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
Select Impact Partnerships
120+
120+
Consists of all projects supported by Milkywire to date.
40+
40+
Total number of countries with project locations to date.
30M
30M
Total contributions by corporate partners in USD.
Meet our experts
Robert Höglund
CTF Fund Manager
Member of the Science-based target initiatives' Expert Advisory Group, EU carbon removal expert group, Founder of the Climate goal initiative, former Executive at Oxfam.
Natalya Yakusheva Jarlebring
Senior Environmental Lead
PhD Environmental sciences, consultant to UNEP and UNDP on climate adaptation and natural resource management with key expertise in biodiversity and protected areas.
Jill Raval
Senior Impact & Partnership Manager
M.Sc. from Stockholm Resilience Centre, expert with 10+ years in addressing issues affecting both freshwater & marine ecosystems. Formerly with UNEP & WRI.
John Lund
Program Manager
M.Sc. in Rural Development, and Natural Resource Management, expert specializing in green livelihoods, sustainable land use, and climate adaptation & mitigation.
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
Main SDGs covered
We're supporting initiatives all around the world working with our planet's most urgent issues. Our goal is to find locally rooted organizations that are reliable, skilled, and focusing on efforts for the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:
6 Clean Water and Sanitation
13 Climate Action
14 Life below Water
15 Life on Land