TOI COMMODITIES SA
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Who is our customer
Trans-Oil Group is a leading vertically integrated farming, oilseed crushing, trading and transportation logistic provider with operations in Moldova and Ukraine. The company owns a unique distribution and export network in Moldova with extension to the Black Sea region and upstream to the Danube basin. More than 80% of the sales of the Company are exported via large international traders to EU, Turkey and Asia.
What is our funding objective?
FMO participates with USD 25 million in a 1-year working capital facility with other financial institutions. The funds will be used to finance Trans-Oil Group’s purchases of agricultural commodities from third parties until their export from Moldova.
Why do we fund this investment?
FMO intends to support farming in Moldova in general and a leading agribusiness player in particular by funding. In 2020, Trans-Oil Group as one of the main agro-holdings in Moldova provided jobs for 1647 people, mainly in rural areas (2019: 1662 people). Furthermore, TOI sources inputs locally being a major contributor to the strengthening of Moldova’s agriculture. In line with growing operations, it is expected that the Company will create more employment in the region.
What is the Environmental and Social categorization rationale?
Client categorized as B+ with main risks related to the following Performance Standards: PS 1 – Assessment and Management of Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts; PS 2 – Labour and working conditions; PS 3 – Resource Efficiency and Pollution Prevention; PS 4 – Community Health, Safety and Security. IFC Performance Standards 5 to 8 are not applicable as the project does not include land acquisition and resettlement; and no biodiversity threats, no indigenous people and no cultural sites are identified in the area of influence of the project.
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- Region
- Europe & Central Asia
- Country
- Moldova, Republic of
- Sector
- Agribusiness, Food & Water
- Publication date
- 5/27/2021
- Effective date
- 5/20/2021
- Total FMO financing
- USD 25.00 MLN
- Funding
- FMO NV
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Risk categorization on environmental and social impacts, A = high risk, B+ = medium high risk, B = medium risk, C = low risk
Environmental & Social Category
(A, B+, B or C) - B+