Project Summary
Oxygen Conservation is a UK-based company that invests in land to protect and restore natural capital. Acquiring land across the UK, it aims to deliver positive environmental and social impacts, generating a financial return as a result and not as the purpose. Its income streams include high quality natural capital credits (carbon, water, and biodiversity), as well as renewable energy, regenerative agriculture, ecotourism, and sustainable property development.
In 2023, Oxygen Conservation acquired two estates in Scotland; Blackburn and Hartsgarth, and Invergeldie, which cover 23,000 acres. These acquisitions were completed through the use of a £20.55m loan facility from Triodos Bank UK. The loan has been used together with Oxygen Conservation’s own capital and will be repaid over 25 years through a flexible repayment plan. Income is based on the sale of high-quality carbon credits generated through the Peatland and Woodland Carbon Codes.