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Green loan
Green Loan is a type of financing that enables farmers to use the proceeds for projects contributing to the environment. For investors, Green Loans give an opportunity to indirectly contribute to the generation of high-quality soil carbon credits, which are later sold on the Voluntary Carbon Market, and receive part of the proceeds from their sale.
LT0001947
Goal
33,000 €
Raised
33,000 €
Return rate 
27.4%
Rating
B
Period
33
Time left
LTV
68%
Country
Lithuania
Loan purpose
Working capital
Business information
Security measures
Loan history
| Project owner | Address |
|---|---|
| Paulius Rimeikis | Jaunimo g. 5, Micaičiai, Šiaulių r. |
| header_1 | Declared | Owned |
|---|---|---|
| Farming land | 224.20 ha | 33.69 ha |
| 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 735,310.00 € | 352,152.00 € |
| Net profit | 138,625.00 € | 62,279.00 € |
| Equity ratio | 10.78% | - |
Project description
Documents
Payment schedule
Can capital help solve climate change?
Thanks to Green Loans, a new Heavy Finance investment product, the answer is yes!
Green Loans allow you to provide financing for environmental solutions making a real positive change to our climate while making a great return on your investment. At HeavyFinance, we open the door for retail and institutional investors to the growing market of carbon certificates, offering an opportunity for a significant return with a significant impact. We encourage you to learn more about the potential of the carbon certificate market on our blog.
What are carbon certificates?
A carbon certificate is a unit of exchange that companies and organisations can use to offset their greenhouse gas emissions. One carbon certificate is equivalent to one metric ton of greenhouse gases removed from the atmosphere, and farmers engaged in no-till practice on average remove 2.3 tonnes of carbon dioxide per hectare from the atmosphere every year.
As the current market price of a single carbon certificate is within the range of 25 - 35 EUR, only one hectare of agricultural land with adopted no-till practice can generate 58 - 81 EUR per year.
As more and more companies are targeting zero net emissions goals, the demand and therefore the price of carbon certificates is expected to increase over time. Moreover, as all HeavyFinance sustainability projects are verifiable and accurately track their actual carbon dioxide sequestration, the quality of our carbon certificates can be sold at a market premium, further increasing the return on investment. Read more on carbon certificate pricing in our blog and learn why HeavyFinance provides you with the best exposure to the carbon market.
About the farm
The farmer registered his farm in 2012. He has a bachelor's degree in agronomy from the Vytautas Magnus University Academy of Agriculture. After his studies, he worked on increasing the area of farmland. In 2023 he declared 224,2 hectares, of which 33,69 belongs to him.
The farm raises purebred Limousin cattle, 83 in total. The farmer farms together with his family, who own separate farms, and together the family declares more than 500 ha of land.
He has two tractors and two combine harvesters. He uses smart technology. He carries out soil tests, fertilises at variable rates, uses soil survey maps and sprays using sensors. He sprays and fertilises fields according to what the plants in that field need, also he has built a grain dryer on his farm.
The money of this loan will be used to increase working capital to prepare for the next season (fertiliser, seeds, fuel, etc.).
In addition, the farmer's mother will personally guarantee the project. The farmer mother declares an additional 78 ha of land and has an annual turnover of more than EUR 170 000 (based on 2022 results).
Main Terms
The principal will be repaid by the farmer in regular instalments over the span of 3 years in accordance with the repayment schedule.
70 hectares of land are included in the Green Loan program. It is estimated that a total of 516 carbon certificates will be generated in 4 years (based on a conservative estimation). Consequently, investors will receive a portion of sales proceeds from every carbon certificate generated throughout the span of 4 years as the following terms;
- 60% of income share during the loan period
- 40% of income share for the following year after the loan period
It is expected that the first carbon certificates will be generated and sold in the fourth quarter of 2024. The exact return will depend on the amount of sequestered CO2 levels and the sale price of the carbon certificates.
If the farm withdraws from the Green Loan without a period of at least 4 years has elapsed, it undertakes to reimburse 12% annual interest.
CO2 emissions to be removed from the atmosphere because of this loan are equal to 1,3 million kilometres driven by an average gasoline-powered passenger vehicle.
Annualized return forecast
- Conservative scenario (€20 per carbon certificate): 15.8% IRR*
- Today's scenario (€35 per carbon certificate): 27.4% IRR*
- Optimistic scenario (€100 per carbon certificate): 76.7% IRR*
Read more about the return scenarios in the document section
*The internal rate of return (IRR) is a metric used in financial analysis to estimate the profitability of potential investments. Learn more about it.
Keep in mind that the return forecast is an estimation and does not guarantee you the returns mentioned above.
Project risks
Please note that investing in this project carries inherent risks, including the potential for the loss of profits and invested funds.
In the event that the Project Owner fails to fulfil their obligations, HeavyFinance will take all necessary measures to safeguard the interests of investors and utilise the provided collateral. However, the Platform Operator does not guarantee the complete fulfilment of the Project Owner’s obligations.
There is also the possibility that carbon certificates may not be generated due to various reasons, such as the actions of Heavy Finance UAB, the project owner, or external factors.
Due to changes in market conditions, measurement methodologies, and other factors, the price of carbon certificates is subject to change.