We prioritise our investments to create better job opportunities and improve livelihoods for low-income people. We aim to supply goods and services that meet their needs.
When evaluating investments, we take into account the proportion of workers, suppliers and customers that we categorise as living on low incomes. Our investments reach large numbers of people living on low incomes by supplying them with basic goods and services, such as electricity and financial services, as well as improving livelihoods through direct employment or buying their products.
For example, our investment in MOPO, a UK-headquartered company, is expanding access to affordable, clean energy for low‑income households and small businesses. In 2025, MOPO reached 45,000 daily rentals and delivered more than one million rentals each month, while continuing to scale its network of agents and hubs across sub‑Saharan Africa. By the end of 2025, MOPO had 432 active hubs, up from 275 in 2024.
