British International Investment plc (BII) is the U.K. government’s development finance institution. Headquartered in London and wholly owned by the UK government’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, it provides long-term equity, debt, and fund investments to support sustainable economic development, primarily in Africa and South Asia. The institution was formerly known as the Commonwealth Development Corporation and later CDC Group before adopting its current name in 2022.
BII invests across sectors central to industrial growth and the low‑carbon transition, including infrastructure, climate and energy, financial services, manufacturing, agribusiness, and healthcare. Its portfolio and mandate are relevant to the chemical value chain through backing of industrial and manufacturing businesses, resource‑efficient production, and climate-related projects that underpin materials, fertilizer, and broader process‑industry supply chains in emerging markets. The organization emphasizes responsible business practices, environmental and social standards, and measurable development impact alongside financial sustainability.
Official website: bii.co.uk
chemXplore tracks 1 project involving BII, of which one has not started up yet.
BII's role on them: Investor / Financier.
1 new construction.
Expected start-ups per year.
Contractors and licensors are recorded on this project For subscribers
Targeting: Ammonia (1), Hydrogen (1)
To provide comprehensive coverage, we aggregate data and news under the name BII, encompassing the following company names, divisions, and related entities:
CDC Group and Commonwealth Development Corporation.
This list encompasses current and former names, alternate names, and key divisions associated with BII, ensuring you can easily find all relevant information under a single, unified profile.
