Our impact funds
Our philanthropic impact funds are portfolios of high-quality projects supporting positive change across multiple environmental topics. The funds are carefully curated by Milkywire’s in house experts to maximize long-term impact.
Climate Transformation Fund
The Climate Transformation Fund, established in 2021, focuses on innovative projects that accelerate global net-zero goals. Our mission is to achieve maximum long-term CO₂ reduction or removal per dollar spent. We're committed to supporting new technical solutions, influencing climate policy for greater ambition, and scaling up nature-based climate projects. With 30 projects already backed and 15+ partners on board, we're paving the way for a more sustainable future.
Alignment with SBTi framework
In partnership with Gold Standard
Scientific framework guided by leading experts
120+
Consists of all projects supported by Milkywire to date.
40+
Total number of countries with project locations to date.
30M
Total contributions by corporate partners in USD.
Meet our experts
Robert Höglund
CTF Fund Manager
Robert Höglund is a carbon dioxide removal (CDR) and climate policy expert. In addition to managing the Climate Transformation Fund, he co-founded the CDR market overview CDR.fyi, works with the NGO Carbon Gap, and publishes reports and articles on carbon removal and corporate climate contributions. He is a member of the EU Expert Group on Carbon Removals, the Science-based Target initiative's (SBTi) Technical Advisory Group, and the board of the KTH-led research program Mistra sustainable consumption. Robert previously headed Oxfam Sweden's policy and communications team and founded the Climate Goal Initiative in Sweden.
Natalya Yakusheva Jarlebring
Senior Environmental Lead
Natalya holds a PhD in Environmental Science and has previously worked as a postdoctoral researcher on International Forest Policy at the Department of Forest Science at the University of Helsinki. There she focused on the forest-climate nexus in implementation of the EU climate commitments. Natalya has extensive experience working as a consultant in natural resource management and development of sustainability policies for several international and donor organizations such as UNEP, UNDP, and GIZ.
Jill Raval
Senior Impact & Partnership Manager
Jill Raval is a sustainability expert specializing in marine and freshwater ecosystem conservation and sustainable finance. Her career has been marked by significant roles at the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), where she led over ten projects to approval by the Global Environment Facility (GEF). Jill’s contributions include prominent initiatives in conservation finance, freshwater and marine governance, blue economy and wastewater management. She has actively worked with NGOs, CSOs, and intergovernmental agencies to advance sustainability practices. A graduate of the Stockholm Resilience Center, Jill’s research provided deeper insights into the blue economy and the financial sector's role in sustainable practices.
Anna Samuelsson
Head of Impact
LLM from Uppsala University. 15 years of working with sustainable development. Expertise within compliance, due diligence & anti-fraud.
Our path to maximum impact
Our rigorous screening criteria and processes guarantee the excellence of our impact funds, making sure that your investment drives real change. Each fund is guided by a science-backed strategy and a methodology which informs our project selection. Additionally, we regularly seek independent external advice to identify the best organizations and shape our fund strategies.
Designed to boost global impact
Based on latest science, reviewed by experts
Access to hard-to-find and pioneering projects
Our commitment to high standards
We use strict criteria to identify the world's foremost projects, setting the stage for awe-inspiring impact. Our fund managers meticulously curate these projects, ensuring they not only meet our standards but also seamlessly align with the framework of their respective funds. Our criteria include:
Impact potential: Feasibility, scalability and sustainability
Addressing the root causes
Co-benefits for people and nature
Low risk for adverse effects
Local ownership
Financial viability, transparency & accountability