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Global Environment Fund (GEF) is an international investment firm that invests in emerging markets, clean technology and forestry. The firm manages private equity funds in excess of $800 million and limited partners include prominent endowments, foundations, family offices and pension funds. GEF was established in 1990 to provide financing and management support to companies that contribute to environmental quality, efficient use of energy, human health and the sustainable management of natural resources. The firm's investments focus is on companies whose business operations deliver measurable environmental improvements through deployment of improved environmental infrastructure, management and clean technologies. GEF's investment objective is to provide superior returns by harnessing the power of technological innovation and capital investment to promote energy sources and means of production that are cleaner, more efficient, cheaper, and more sustainable. As a firm, GEF's investment Philosophy emphasizes a hands-on, proactive approach to sourcing, structuring, developing and managing its investments. Its investment strategy is to identify undervalued companies with experienced management and a clear vision of how to take advantage of the significant opportunities for growth and value creation. Once an investment is complete, a team of professionals seeks to achieve higher value through involvement in portfolio company management. GEF Management Corporation, the General Partner of GEF's investment funds, is an SEC registered investment management firm. GEF's team is an energetic group of internationally experienced investment professionals with complementary backgrounds and specialized skills in private equity, project finance, legal structuring, corporate governance and business enterprise development.