As part of the VI Suma Summit, the leading annual event on sustainable and impact investment, Suma Capital has officially launched the Foundation: Suma Impact Foundation. This new initiative aims to amplify impact beyond investment by promoting solutions that drive a just ecological transition.

Complementing the investment activity of the management company, the Foundation strengthens Suma Capital’s commitment to a fair, inclusive, and purpose-driven ecological transition. Its work will focus on four strategic areas: knowledge generation, talent development, transformative alliances, and support for vulnerable groups.

“The Suma Impact Foundation is a natural evolution of our commitment to sustainability. The transition is urgent but cannot come at any cost: it must be fair, shared, and have a real impact on people and the environment. With this step, we aim to bring together capabilities, generate value, and drive transformation faster and better,” said Enrique Tombas, Chairman of Suma Capital and member of the Foundation’s board.

The creation of the Foundation comes at a decisive moment: in the face of growing climate urgency and social inequality, new forms of collaboration are needed to complement investment action. With nearly 20 years leading sustainable investments in Europe, Suma Capital now takes a further step to extend its impact to new audiences and realities.

The Foundation already has several projects under review focused on the health impacts of climate change, raising awareness of climate solutions, and providing support to the most vulnerable communities. These initial initiatives are just the beginning of an ambitious roadmap. New lines of action will soon be announced to expand the scope and reach of the Suma Impact Foundation.

An agenda for impactful ecological transition

The activity of the Suma Impact Foundation will be deployed through four complementary areas of work:

• Knowledge generation: It will promote sectoral studies, impact measurement tools, and new sustainability metrics in collaboration with leading organizations. The goal is to provide useful, actionable data to support an effective transition.
• Talent development: It will launch scholarship programs, innovation awards, and partnerships with academic institutions and business schools to support those leading change from science, business, and entrepreneurship.
• Strategic alliances: It will promote collaboration networks with companies, institutions, and third-sector organizations, fostering spaces for dialogue and co-creation such as seminars, forums, and working groups.
• Support for vulnerable groups: It will collaborate with NGOs and social organizations to ensure the ecological transition reaches those who need it most, driving projects that improve energy access, household efficiency, and community resilience.

A board of trustees with vision and commitment

The Suma Impact Foundation is governed by a diverse and independent board, bringing together professionals with strong backgrounds in sustainability, investment, social innovation, and strategic communication. Their wide range of perspectives enriches the Foundation’s mission and strengthens its transformative ambition.

The Foundation’s board includes:

The board of trustees of the Foundation is composed of:

• Enrique Tombas, Chairman and founding partner of Suma Capital, with extensive experience in sustainable investment and business leadership.
• David Arroyo, founding partner of Suma Capital and head of SC Expansion, the growth strategy for SMEs leading decarbonization processes.
• Marc Miralles, Sustainability director at Suma Capital and board member of SpainNAB, the National Advisory Board for Impact Investment in Spain.
• Núria Vinaixa, Marketing and Communication director at Suma Capital, expert in brand strategy, institutional positioning, and sustainability communication.
• Mariluz Castilla, Independent Advisor and member of the Advisory Board of the FOCO Capital Fund at COFIDES.
• Víctor Viñuales, sociologist and co-founder of Fundación ECODES, with a long track record promoting sustainable solutions from civil society.
• Mikel García-Prieto, former General Manager of Triodos Bank in Spain, specialized in ethical finance, social innovation, and purpose-driven economy.