US-based Vanderstyn Asset Management has launched a $25 million Green Carbon Fund, designed to give individual investors access to the carbon credit market and the opportunity to capitalise on the rising demand and prices of carbon credits. Historically dominated by multinationals, this market has seen limited involvement from smaller investors due to high entry costs and complex regulations.
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The new fund aims to address these barriers, offering a projected 20% annual return by investing in a range of nature-based projects. These initiatives include reforestation, conservation, mangrove restoration, and desertification prevention, the company announced.
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According to John Collins, the fund's manager, this launch provides a unique opportunity for individual investors to benefit from discounted carbon credits, which have been previously accessible only to large corporations. The goal is to align ‘financial growth with meaningful environmental impact’, Collins emphasised.
The fund aims for a 20% return on investment per year and offers:
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Strategic investment opportunities: Access to a curated selection of high-quality carbon credit projects.
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Exclusive market access: Opens the carbon credit market, which has been traditionally reserved for large corporations, to individual investors.
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Expert management: Managed by technical specialists including agronomists and foresters, ensuring each project meets high environmental standards.
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Risk mitigation: Diversification across various projects and regions, reducing investment risks and ensuring stability.
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Financial and environmental impact: Opportunities for significant financial returns coupled with contributions to global sustainability goals.
Selwyn Duijvestijn, a board member of VanderStyn, commented that, ‘Through my extensive experience in carbon project development as CEO of DGB Group, I’ve seen firsthand the strong risk-return potential that early-stage carbon projects offer. The Green Carbon Fund provides individual investors with a unique opportunity to tap into this market, which has traditionally been reserved for larger players. I’m proud to join the board and lead efforts to expand investment in these high-potential projects, driving both meaningful change and sustainable returns.’
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The move follows a wave of similar carbon fund launches in recent months. Abu Dhabi’s Offset8, for instance, recently financed a land restoration project in Malawi, while Stafford Capital Partners of the UK invested $70 million in global forest carbon credits across Brazil and New Zealand.
This surge in investment highlights the growing interest in carbon credits as a profitable and sustainable asset class.
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