Mozambique - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

The initiative aims to locally manufacture and distribute cleaner cooking stoves, leading to a direct transformation in people's lives. Reducing C02 emissions and reducing disforestation.

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

Green4all aims to revolutionize cooking practices, leading to better health, environmental sustainability, and economic benefits for millions in Mozambique by providing clean cooking solutions. The project will manufacture cooking stoves and resell to households, small restaurants, and schools mainly in rural areas.

01.02 What is the main problem you are trying to solve?

The main problem to be solve is the complete substitution of traditional cooking stoves which negatively impact millions of people in Mozambique and also provide more freedom in terms of money and reduced time collecting charcoal for women.

01.03 Tell us the major benefits and/or advantages of using the product/service that your project intends to provide (at least 3).

Reduced Indoor Air Pollution: Cleaner stoves emit fewer harmful pollutants, improving indoor air quality and reducing respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. Reduced Burn Risks: Many improved stoves are designed to be safer, lowering the risk of burns and accidents. Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Improved combustion efficiency and alternative fuels reduce CO2 and methane emissions. Reduced Deforestation: More efficient stoves and alternative fuels lessen the demand for firewood. Cost Savings: Efficient stoves require less fuel, reducing the expense and time associated with fuel collection.

01.04 Please describe who exactly your project is aimed at serving. Who are the targeted beneficiaries?

The target beneficiaries are all the households that use traditional stoves to cook their meals. In the first phase we will target the population of Beira in Sofala province which were severed affected by the hurricane IDAI and many are living in dislodging areas

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2024-01-01

01.06 How many other partners are associated with your business venture?

2

01.07 Among the other partners, how many are female?

1

01.08 Please describe the profile of each of the other partners (skills, experience, etc.)

Felicio Sigauque is graduated in Renewable Energy Engineer and have more than 5years experience with cooking clean stoves projects, and pay as you go system. Currently he is focused on raising awareness about traditional cooking stoves negatives impacts.

01.09 If you have a website, a social media page (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin…), or app, please provide the link here:

01.10 Which industry best describes your project?

a) Energy (equipment, services, sustainable energy and fuel)

02.01.01 My project contributes to the No poverty goal

6

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

By sourcing local materials and manufacturing our devices in the regions where they are deployed, we create direct and indirect employment opportunities. This approach helps boost the local economy and strengthens communities.

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

3

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

02.03.01 My project contributes to the Good health and well-being goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification

Women suffer the most due to limited access to clean cooking solutions, spending an average of five hours daily collecting fuel and cooking. The traditional charcoal produces too much smoke which put in danger the people using it. With this initiative of clean cooking stove this will contribute to reduce C02 emission which contributes to harm many people who use the traditional cooking in Mozambique.

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

4

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

Disproportionate benefits to women and girls providing them with time and money freedom, by reducing the time to collect firewood. the clea

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

3

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

The Green4All project will deliver affordable, clean energy solutions through the widespread introduction of clean cooking stoves. These advanced stoves are designed to significantly reduce CO2 emissions, contributing to a healthier environment. By offering these cost-effective alternatives, Green4All aims to alleviate the heavy reliance on traditional stoves, paving the way for sustainable energy use across Mozambique

02.08.01 My project contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

7 - Strongly Agree

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification

We foreseen partnership with local manufacturers, distribution networks, and employment of local individuals to help strengths and boost the local economy while providing decent work specially to women in rural areas.

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

4

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

4

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

4

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

3

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

Reduced Emissions: Traditional cooking methods often involve burning biomass (wood, charcoal, etc.) inefficiently, leading to significant emissions of black carbon, methane, and other pollutants. Cleaner cooking stoves produce fewer emissions per unit of energy generated. Mitigation of Climate Change: By reducing emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) and short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) like black carbon, cleaner cooking stoves contribute to mitigating climate change. These stoves help decrease the carbon footprint associated with cooking activities, which is particularly significant in in many areas of Mozambique.

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

4

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

3

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

02.16.01 My project contributes to the Peace justice and strong institutions goal

4

02.16.02 Peace justice and strong institutions - Justification

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

3

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

05.01 There are a large number of customers who already use a product/service very similar to the product/service we envision creating.

4

05.02 The product/service we envision creating represents an entirely new type of product/service.

5

05.03 The product/service we envision creating could be described as a new technology.

3

05.04 The product/service we envision creating is an improvement on an existing product or service.

4

05.05 The product/service we envision creating could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.

5

05.06 The product/service we envision creating responds to a demand or need that has not been satisfied by other products/services.

5

05.07 The product/service we envision creating is a new version of an old product/service.

4

05.08 Justification

The product is envisaged to be more efficient than other products already existing in the market, adopting local material to be manufactured

05.09 Who are your main potential competitors and what makes you stand out from them?

Green4all integrates health, environmental, economic, and community objectives, offering a holistic solution that addresses multiple facets of the clean cooking challenge simultaneously. Unlike many competitors who may focus on one or two aspects (e.g., technology, distribution, or advocacy), Green4all multi-dimensional strategy ensures broader and more sustainable impacts.

10.06 Are you initiating actions within your community to promote the role of female entrepreneurs?

No