CATAL1.5°T

SHIFT CLIMAT (trade name: FILTRE PLANTE) is a Senegalese company founded in 2022, specializing in wastewater treatment through Nature-based Solutions (NbS). It designs and builds ecological infrastructure such as planted filters, planted sludge drying beds, lagoon systems, and vegetated swales. Its innovative approach is based on adapting existing technologies to the specific climatic and environmental conditions of Africa, ensuring positive environmental impact while offering a sustainable alternative to conventional methods. 

The Entrepreneur 

Michael ORANGE, a French national, is a professional trained in management and technology. He has built strong experience in business development and corporate management within multinational companies such as Microsoft, Acronis, and Atos, where he held strategic regional roles, leading expansion and digital transformation projects. 

An entrepreneur at heart, he founded Restotimes, an online ordering platform, as well as MaxiCheque, a French digital gift voucher service, both of which he successfully sold. 

Driven since childhood by environmental and sanitation issues—an interest passed on by his father, a hydrogeologist—Michael permanently settled in Senegal in 2022. He leads Filtre Plante, where he leverages his expertise in management, innovation, and strategy to structure and scale the company. A self-taught, passionate, and visionary entrepreneur, he continuously deepens his knowledge, notably by attending specialized trade fairs on water management to learn from sector experts. 

Partnership with I&P and Teranga Gestion 

I&P has partnered with SHIFT CLIMAT to: 

• Finance the acquisition of a backhoe loader, various equipment, and the development of an IoT solution to meet growing demand and improve service quality; 
• Strengthen administrative and financial functions and support the company’s growth. 

Key Impacts 

• Filtre Plante’s activities are expected to reduce 339 tons of CO₂eq in 2025. By 2030, this reduction could reach 2,246 tons of CO₂eq. 
• The company anticipates workforce growth, increasing from 11 formal employees in 2025 to 17 in 2030, reflecting both its growth trajectory and its contribution to local job creation. 
• Filtre Plante’s revenues are expected to grow by approximately 274% between 2025 and 2030, highlighting the strong potential of the planted filter solution. 

POCERAM is a Burkinabè company specialized in the production of fired clay bricks and improved cookstoves. It was founded in the 1980s by Mamoudou TRAORE, a pioneer in the development of the handicraft sector in Burkina Faso. In 2012, he handed over the management of the company to his children, with leadership ensured by Bintou TRAORE. She quickly made her mark and brought renewed momentum to the business: in less than five years, the company supplied over one million fired clay bricks for the construction of housing and buildings in Burkina Faso, raised more than USD 500,000, and generated more than one hundred direct and indirect jobs. 

The entrepreneur 

Bintou is an experienced manager with more than fifteen years of experience in management and commercial roles within companies such as AIRTEL Burkina, COLINA, and SENFA. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from CESAG and a Master’s degree in Marketing from ISPP. She joined the family business in 2012 as Sales Manager before becoming Managing Director in 2020. Her strategic vision and her ability to lead teams and mobilize partners are a central driver of POCERAM’s growth. 

Partnership with I&P and Néré Capital 

Through the CATAL1.5°T program, I&P has committed alongside POCERAM BRIQUETERIE to: 

• Increase the company’s production capacity to 10,800 bricks/day through the acquisition of a modern, environmentally friendly, high-performance kiln; 
• Expand its customer base and visibility; 
• Provide specialized technical support to improve accounting, financial management, and internal organization; 
• Support the company toward achieving an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) certification. 

Key impacts 

• Annual reduction of more than 680 tons of CO2 equivalent by 2029 thanks to bioclimatic fired clay bricks; 
• Improved thermal comfort and energy efficiency of the homes and buildings constructed; 
• Formalization and long-term sustainability of 12 jobs within the company; 
• Strengthened worker health and safety through the formalization of an OHS management system. 

Green Agro Valley is an Ivorian company specialized in irrigation and water access solutions for agriculture. It was founded with the aim of addressing structural constraints in Côte d’Ivoire’s agricultural sector, notably dependence on climate variability and high energy costs. Its core expertise lies in solar-powered irrigation systems and solar drilling solutions, which help secure water supply while reducing the carbon footprint of agricultural operations. 

As part of its development, Green Agro Valley joined the CATAL1.5°T program, benefiting from repayable financing intended to strengthen its operational capacity. This support focuses in particular on building strategic inventories, acquiring heavy equipment for drilling activities, and strengthening financial structuring and reporting. In the long term, the company aims to consolidate its position in the Ivorian market for sustainable irrigation solutions and to contribute to the climate resilience of the agricultural sector. 

