Terra Natural Capital

Is Nature the Next Big Investment Asset Class? 🌿 I often get asked: "Are nature-based investments really the ‘next big thing’? Here is my answer: As the world prioritises sustainability and carbon neutrality, investing in nature can already deliver strong risk-adjusted returns alongside the broader range of climate and ecological benefits. The growth of the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) and nature-based solutions are strong signals and I see a strong parallel to the early days of infrastructure investing, which evolved from skepticism to a trillion-dollar industry. But critics argue that nature is too complex and unpredictable to be a financial product. They have a point. Moving forward, we need robust frameworks to ensure these investments genuinely enhance ecological integrity and social justice. Clear standards, rigorous monitoring, and transparent reporting are key to delivering real benefits. In my career, I’ve seen a number markets evolve and become investable. Carbon markets and nature-based investments are showing similar signs today. Especially with commitments from major buyers like the Symbiosis Coalition and its backers, standards like VCMI and Science Based Targets initiative becoming more integrated, and regulatory support picking-up pace through the implementation of the Paris Accord and regional move to regulation including the US. I think the stage is set. So for me the question isn’t if nature will become an investment class, but how soon? _______ Terra’s financing model offers flexible, long-term support for carbon projects, ensuring project developers can focus on creating lasting environmental benefits. Interested in learning more? Contact us to start the conversation. #GreenFinance #NatureInvesting #CarbonMarkets #SustainableInvesting #ClimateAction #ImpactInvesting

🌱⏳ Don’t wait to plant the seeds One thing’s clear this year: there’s a sense of urgency among corporates to secure high volumes of high-quality credits. Now I don’t want to be dramatic, but the urgency is real. If your business aims to offset emissions by 2030, it’s time to act. Nature-based solutions like reforestation and soil carbon projects need 5+ years to mature and generate carbon removal credits (and returns). Carbon offsets aren’t instant; they are a multi-year investment. This means long-term planning and early funding to achieve results by the time you need them. The credits that align with 2030 targets require seeds planted now, and that’s why early offtake commitment is everything. Do you feel the urgency too? And if so what are you doing about it? _______ Our innovative financing model supports high-quality carbon projects from inception to revenue generation. Discover how Terra can help you secure your carbon credit supply and drive meaningful impact. Reach out today. #NetZero #CarbonCredits #Sustainability #ClimateAction #NatureBasedSolutions

6 key points for investing in Nature-Based Solution funds. As more companies look to secure large volumes of high-quality carbon credits, many are turning to NBS funds to make a real impact. If you’re exploring this path, it’s worth noting that investing in NBS funds can be a smart move to meet both climate and business goals. Having spent years investing in real assets, I’ve learned a few key things to watch out for—things that can really make or break a fund's success. This is also a great report for understanding how to invest in these funds. https://lnkd.in/d4wQ-rR8 _______ Terra Natural Capital helps corporates scale their carbon impact with strategic financing solutions. Let's discuss how we can collaborate to meet your sustainability targets. Contact us today. #GreenFinance #CarbonMarkets #ImpactInvesting #ClimateAction #SustainableInvesting

📊 Q3 2024 Carbon Market Wrap-Up Q3 has been a defining period for the carbon markets, showcasing key developments in quality, transactions, and policy. Here's what stood out: 🌱 Growing Demand for High-Quality Carbon Credits: Demand for verified, high-integrity credits surged with initiatives like Verra’s ABACUS label and ICVCM’s quality standards, as buyers like Meta and Google prioritize measurable-impact projects. 💼 Landmark Transactions: Deals like Anew Climate and TotalEnergies’ $100M purchase and the World Bank’s $225M Amazon bond highlight a shift toward securing long-term carbon credit supplies. 📈 Regulatory Developments Driving Demand: China’s ETS expansion and California’s carbon removal bill are boosting demand for carbon credits, while India’s inclusion of solar cookstoves in Article 6 expands carbon project diversity. 🥇 Standards Ongoing reviews by SBTi and VCMI on greater incorporation carbon credits into net zero pathways, in particular for Scope 3 emissions, demonstrate moves to broader option by standard setting bodies. When settled, updated standards provide a ”rule book” which can unlock broader corporate engagement. 🌍 Rise of Nature-Based Solutions: Nature-based projects are rising, with Meta’s 39M credit purchase and Google’s entry with MOMBAK, signalling growing corporate investment in nature restoration. 📊 Market data: Nature-Based and Energy Projects are consistently the largest class of retired carbon credits, going forward though there is a ongoing rotation into nature-based solutions as additionality for energy efficiency projects wanes and ecosystem, community and biodiversity benefits become embedded in buyer climate plans as a requirement not an add-on. Under the surface of these numbers the strong rotation into high-quality removals credits continues, and nature dominate volume in this segment. #CarbonMarkets #Q3WrapUp #ClimateAction #Sustainability #NetZero #CarbonCredits #InnovativeFinance

I am super energised for action (and happy to be back at the desk!) after attending NYCW, Reuters, and CIFB London in the last two weeks. Here are my take aways: 1️⃣ The turnouts were amazing: Industries from banks to beer were united by one sentiment—carbon markets are crucial for businesses to meet their climate goals by reducing emissions and investing in nature-based removals (I’ve never seen such a wide range of corporates at focused nature restoration events) 2️⃣ The urgency for high-quality carbon credits to meet corporate sustainability goals is growing. There’s a realisation that to secure the necessary credits for 2030, seeds need to be planted today (from both a project finance perspective and, for forestry projects, quite literally) 3️⃣ That partnerships and coordination between market participants are key, especially around the financing models: We spent a lot of time with buyers and developers focusing on how to build partnerships and agreements to really mobilise large scale quality with acceptable risk. ______ At Terra, we bridge the gap between corporate buyers and project developers, enabling scalable, impactful carbon projects. Ready to explore sustainable financing solutions? Let's connect. #NYCW #CarbonMarkets #ClimateAction #Sustainability #InnovativeFinance