Investor questions
Common questions about reforestation investment, project financing, carbon offtake and due diligence at EWOOD PGM. For anything not covered here, contact our team.
01 The investment opportunity
What is EWOOD PGM?
EWOOD PGM develops reforestation and agroforestry projects in Côte d’Ivoire, connecting local forestry delivery with carbon project development, monitoring and long-term financing. EWOOD PGM works with THANRY on forestry project development in Côte d’Ivoire.
What type of asset is this?
An investment finances a development-stage reforestation and agroforestry project. Potential future revenue would come from carbon removals, which remain subject to independent assessment and to the applicable registration, verification and issuance requirements. Rights depend on the legal structure and negotiated documents.
What is the investment thesis?
Financing discussions focus on the activities required to establish, maintain and monitor the project, and to develop potential future carbon revenues. Review the project, delivery plan and supporting documents before exploring a potential structure. Our team can explain the current development stage and supporting assumptions.
What are the funding phases?
Project financing supports development and implementation. A carbon offtake agreement concerns potential future credit supply; the two confer different rights and obligations. Contact the team for the current financing requirement and proposed structure. Participation terms depend on the structure agreed following due diligence.
02 Methodology and carbon credits
What is Verra VM0047?
VM0047 is a Verra methodology for afforestation, reforestation and revegetation. It sets out requirements for quantifying eligible carbon benefits. Applying a methodology does not itself mean that a project is registered or has issued credits.
What is the current project status?
Registration and credit issuance remain subject to the applicable carbon programme requirements. A project listing, planting activity or digital record is not itself an issued carbon credit. The project can be consulted on the Verra registry, and our team can explain the current development stage.
Are forward contracts available?
A forward offtake agreement sets out the terms for potential future credit delivery. It is different from buying credits that have already been issued. Discussions cover the project, expected delivery periods, volumes, pricing, payment structure and the treatment of delays or shortfalls. Any commitment is subject to due diligence and agreed contractual terms.
What is a Verified Carbon Unit (VCU)?
A VCU is a tradeable credit representing one tonne of CO₂ equivalent sequestered or avoided. Project design and reported removals are subject to independent assessment under the applicable standard, and issuance remains subject to the applicable carbon programme requirements.
03 Assessing progress and risk
What are the key risk factors?
A development-stage forestry project requires assessment of implementation, tree survival, fire and other disturbances, land and carbon rights, certification, market prices, currency exposure and counterparties. Financing structures also differ in their liquidity and exit options. Future carbon volumes, delivery dates and financial returns are not guaranteed.
What financial returns can investors expect?
Future carbon volumes, delivery dates and financial returns are not guaranteed. Returns, payments, security and delivery obligations depend on the relevant agreement. Review the implementation plan and financial model with our team to understand the use of funds and timing before making a commitment.
Is the project eligible under CORSIA?
Eligibility under any given carbon programme depends on that programme’s own requirements and on the project’s registration and verification status. Registration and credit issuance remain subject to the applicable carbon programme requirements. Contact our team to discuss the current development stage.
04 How to proceed
How can I invest in EWOOD PGM?
Tell us your investment focus, preferred structure and timetable. We can arrange an initial discussion, share relevant information and agree a due diligence process. Use the contact form and select Investment as the enquiry type.
Is a confidentiality agreement required?
Project documentation is available through a controlled data room for due diligence. Access and any confidentiality requirements are agreed with the EWOOD team. Data room access is not granted automatically: it follows a request and a discussion with our team.
What documentation is available?
We have documents covering project design and feasibility, land and carbon rights, the carbon model and methodology, the delivery plan, social safeguards and benefit sharing, monitoring, finance and governance. Contact the team to arrange access and discuss the current status of the materials.