The entrepreneur 

Koffi Appessika Adanin Laurent is an engineer in Industrial Mechanics and Automation, trained at INP-HB, with a specialization in irrigation and solar pumping acquired in India. He began his career as a Project Manager at Bolloré Transport & Logistics, before contributing to a Lean Manufacturing project at SITAB. In 2018, he founded Green Agro Valley to address water access challenges in agriculture and now devotes himself full time to the company’s development. 

Partnership with I&P and Comoé Capital 

I&P has committed alongside Green Agro Valley under the CATAL1.5°T program, implemented in Côte d’Ivoire by Comoé Capital, through: 

• Repayable financing of FCFA 98,240,175, disbursed in three tranches subject to performance KPIs; 
• The provision of technical assistance in financial and organizational management; 
• Strengthening of reporting and financial structuring; 
• Strategic support to facilitate the company’s scale-up. 

Key impacts 

• Climate: deployment of solar irrigation solutions potentially contributing to a reduction of −1,256 tCO2e in 2026; 
• Social: creation and formalization of 16 jobs; 
• Agriculture: sustainable improvement in productivity and resilience of agricultural operations in the face of climate change. 

Founded in 2002, FAPEL GUINÉE is a pioneering company in Guinea, committed to developing innovative and environmentally friendly energy solutions tailored to local realities. The company has developed eco-friendly cookstoves powered by recycled used motor oil and/or biodiesel, incorporating advanced pyro-gasification technology. 

These systems make it possible to produce cleaner cooking energy, either by valorizing waste (used oils) or by using renewable biofuels. They therefore provide a sustainable cooking solution that contributes to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, preserving forest resources, and improving household living conditions. 

To carry out its industrial activities, FAPEL GUINÉE operates a modern production site in Labé, about 400 km from Conakry, which brings together all its industrial operations. This site includes several specialized workshops, notably welding, carpentry, painting, and upholstery. 

The entrepreneur

Aguibou BARRY is a recognized inventor in the fields of energy and water management. He began his career in 1996 at GTZ (German Technical Cooperation), before dedicating himself in the early 2000s to researching solutions to water shortages and the recurring breakdowns of treadle pumps in Labé. In this context, he designed in 2004 the reciprocating piston water pump, patented by the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI). 

Aguibou BARRY is a founder with proven technical expertise and extensive experience. He has leveraged his inventions to offer practical solutions adapted to local needs, particularly in the water, energy, and agro-industry sectors

Partnership with I&P and Gola Capital

I&P has partnered with Gola Capital to: 

• Finance the production of 3,000 cookstoves and set up a dedicated cookstove production workshop; 
• Strengthen governance and financial management; 
• Revitalize the sales and marketing function; 
• Build staff capacity on climate-related issues. 

Key impacts

The expected impacts over a 3-year horizon (2029) are: 

• Production of 3,000 cookstoves; 
• Reduction of 41,421 tons of CO2e; 
• Creation of 20 new jobs. 

OHEL International is an Ivorian construction company founded with the ambition to meet the growing demand for housing in Côte d’Ivoire while integrating an environmentally friendly approach. Its core expertise lies in the use of Stabilized Compressed Earth Blocks (BTCS), made from lateritic soil, sand, and cement, which significantly reduces the carbon footprint of construction.

Over the years, OHEL has built a strong reputation as an eco-friendly construction company thanks to the quality of its projects. The company has completed more than 500 buildings (schools, clinics, sports complexes, villas, apartment buildings, latrines, etc.) and collaborates with individuals, public institutions, private companies, and international organizations.

The entrepreneur

Marina NOBOUT is an Ivorian entrepreneur and the sole shareholder of OHEL. A commercial engineer by training, she began her career in 2001 in the real estate sector (SIEGIM-CI) before holding senior management positions in several security and construction companies.

In 2010, she founded OHEL to address two key challenges:

• The housing deficit in Côte d’Ivoire (estimated at 500,000 units);
• The need for low-carbon solutions in the construction sector.

Her leadership has earned her several distinctions, including the International Marrakech Ecology Award (2016) and the BTCS Leader Award in Côte d’Ivoire (2022).

Partnership with I&P and Comoe Capital

I&P has partnered with Comoé Capital to support OHEL through:

• A reimbursable financing of 129,459,539 FCFA, disbursed in three tranches based on performance KPIs;
• Technical assistance in accounting: implementation of an ERP system, recruitment and training of an accountant, and strengthening of financial reporting;
• ESG and climate support: staff training and enhancement of the environmental impact of BTCS construction;
• Commercial and technical development: design of a marketing strategy and optimization of BTCS brick production through new equipment.

Main impacts

• Climate: reduction of 2.072 tCO₂eq per BTCS house built;
• Gender: woman-led enterprise;
• Social: job creation.

