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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.
LT0002004
| Project owner | Address |
|---|---|
| Ričard Žeima | Švenčionių r., Pabradės sen., Zalavas, Trumpoji g. 14 |
| header_1 | Declared | Owned |
|---|---|---|
| Dirbama žemė | 244.16 ha | 44.00 ha |
| 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 122,659.00 € | 299,532.00 € |
| Net profit | 21,211.00 € | 69,223.00 € |
| Equity ratio | 53.83% | - |
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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
We invite HeavyFinance community to invest in a loan for a farm in Švenčionys District. The farm has been operating since 2015. The farmer declares 244,16 ha of land, of which 44 ha is owned.
The farmer grows wheat, rapeseed and other crops.
The farmer's machinery fleet consists of a combine harvester, two tractors, a sowing machine, a sprayer, a trailer and other cultivation equipment. The farmer cultivates the land using non-agricultural farming techniques.
This is the first farmer's loan on a HeavyFinance platform. The farmer is asking for a loan that will be used to purchase additional machinery. The loan will be secured by two land plots owned by the farmer.
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.
55 hectares of land are included in the Green Loan program. It is estimated that a total of 405 carbon certificates will be generated in 4 years (based on a conservative estimation). Consequently, investors will receive below indicated portion of sales proceeds from every carbon certificate generated from the land of the project owner involved in the program;
- 60% of income received during the loan period;
- 40% of income received for the following year after the loan period.
It is expected that the first carbon certificates will be generated and sold in the second quarter of 2025. The exact return will depend on the amount of sequestered CO2 levels and the sale price of the carbon certificates.
If the project owner withdraws from the Carbon Credits Agreement, the project owner shall reimburse an annual interest rate as of 10%
Annualized return forecast
- Conservative scenario (€20 per carbon certificate): 17,4% IRR*
- Today's scenario (€35 per carbon certificate): 30,04% IRR*
- Optimistic scenario (€100 per carbon certificate): 83,06% 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.