ADM Capital Foundation

The ADM Capital Foundation (ADMCF) is a philanthropic foundation established in 2006 by investment manager ADM Capital. It works to address environmental and social challenges across Asia. It is a 501(c) (3) organization and has been granted tax exempt status under Section 88 of the Hong Kong Government Inland Revenue Ordinance.[1][2]

ADM Capital Foundation
(also known as ADMCF)
Founded2006 (2006)
Focusmarine ecology, water security, air quality, wildlife trade, forestry conservation finance, children at risk
Location
  • Hong Kong
Area served
Asia
Key people
  • Lisa Genasci
  • Linda Wen
Websiteadmcf.org

Background

History

Around 2006, ADM Capital were approached by M’Lop Tapang, a Cambodian organization working with children who were looking to secure funding for a permanent home. This led to the creation of the foundation who then purchased the land and built the home.[3]

Focus Areas

ADMCF has identified environmental challenges and works towards solutions across five key areas:

  • marine ecology
  • water security
  • air quality
  • wildlife trade
  • forestry conservation finance

They have a legacy program that works with children at risk.[3][1]

The Approach

ADMCF initiates and incubates initiatives to fill gaps where challenges are not being addressed. It supports organizations by providing them with strategic advice, strengthening their organizational capacity and expanding their networks. They promote alliances among not-for-profits, universities and government to make sure funding is used appropriately to minimise waste. They undertake research to identify challenges and come up with solutions. They also assist organizations looking to make strategic philanthropic investment.[4][5]

Initiatives
  • Aarambh India, an initiative the works on sexual offenses against children in India.[6]
  • China Water Risk, an initiative that addresses business and environmental risks around China's water issues.[7]
  • Support HK, Hong Kong's first environmental petition platform[8]
  • Choose Right Today, an initiative that works on sustainable seafood in Hong Kong[9]
  • Redress, an environmental NGO working to reduce waste in the fashion industry[10]
  • Hong Kong Wildlife Trade Working Group, a group of international and local NGOs, as well as experts that works against wildlife trafficking [11]

Tropical Landscapes Finance Facility

ADMCF is a partner with ADM Capital, UN Environment, ICRAF and BNP Paribas in creating the Tropical Landscapes Finance Facility for Indonesia.[12] The Tropical Landscapes Finance Facility is a loan fund and a grant fund that aims to support projects and companies in Indonesia that stimulate green growth and rural jobs. It won the 2018 Triple A Asset Award in the category of "Sustainable Finance."[13]

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References
  1. "About". Admcf.org. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
  2. "Bloomberg - Are you a robot?". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
  3. "ADM Capital Foundation - Hong Kong case studies - Coutts Million Dollar Donors Report". Philanthropy.coutts.com. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
  4. "Our Approach to Philanthropy". Admcf.org. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
  5. "100 Water Heroes: Lisa Genasci". Mina Guli. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
  6. "Aarambh India". Aarambh India. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
  7. "Home". China Water Risk. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
  8. "撐香港 - 環保 - 聯署 - Environmental Change - Petition". Supporthk.org. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
  9. "Sustainable Seafood in Hong Kong". Sustainable Seafood in Hong Kong. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
  10. "Redress". Redress. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
  11. Giles, Oliver (13 December 2018). "These Activists Are Fighting To Stop Illegal Wildlife Trafficking In Hong Kong". Hong Kong Tatler. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
  12. "Tropical Landscapes Finance Facility". Admcapital.com. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
  13. "Sustainable finance: Green and social bonds among top deals in 2018". Esg.theasset.com. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
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