SheTOSS is a Senegalese company specializing in the installation and maintenance of prefabricated domestic biodigesters, a technology that converts organic waste into biogas for cooking and bio-compost for agriculture. Founded in 2022 by Frédérique Sheridan, the company is positioning itself as a key player in the energy transition in rural areas.

The entrepreneur

Frédérique Sheridan, a Dutch entrepreneur, is the founder and CEO of SheTOSS, a company specializing in domestic biodigesters for rural areas. With degrees in physiotherapy and pediatric physical therapy, she completed Stanford's Seed Transformation Program in 2022.

Based in Senegal since 2013, she led VITALITE Senegal, connecting more than 11,000 households to solar energy, and co-founded a clinic in Thiès. After VITALITE's post-COVID difficulties, she launched SheTOSS to continue her commitment to the climate sector. Winner of the PFAN award in 2018, she also trained more than 100 young people in the basics of solar energy with GIZ in 2024.

Partnership with I&P and Teranga Capital

I&P has committed to working alongside SheTOSS:

• To finance 100 biodigesters and working capital to accelerate installations as part of its partnership with PNB, which plans to install 500 biodigesters.
• To assist the company in structuring its administrative and financial functions, supporting its growth and strengthening the quality of its internal management.
• To provide SheTOSS with a strategic partner to help it achieve its objectives.

Main impacts

Founded in 2016, CEGEDI (Centre de Gestion des Déchets Industriels) is a Guinean company specializing in the collection, sorting, and treatment of industrial waste, such as plastics, scraps, metal packaging, and waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). It also offers consulting and assistance services, as well as solutions for the disposal and recovery of used oils. To carry out its activities, it operates at four strategic sites:

• Nongo-Contéyah headquarters: Administration and WEEE dismantling center;
• Maferinya site: Sorting, storage, and bioremediation center for contaminated soil;
• Tanènè site: Used oil recycling and refining unit;
• Sonfonia platform: Composting unit.

Entrepreneurs

Sékou CISSE (Managing Director and Co-partner) is an experienced Guinean entrepreneur. He has built up his expertise in logistics since 1975, working with international NGOs before founding his own company, GMS, serving leading clients such as Rio Tinto and GAC. Concerned about environmental issues, he created CEGEDI in 2016 to provide a solution for industrial waste treatment based on the polluter pays principle.

Martin HASSANE (Co-partner) is an expert in renewable energies. As an investment partner, he contributes his expertise in management and strategy to CEGEDI's decision-making process, without being involved in day-to-day operations.

Cegedi is accompanied by I&P and Gola Capital through the CATAL1.5°T program. The funds raised will be used to: 

• Finance the establishment of a unit for converting plastic waste into granules;
• Strengthen governance and financial management;
• Revitalize the sales and marketing function;
• Reinforce staff expertise on climate issues.

Key Impacts 

The expected impacts over the next three years are :

• Recycling of 2,246,400 kg of plastic waste;
• Production of 2,134,080 kg of granules;
• Reduction of 3,677.02 tons of CO2eq.

Find out more

• Site internet 
• Page Facebook de Cegedi

Founded in 2016, Recycling is a Togolese company specializing in the collection, sorting, and recycling of plastic waste.

The company transforms the plastic waste it collects into secondary raw materials, in the form of plastic chips and pellets, for use by plastics manufacturers. By offering recycled pellets, Recycling provides a more economical and environmentally friendly alternative, enabling plastics manufacturers to reduce their production costs.

To date, Recycling has collected more than 20,000 tons of plastic waste, contributing to a significant reduction in plastic pollution in Togo. The company works closely with a network of more than 3,000 collectors and employs 39 people, including 17 women, generating a significant economic and social impact for all stakeholders in the chain.

Recycling is led by Tchomela N'Yabé Bekounim, a graduate in ecology and environmental sciences from the University of Lomé and founder of the VEGA association, an organization committed to raising public awareness of environmental protection and waste management. His commitment to the environment and communities has been recognized and rewarded on several occasions. In particular, he was the winner of the FAIEJ (Fund to Support Youth Economic Initiatives) green projects competition and the KPEKPE Togo 2017 competition, and came third in the “Africa is Calling You” Challenge in the same year.

In 2021, he received support from UNDP Togo through the Togolese Facility for Acceleration and Innovation (FTAI).

I&P has partnered with Recycling to:

• Strengthen the company's production capacity;
• Improve the production process;
• Develop the production site; and
• Provide technical support to improve accounting, financial management, and internal organization.

Main Impacts 

• By producing 456 tons of recycled plastic pellets in the first year after investment, Recycling will prevent approximately 2,000 tons of CO2eq.
• Creation of 37 jobs over a period of 3 years.

Find out more

• Recylcing website
• Recycling facebook page