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Milestones
Key Milestones on Our Journey Toward a Sustainable Future
Our path since 2003 is marked by continuous innovation, strategic expansion and a steadfast commitment to a more sustainable future.
Key Achievements to Date
Explore the milestones that have shaped ThomasLloyd since 2003 and made the company a global leader in clean energy and technology. Each step reflects our commitment to innovation, sustainability and to solutions that drive the global transition to a net-zero world.
2024
ThomasLloyd Climate Solutions founded
To address the growing need for comprehensive integrated decarbonisation solutions, ThomasLloyd Climate Solutions was founded. This new entity offers a global end-to-end energy transition service, providing tailored emission reduction and active carbon removal solutions rather than disparate individual products and services.
2020
ImpactPlus platform launched
ImpactPlus, ThomasLloyd's digital impact investment platform and sustainable robo advisor, was launched. It provides direct access to impactful and sustainable projects across the entire real assets and private market investments spectrum to investors.
2018
India expansion and first ASEAN plantations
Strategic expansion led to new partnerships with EIB and Kotak Mahindra Bank in India. In the Philippines, the first energy crop plantations and a sustainable fuels business were established, broadening the offering in the renewable energy sector.
2016
French-speaking markets and IFC
ThomasLloyd expanded into France, Benelux, Monaco, Andorra, and other French-speaking markets worldwide, and became an accredited project financial sponsor by the IFC (World Bank Group). This year also saw the closing of a USD 161M financing facility with the IFC and the Canadian government for ThomasLloyd's biomass portfolio.
2015
Expansion into Central Europe
Continuing its expansion, ThomasLloyd entered the markets of the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Poland, enhancing its presence and operations in Central Europe.
2014
Europe's largest cleantech congress
The Cleantech Congress was launched, developing into the largest European industry event in the sector. It includes a renewable energy and agriculture trade fair, bringing together world-renowned industry experts with a broad range of public and private stakeholders.
2013
First utility-scale plant in the Philippines
Development and start of construction of SaCaSol began, the first utility-scale renewable energy plant in the Philippines. It was inaugurated by President Benigno S. Aquino III, which then triggered billions of USD in foreign direct investment in the Philippines' renewable energy market.
2011
First cleantech fund launched
ThomasLloyd's flagship private market climate change mitigation, adaptation, and carbon-offsetting investment strategy "Cleantech Infrastructure" launched, marking the beginning of the expansion into the APAC region and laying the groundwork for the climate infrastructure business.
2009
Advising major clean energy projects
Served as the exclusive financial advisor for Q-Cells International on its North American market entry, including project finance and deal structuring of Sault Ste. Marie Solar Park, the third-largest solar facility globally, which was later acquired by KKR.
2007
Investment in electric mobility
Provided the seed capital and served as the exclusive financial advisor to Fisker Automotive, an international hybrid electric vehicle manufacturer, underscoring ThomasLloyd's commitment to innovative clean technologies.
2005
Entry into the cleantech sector
Acquired US-based Illington Group, marking the company's entry into the cleantech sector. Expanded into North America and established the ThomasLloyd climate finance and decarbonisation business.
2003
Founding and early expansion
Established as a public investment company and alternative asset manager by the Sieg Family, ThomasLloyd initially focused on special situations private equity and debt, quickly expanding its presence across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.