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.

LT0001888

Goal
22,000 €
Raised
22,000 €
100%
Return rate
29.7%

Rating
A

Period
33

Time left

LTV
58%

Country
Lithuania

Loan purpose
Working capital

Business information
Security measures
Loan history
Project owner Address
Evelina Andrušaitienė Jaunystės g. 29-22, Radviliškis
header_1 Declared Owned
Farming land 54.69 ha 5.00 ha
20222021
Revenue 45,355.00 € 30,796.00 €
Net profit 22,904.00 € 21,425.00 €
Equity ratio 48.92% -
Total value of pledged assets

38,000.00 €

Heavy equipment Tractor 2003 38,000.00 € VŠĮ Emprekis (a monthly publication that covers the average prices of used and naturally worn-out vehicles up to thirty years old. The company provides its services in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Germany, and are also trusted by banks)
Other Personal liability 0.00 € -
Read more about security measures here.
Loan number Project goal Outstanding principal Paid interest Status
LT0001888 22,000.00 € 21,450.01 € 0.00 € Active
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

We invite you to invest in a mixed family farm. The farmer declares 54.69 ha of land, of which she owns 5 ha, and together with her husband farm manages 120 ha. The farm produces wheat, barley, rapeseed and 20 beef cattle. 

The farm uses modern machinery such as a John Deere combine harvester, John Deere, Valtra and Valmet tractors, a John Deere sprayer, a Vaderstad seeder, a McHale baler and a bale wrapper.

The farm is currently borrowing for chemicals, fertilisers, fuel, spare parts and the purchase of a disc cultivator, as the existing one is no longer meeting the needs of modern farming and has become less efficient.

Join us to help further develop this promising farm while ensuring its growth and development.


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.

All 50,14 hectares of land are included in the Green Loan program. It is estimated that a total of 369 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 11% annual interest.

CO2 emissions to be removed from the atmosphere because of this loan are equal to 6,8 million kilometres driven by an average gasoline-powered passenger vehicle.


Annualized return forecast

  • Conservative scenario (€20 per carbon certificate): 17.2% IRR*
  • Today's scenario (€35 per carbon certificate): 29.7% IRR*
  • Optimistic scenario (€100 per carbon certificate): 83% 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.