In this enlightening episode of our sustainability journey, host Samuele Tini sits down with Xavier Pierluca, the co-Managing Partner of Enabling Qapital, an investment firm committed to creating sustainable solutions for pressing global issues. Our journey begins with Xavier sharing his personal and professional transitions, from a conventional finance background to the sphere of impact investing. The significance of the economic and financial literacy he gained from his past experiences in the traditional finance sector is discussed. In the second part of our discussion, Xavier delves deep into the problems that Enabling Qapital aims to solve. Specifically, he elaborates on the significance of improving access to clean cooking solutions in Sub-Saharan Africa. In this context, he provides an introduction to the Spark Fund, an investment tool focused on reducing CO2 emissions and promoting financial inclusion in Africa. He underscores the urgent need to address this problem given the environmental, health, and social repercussions and highlights how Enabling Qapital is extending capital to businesses tackling this issue. Our conversation then explores the importance of B Corp certification. Xavier details how this certification has significantly impacted Enabling Qapital's operations, supporting their mission of "moving money to meaning". He discusses how the B Corp certification keeps them accountable and ensures they fulfill their promises. As we approach the end of our episode, Xavier shares the ambitious goals and future pathways for Enabling Qapital and the Spark Fund. His insights on their strategies, fund management, and their dedication to positive climate impacts are fascinating. His advice for those keen to venture into impact investing is insightful and pragmatic, encouraging listeners to be change catalysts within their organizations, promoting socially and environmentally responsible investments. Tune in to this episode for an enlightening conversation on impact investing, financial inclusion, the role of the Spark Fund in promoting sustainable change in Africa, and the power of entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship in driving this change.

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