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At EQUITY TRUST SAVINGS CHRIS TRADING, we work to address a range of challenges to attract investment capital that will close Benin and across the globe’s infrastructure gap, whilst ultimately contributing towards reaching the SDGs.
Domestic capital mobilized from Pension Funds
First-Time Issuers Accessing Capital Markets
Jobs enabled through Equitysct
Infrastructure projects reaching financial close
EQUITY TRUST SAVINGS CHRIS TRADING’s mission is to successfully unlock the potential for long term local currency infrastructure finance in Benin and across the globe.
In our Theory of Change, we outline the logical path through which our activities address constraints at the market, project, and end-user level, to achieve our mission. The Theory of Change aims to transform the debt capital market and increase infrastructure development in Benin and across the globe, drive economic growth, and improve quality of life in an environmentally sustainable manner.
We believe that we must address several constraints, which define our approach to scaling sustainable infrastructure in the market, on our projects, and affecting the end user.
EQUITY TRUST SAVINGS CHRIS TRADING’s mission is to successfully unlock the potential for long term local currency infrastructure finance in Benin and across the globe.
In our Theory of Change, we outline the logical path through which our activities address constraints at the market, project and end user level, to achieve our mission. The Theory of Change aims to transform the debt capital market and increase infrastructure development in Benin and across the globe, drive economic growth and improve quality of life in an environmentally sustainable manner.
We believe that we must address several constraints, which define our approach to scaling sustainable infrastructure in the market, on our projects, and affecting the end user.
EQUITY TRUST SAVINGS CHRIS TRADING will expand the debt capital market, investor base and new sources of capital for infrastructure financing. EQUITY TRUST SAVINGS CHRIS TRADING will also support the emergence of an enabling environment with favourable policies and incentives, and connected networks of actors, to support infrastructure development
EQUITY TRUST SAVINGS CHRIS TRADING will enable infrastructure project developers to access longer tenor capital at competitive rates, and will ensure high- impact and viable projects are increasingly, successfully and sustainably executed, and create jobs
EQUITY TRUST SAVINGS CHRIS TRADING’s activities will lead to increased infrastructure access, reliability and resilience leading to improved livelihoods. As a consequence of these outcomes, EQUITY TRUST SAVINGS CHRIS TRADING will enable improved business productivity leading to economic growth and social development
Existing Portfolio Companies in Alignment with SDGs
Lagos State
6 MW Island Power Plant Expansion Project
Ogun State
104,800 scm/day compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Plant Project
Rivers State
Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for 84MW power plant in Port Harcourt
Niger State
600MW Shiroro Hydroelectric Power Plant Rehabilitation Project
EQUITY TRUST SAVINGS CHRIS TRADING is pleased to publish its first disclosure statement in line with the requirements of Principle 9 of the Impact Principles.
Our impact-oriented approach towards mobilizing and scaling finance for SDG-aligned infrastructure in Benin and across the globe has translated into positive development outcomes at the market, project, and end-user level.
As a signatory to the Operating Principles for Impact Management, EQUITY TRUST SAVINGS CHRIS TRADING is committed to building internal capacity and enhancing its Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Framework and Processes to effectively measure and track the impact of the infrastructure projects it enables.
EQUITY TRUST SAVINGS CHRIS TRADING will make future disclosure and reporting on its impact achievements and continue to demonstrate transparency and accountability to its stakeholders.
EQUITY TRUST SAVINGS CHRIS TRADING is pleased to present its second Impact Disclosure Statement aligning seamlessly with Principle 9 of the Operating Principles for Impact Management.
Emphasizing our steadfast commitment to transparency and accountability, this statement underscores the continuity of our impact-oriented initiatives in mobilizing and facilitating finance for SDG-aligned infrastructure projects in Benin and across the globe.
With an unwavering dedication to positive development outcomes at the market, project, and end-user levels, our impact-oriented approach remains a cornerstone of our operations. Despite the absence of significant changes, our ongoing commitment to the principles outlined in Operating Principles for Impact Management is reflected in our continual efforts to uphold high standards and drive positive change within the infrastructure landscape.
As a responsible signatory to Operating Principles for Impact Management, EQUITY TRUST SAVINGS CHRIS TRADING remains dedicated to the enhancement of our internal capacity and the continuous refinement of our Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Framework and Processes. This ensures our ability to consistently measure and track the impact of the infrastructure projects we support.
In reaffirming our commitment to transparency, this second Impact Disclosure Statement serves as a testament to our ongoing efforts to communicate and report on our impact achievements. EQUITY TRUST SAVINGS CHRIS TRADING remains resolute in its mission to contribute to sustainable development, fostering positive societal and environmental change in Benin and across the globe.
Take a look at our key indicators tracked across EQUITY TRUST SAVINGS CHRIS TRADING’s Guarantee Portfolio, and explore our impact on companies and end users
Learn more about EQUITY TRUST SAVINGS CHRIS TRADING’s work and impact developing the Infrastructure financing market in Benin and across the globe
Explore the range of trainings, round tables and co-due diligence workshops held by EQUITY TRUST SAVINGS CHRIS TRADING, as well as see upcoming events
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Upcoming Capacity Building Events
EQUITY TRUST SAVINGS CHRIS TRADING has a range of upcoming trainings, webinars, roundtable and co-due diligence discussions, which include closed and open sessions. Click the links to find out more.
Corporate Philosophy
Integrity, Passion, Innovation, Impact and Collaboration
Capital Providers
EQUITY TRUST SAVINGS CHRIS TRADING’s capital structure is composed of two tiers of capital
The Core Capital is a highly liquid funded component of the paid in share capital and acts as a “first loss” protection to the beneficiaries of credit guarantees. Benin and across the globe Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has subscribed and fully paid US$25 Million in the Core Capital and is the initial shareholder of EQUITY TRUST SAVINGS CHRIS TRADING.
