New committee set up to strengthen Camco’s audit and risk credentials

Company update
02 / 12 / 2020
Camco has formed a new audit and risk committee (ARC) to oversee the company’s system of internal controls and compliance with laws and regulations. Meeting four times a year, the ARC will assist Camco in managing and mitigating its risks and oversee internal and external audit functions, as well as the general financial wellbeing of...

Camco-supported project launched to ramp up financing of sustainable energy projects in the Caribbean

Company update
25 / 11 / 2020
CRAF is a major new financing facility that will make it easier for Caribbean businesses to access credit to implement renewable energy solutions.

Camco Clean Energy joins Green Climate Fund’s list of accredited entities

Press release
11 / 11 / 2020
London, 11 November 2020: Camco Clean Energy (Camco) has been approved as an accredited entity by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) at the 27th Board meeting being held this week. As an accredited entity, Camco can now put forward proposals to the Fund and then oversee, supervise, manage and monitor these proposals when approved. The...

Camco strengthens impact focus with formation of new committee

Company update
15 / 07 / 2020
Sustainable Business Committee to reinforce Camco's long-standing commitment to positive impact and corporate responsibility.

Camco launches toolkit to support gender equality in renewables sector

Company update
26 / 05 / 2020
Toolkit aims to help renewable energy developers integrate a gender equality perspective into the design, implementation, monitoring and assessment of their projects. It has been designed to serve as a tool to establish a gender baseline and gender action plan for developers and their projects.

Camco job alert: Analyst/Associate, West Africa

Company update
15 / 04 / 2020
We're hiring! Camco Clean Energy is looking for an Analyst/Associate to be based in our Accra office, Ghana. Applicants must have a minimum of three years' relevant experience.

Camco submits first progress report as UN Global Compact signatory

Company update
02 / 04 / 2020
Camco today submitted its first Communication on Progress (CoP) to the United Nations Global Compact since becoming a signatory in April last year. The UN Global Compact encourages businesses across the world to follow sustainable and socially responsible practices. As a signatory, Camco has included the UN Global Compact’s 10 Principles covering human rights, labour,...

Camco job alert: Policy and Partnerships Manager

Company update
14 / 02 / 2020
We're hiring! Camco Clean Energy is looking for a Policy and Partnerships Manager to be based in either its London or Nairobi office. Applicants must have a minimum of five years' relevant experience.

Camco job alert: Legal Counsel (maternity cover)

Company update
20 / 11 / 2019
Applications being sought for a one-year fixed-term position as Legal Counsel, starting mid-February 2020. Based in Helsinki, Finland.

Camco to support next phase of Caribbean credit risk abatement facility

Company update
12 / 09 / 2019
Major new financing facility that will make it easier for Caribbean businesses to access credit to implement renewable energy solutions enters phase two of development.

Camco team expansion continues with two new directors

Company update
02 / 08 / 2019
New signings' wealth of climate finance experience in different fields will complement the Camco team’s already diverse range of talents.

The week that was: Reflections on Africa Energy Forum 2019

Company update
14 / 06 / 2019
With AEF 2019 drawing to a close in Lisbon, it is clear that renewables and off-grid energy generation will dominate investments in Africa’s energy sector for years to come. This supports Camco’s long-standing strategy as renewables move from niche to mainstream. The strong presence of investors – between them representing hundreds of billions of dollars...

Camco Clean Energy hires new policy director

Company update
21 / 05 / 2019
Camco Clean Energy is delighted to announce the appointment of Will Pearson as the company’s first policy director. Based in the London office, Will will advise Camco’s deal team on investment-related policy and regulatory issues and help devise country and sector strategies for new investments. He will also contribute to Camco’s overall business development and...

Camco energy efficiency fund selected for climate finance accelerator

Company update
03 / 05 / 2019
We are pleased to announce that our energy efficiency fund concept has been selected for the International Climate Finance Accelerator (ICFA). The ICFA is an acceleration programme for impact and climate finance fund managers, and is a public private partnership under the Luxembourg Climate Finance Strategy. The other fund managers in the spring 2019 cohort...

Camco to expand operations after signing two strategic hires

Company update
24 / 04 / 2019
Two seasoned finance professionals joined Camco this month, expanding the reach and complementing the company’s diverse team of experts. George Thara and Kristoffer Laurson have taken up positions as Investment Officer and Syndication Director, respectively. George is based in Camco’s Nairobi office from where he assumes responsibility for originating and executing renewable projects within the...

Camco welcomed as UN Global Compact signatory

Company update
23 / 04 / 2019
We are pleased to have signed the United Nations Global Compact, which encourages businesses across the world to follow sustainable and socially responsible practices.  By signing, we have agreed to include the Global Compact’s 10 rules covering human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption into our strategies, policies and procedures. We want to help the global...