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.
LT0002533
Project owner | Address |
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header_1 | Declared | Owned |
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Farming land | 185.00 ha | 35.93 ha |
2023 | 2022 | |
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Revenue | 170,355.00 € | 100,314.00 € |
Net profit | 29,971.00 € | 68,276.00 € |
Equity ratio | 43.26% | - |
About the farm
This project invites the HeavyFinance investor community to support a thriving crop farm in Lithuania's Plungės region. The farm has been in operation since 2005, specializing in cultivating spring and winter wheat, rapeseed, and other crops.
The farmer has invested significantly in modernizing their operations, maintaining a robust fleet of heavy machinery, including two tractors, a sprayer, a cultivator, a sowing machine, a combine harvester, a telehandler, and other essential equipment. The farm employs advanced no-till technology to ensure sustainable land use and efficient cultivation practices.
For the first time, this farmer is seeking financing through the HeavyFinance platform by applying for a green loan to secure working capital. The farm spans a declared land area of 185 hectares, of which 35.93 hectares are owned by the project owner.
By supporting this project, investors contribute to sustainable farming practices while enabling the continued growth of a well-established agricultural enterprise in Lithuania.
Main Terms
The principal will be repaid by the farmer in regular instalments over the span of 4 years in accordance with the repayment schedule.
140 hectares of land are included in the Green Loan program. It is estimated that a total of 1369 carbon certificates will be generated in 5 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;
(1) 60% of income received during the loan period;
(2) 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 2026. The exact return will depend on the amount of sequestered CO2 levels and the sale price of the carbon certificates.
If the project owner (farmer) withdraws from the Carbon Credits Agreement and does not intend to follow the agreement on the carbon revenue split with investors, the project owner will be obliged to repay the entire loan as well as pay the penalty, calculated by multiplying the interest rate by the entire loan amount and period equal to the duration of the loan agreement plus 12 (twelve) months.
Investors of this loan would receive a penalty of 52000 EUR * 11% * 5 year = 28600 EUR. This penalty can be reduced by the return earned by investors from the carbon credits generated
If the project fails to be delivered successfully through no fault of the farmer, the farmer commits to paying investors a minimum interest rate of EURIBOR 6M + 1.5%. This commitment applies in situations such as the lack of market demand for selling carbon credits, among others.
Annualized return forecast
Conservative scenario (€20 per carbon certificate): 13,12% IRR*
Today's scenario (€35 per carbon certificate): 21,01% IRR*
Optimistic scenario (€100 per carbon certificate): 47,37% 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.
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.