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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.
-2,239,944 kg CO2e
LT0001759
Goal
30,000 €
Raised
30,000 €
Return rate 
26.6%
Rating
B
Period
37
Time left
LTV
65%
Country
Lithuania
Loan purpose
Equipment purchase
Business information
Security measures
Loan history
| Project owner | Address |
|---|---|
| header_1 | Declared | Owned |
|---|---|---|
| Farming land | 79.91 ha | 25.25 ha |
| 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 106,407.00 € | 66,237.00 € |
| Net profit | 42,117.00 € | 27,529.00 € |
| Equity ratio | 26.36% | - |
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 project owner, who started farming in 2008, currently manages a 79 ha crop farm in Raseiniai district, Lithuania. The farmer grows a variety of crops - rapeseed, barley and wheat, which make up the bulk of the farm. The project owner maintains the farm himself and calls it his hobby.
The land area declared by the project owner is 79.91 ha, of which he owns 25.25 ha.
The land area declared by the project owner is 79.91 ha, of which he owns 25.25 ha.
The farmer reports that he has all the equipment he needs to run the farm and has recently purchased a new tractor. All the land on the farm is farmed using innovative no-till technology.
The farmer has applied to HeavyFinance for a Green Loan, which will be used to purchase a new disc cultivator and to cover an existing loan on the HF platform.
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 arable 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): 15.2% IRR*
- Today's scenario (€35 per carbon certificate): 26.6% IRR*
- Optimistic scenario (€100 per carbon certificate): 76.2% 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, InSoil 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.