ABOUT US
A team of experts
We are a team of visionaries and practical experts dedicated to harnessing the power of the market to drive environmental change.
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.
- Margaret Mead, American Cultural Anthropologist
Management team
John Collins
John brings over three decades of experience in real estate and finance, with a solid foundation as a mortgage banker and broker. He excels in commercial lending and private equity funds, where his financial expertise aligns with his passion for advancing sustainable environmental initiatives.
Hilda van der Meulen
Hilda has a rich background in global management, having led various initiatives in both corporate and non-profit sectors. She specializes in integrating cultural dynamics with financial strategies, offering a unique perspective on sustainable development and responsible investment practices.
Selwyn Duijvestijn
Selwyn is a visionary leader known for his forward-thinking approach to sustainability and conservation. With more than 15 years of experience in finance and project development, his entrepreneurial mindset drives transformative solutions in the fields of environmental finance and sustainable business growth.
Technical experts
Dr. Anubhav Mohiley
Dr. Mohiley is a researcher with a Postdoctoral degree from the University of Tübingen in Germany. Over the last decade, he has worked in the fields of agriculture, ecosystem services, biodiversity assessment, and plant and soil ecology. He has led numerous projects and investigated plant ecology, regenerative farming, biodiversity, and ecotoxicology.
Ángel Armas
Ángel holds a degree in Forestry and a Master's in Tropical Ecosystems and Forest Management. He is currently completing his PhD. With 20 years of experience as a project manager, researcher, and data analyst, he specialises in planning sustainable ecosystem practices, focusing on ecosystem services, greenhouse gas emission reduction, and geospatial land use monitoring.
James Wachieni
James has extensive experience in designing, planning, and implementing socio-economic and environmental projects. James has led nature-based and carbon projects across Africa. He has successfully guided over 15 winning grant proposals. He is experienced in organisational capacity development, systems strengthening, and behaviour change communication.
Thomas Donia
Thomas holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Science and a Master’s in Strategy. He combines his lifelong passion and studies for nature conservation with an international background in strategy creation and operational implementation. He is responsible for the continued scaling of nature-based solutions, ensuring growth.
Advisory board
Ajay Hoxha
Ajay began his career managing pension fund allocations before founding an incubation firm that used proprietary capital to screen 1,200 managers over five years. He successfully seeded and incubated eight fund managers across various asset classes. Ajay's career culminated in establishing and leading Hoxha Investments as CEO, focusing on allocation to early-stage managers.
Cheri Sugal
Cheri has over 30 years of experience in conservation and emission reduction, leading initiatives like the $100 million Global Conservation Fund, co-founding Imperative, and launching Integrity Global Partners to facilitate large-scale capital deployment in forest carbon projects. She has advised governments and worked across 65+ countries, establishing herself as a leader in nature-based solutions and carbon finance.
Our seasoned team of experts leverages decades of combined experience in finance, environmental science, and sustainable project management to deliver outstanding results for our investors and the planet
Vision, mission & core values
6 Key elements of our mission
Promote environmental sustainability
We invest in projects that reduce or remove carbon emissions, from reforestation to renewable energy, directly combating climate change.
Generate economic value
We deliver strong returns by strategically investing in carbon credits through a strategy of buying low and selling high, capitalizing on rising demand and prices.
Ensure high integrity and quality
Our experts rigorously vet projects to ensure they meet strict environmental criteria and have a measurable impact.
Provide access to carbon markets
We open carbon market investments to a broader audience, making it accessible beyond large corporations.
Foster long-term trust
We build and maintain lasting, transparent relationships with investors and partners, ensuring aligned sustainability goals and shared success.
Support sustainability goals
Our investments contribute to Sustainable Development Goals, enhancing biodiversity, local livelihoods, and sustainable practices globally.
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