Driving investment in climate solutions

Your Virtual Cold Chain Assistant

BASE is mainstreaming access to cold storage in Africa and Asia by combining innovative business models with the power of data-science and digitalisation.

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THE ENERGY SAVINGS INSURANCE

BASE is unlocking investments in energy efficiency for SMEs through the Energy Savings Insurance model in Croatia, Greece and Slovakia.

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The SET Alliance

BASE is scaling up the deployment of cleaner and more efficient energy technologies globally through the implementation of as-a-service business models under the Servitisation for Energy Transition (SET) Alliance.

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CIRCULAR ECONOMY CATEGORISATION FOR COLOMBIA

BASE is facilitating the transition to a circular economy by developing tools that enable the financial sector to reliably identify investments based on circularity criteria.

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Who we are.
About BASE
Established in 2001, BASE is a Swiss foundation and Specialized Partner of United Nations Environment.
We develop innovative, actionable financial strategies and market-driven solutions to unlock investment in climate change solutions. Around the world, we work with all markets and segments including those that are challenging and underserved.
BASE combines expertise in technology, markets, economics, finance and business development to deliver effective solutions for every project. We build bridges between sectors and actors at the nexus between sustainable energy, finance and international development.
Our vision is a world where markets are transformed and climate change solutions are the norm, not the exception.
WHAT WE DO.
Renewable
Energy

Renewable Energy

BASE develops innovative business models and financing mechanisms to unlock investment in renewable energy solutions for rural and urban areas, commercial, public and residential sectors.

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Energy
Efficiency

Energy Efficiency

BASE develops innovative business models and financing mechanisms to mobilise investments in energy efficiency, including sustainable cooling solutions, for enterprises, public buildings and households.

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Energy
Access

Energy Access

BASE develops innovative business models to address energy poverty, and support access to sustainable energy solutions for low-income households and underserved communities.

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Electric Mobility

Electric Mobility

BASE develops tailor-made business models and financing mechanisms, working closely with the public sector, to make investment in hybrid and electric mobility solutions in cities more attractive to investors.

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Climate
Finance

Climate Finance

BASE supports financial institutions and others to access climate finance and develop effective green finance products for climate change mitigation and adaptation.

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Adaptation & Resilience

ADAPTATION & RESILIENCE

BASE develops innovative business models and financing mechanisms to mobilise investments in climate change adaptation and resilience.

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Circular Economy

Circular Economy

BASE provides governments and financial institutions with technical assistance to facilitate the transition to a circular economy, and support the market for the adoption of business models that enable circularity.

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Land
Use

LAND USE

BASE develops innovative business models and financing mechanisms to mobilise investments in land sector climate change mitigation and adaptation projects.

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WHY WE DO IT.
UNEP Emissions Gap Report 2022 finds that, to avoid global catastrophe, the world must cut emissions by
of global investment is needed each year to finance sustainable energy solutions if we wish to stay well below 1.5°
To meet adaptation needs, the annual funding required is estimated at up to
OUR WORK.
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Climate Finance
Lebanon Green Investment Facility
This project aims to assist the Lebanese government in establishing the Lebanon Green Investment Facility (LGIF) in partnership with UNDP Climate Promise 2.0.
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Electric Mobility
Technical Assistance for Feasibility Study to Scale Up E-Buses in Ghana
BASE is assisting UNEP in developing a project aiming to accelerate the deployment of electric buses in the municipality of Accra, the capital city of Ghana.
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Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy
Servetia in Switzerland
BASE and the Enterprise for Society Center (E4S) are launching Servetia, an initiative that aims to accelerate the deployment of clean and energy efficient solutions in Switzerland by leveraging the servitisation business model. Servetia builds on BASE's previous experience with the Cooling-as-a-Service and Efficiency-as-a-Service initiatives and the Servitisation for Energy Transition Alliance.
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Circular Economy
Promoting Circular Economy Financing in Peru
BASE is promoting the financing of the circular economy in the financial and microfinance system in Peru, and developing a categorisation system that would facilitate investments in local projects contributing to the circular economy.
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Energy Efficiency
Leapfrogging to high-efficiency and climate-friendly technologies
BASE is working with UNEP-U4E on three projects aimed at supporting target countries' transition to more efficient and climate-friendly appliances, from lighting to commercial refrigerators. Tasks include technical assistance to create measurement and verification systems, identifying best practices to build an enabling policy framework and supporting the organisation of training programmes.
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Circular Economy
Financing MSMEs towards a Circular and Low-Carbon Economy in Latin America and the Caribbean
BASE is spearheading the advancement of MSME financing in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) towards the achievement of a Circular and Low-Carbon Economy, with a focus on strengthening frameworks and aligning them with national climate targets.
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Latest News.
New in
10 Apr 2024
Articles
Efficiency-As-A-Service Case Studies: 5 Successful Implementations to Discover
The EaaS initiative highlights five projects at the forefront of the servitisation model’s implementation to accelerate the adoption of cleaner technologies. Discover these exclusive case studies demonstrating the benefits of deploying energy efficiency and renewable energies "as-a-Service".
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10 Apr 2024
Articles
A Your VCCA Case Study: Revolutionising Nigeria's Agriculture With ColdHubs' solutions
Discover how ColdHubs’ Cooling-as-a-Service (CaaS) addresses the challenges faced by Nigerian farmers regarding post-harvest losses by providing temperature-controlled storage without ownership complexities and integrating the Coldtivate app.
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04 Apr 2024
Podcast Episodes
New Podcast Episode Explores Cooling-as-a-Service
This new episode of ⁠The Big Shift: The Climate Finance (r)evolution⁠ dives deep into Cooling-a-as-Service model, how it works in practice for providers and end-users, and brings insights on success stories from experts leading the implementation of the model.
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04 Apr 2024
Projects
Your Virtual Cold Chain Assistant Launches Project Video for Nigeria
Learn about how Your VCCA is addressing the problem of post-harvest losses in Nigeria.
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27 Feb 2024
Projects
White paper launch: CIRCULARITY AND PRODUCT-AS-A-SERVICE FOR BUILDINGS IN EUROPE
This white paper details a feasibility study undertaken to assess existing PaaS offerings and contractual clauses, and reveals insights from engagement with key stakeholders.
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22 Feb 2024
Articles
BASE LAUNCHES THE ESI WHITE PAPER, A HOW-TO GUIDE FOR DE-RISKING ENERGY EFFICIENCY INVESTMENTS
The BASE team is excited to release the Energy Savings Insurance White Paper, compiling knowledge and insights gathered across various implementations of the model around the world.
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