SIM is pleased to welcome two new appointments to the Brazil team, as we rapidly scale the o Responsible Commodities Facility (RCF) to half a billion dollars in 2028.
Rafael Arruda joins as Head of Commercial Activities of Structured Transactions, and Jan Werner as RCF Portfolio Manager.
Rafael joined us from RCF delivery partner, Traive, and has vast experience in credit operations for the agribusiness sector in Brazil. He will be heading our commercial negotiations for origination of farmers and partners to structure new CRAs for the RCF.
Jan Werner takes up the new position of RCF Portfolio Manager. with nearly a decade of experience working within financial services and climate technology. Jan will be coordinating the process of creating and managing portfolios of farmers, in close collaboration with the origination team, as well as the teams doing the onboarding related to environmental eligibility criteria, legal compliance and credit analyses.
“With the backing of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) secured for the next twelve years, the RCF is entering a new phase of rapid growth and expansion, and we are thrilled to welcome Rafael and Jan to the team to make this transition happen. Both bring with them a wealth of experience and enthusiasm for the RCF mission.” Mauricio de Moura Costa, co-founder of SIM and director of RCF.
“I’m excited to join SIM at a moment when the Responsible Commodities Facility is scaling rapidly. The RCF represents a strong model for aligning financial performance with environmental integrity, and I look forward to contributing to the development of robust farmer portfolios in Brazil, ensuring strong alignment across credit, environmental eligibility, and compliance processes, working closely with farmers and partners to deliver resilient, high-quality portfolios at scale.” Jan Werner


“I’m excited to join the Sustainable Investment Management team with the mission of expanding and consolidating the RCF as a benchmark in sustainable finance in Brazil. I look forward to working alongside a talented team and partners to scale this initiative, unlock new opportunities, and reinforce Brazil’s leadership in sustainable agribusiness.” Rafael Arruda


