnerable. It disrupts global supply chains affecting the flow of goods and services required for individuals to thrive.
There is a burning imperative to increase climate funding. Philanthropic investment in climate has increased substantially but continues to be small compared to other funding priorities.
The majority of climate funding available currently goes to mitigation. While decarbonisation strategies are indispensable and should be scaled up, many effects of climate change are already irreversible. Adaptation strategies are therefore essential to building resilient communities, supply chains, and ecosystems. Without a step change in support, adaptation actions will be outstripped by accelerating climate risks, which would further widen the adaptation implementation gapiv and increase the risk of
Our vision
A world where individuals thrive and communities prosper in harmony with the planet.
Our mission
To invest in catalytic solutions for resilient communities and ecosystems.
Our principles
Grant-making process
The Trafigura Foundation does not accept unsolicited funding applications. lts Management Team proactively sources new non-profit partners based on the Foundation’s strategic priorities and the impact potential and quality of the partners’ programmes.
The Management Team reaches out to prospective partners, and jointly develops a project proposal for submission. The Foundation Board makes the final funding decision, based on the relevance of the proposed programme with respect to the Foundation’s mission, and its efficiency and impact’
Independence
The Trafigura Foundation was created in 2OO7 by the company Trafigura as an independently managed, company funded philanthropic foundation. lt operates as a charity under Swiss law. While the philanthropic achievements of the Foundation are part of the Group’s efforts toward greater sustainability and responsibility, the Foundation’s governance structure ensures funding decisions are independent of any business influence and guided by genuine philanthropic motivations. Our funding decisions are autonomous, solely motivated by an interest in achieving the common good.
Our People
The Management Team takes care of the day-to-day management of the Foundation. We scope prospective partners and monitor their progress.
Nina has 20 years of experience in climate change, nature-based solutions, development cooperation and programme management. Prior to joining the Trafigura Foundation, she worked for a non-profit consultancy focusing on communicating global climate and environmental issues. During her earlier positions with United Nations, international organisations and NGOs, Nina has coordinated diverse projects, including in human rights and child safeguarding. During her career Nina has been based in Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Lesotho and Kosovo.
Nina has 20 years of experience in climate change, nature-based solutions, development cooperation and programme management. Prior to joining the Trafigura Foundation, she worked for a non-profit consultancy focusing on communicating global climate and environmental issues. During her earlier positions with United Nations, international organisations and NGOs, Nina has coordinated diverse projects, including in human rights and child safeguarding. During her career Nina has been based in Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Lesotho and Kosovo.
Our People
The Board oversees the strategic direction of the Foundation, and makes final decisions on partnership proposals.
We support programmes in areas where our
founding company, the Trafigura Group, has
operations. This strategic choice allows us to
leverage the Group’s knowledge and
networks for a greater impact of our action,
as well as encourage staff engagement in
philanthropic initiatives.
AREAS OF
WORK
Advancing climate
adaptation
