“An investment fund finds profit in helping American farmers plant a greener crop.”
Time, April 2022
Sustainable Strategies
Build a supportive environment for wildlife – increasing pollination and reducing water pollution
Minimize water use through precision irrigation
Convert land to USDA Organic certified farms – the gold standard in organic farming
Improve soil health with multi-year crop rotations
Reduce the need for chemical fertilizers and pesticides
Install solar arrays to provide clean electricity
true double bottom-line returns
net post-tax return as of
12/31/2023 for Fund I
cumulative metric tons of CO2e sequestered and avoided since 2013
pounds of pesticides avoided
pounds of synthetic nitrogen avoided
acres with cover crops
full-time quality jobs
Our efforts have helped keep CO2 emissions out of the atmosphere the equivalent of:
Vehicle Driving
Gasoline Consumed
Coal Burned
Oil Consumed
A Commitment to Sustainability
HIP Investor confirmed we are a world leader in natural capital
- Met all 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- HIP has rated over 130,000 organizations on sustainability and SDG ratings
- Read the full HIP Report here.
Our impact is recognized
Principles For Responsible Investment (PRI) Signatory
We uphold the PRI’s six principles, supporting a sustainable global financial system that benefits the environment and society.
Certified B Corporation’s Best for The World 2016
We’re on the Certified B Corporation’s 2016 Best for the World list.
Clean Portfolio Project
The project’s “Clean 15” takes a total portfolio approach to fossil-free investing in integrated climate solutions. We are an investment option in the Real Assets category.
Fast Company
Each year, Fast Company recognizes the Most Innovative Companies transforming industries and shaping society. We received this prestigious honor in 2014.
IA 50 2015 Manager
Impact Assets annually identifies 50 impact firms to help investors explore their options. We’re proud to have been recognized in 2015.
Principles For Responsible Investment (PRI) Signatory
We uphold the PRI’s six principles, supporting a sustainable global financial system that benefits the environment and society.
Certified B Corporation’s Best for The World 2016
We’re on the Certified B Corporation’s 2016 Best for the World list.
Clean Portfolio Project
The project’s “Clean 15” takes a total portfolio approach to fossil-free investing in integrated climate solutions. We are an investment option in the Real Assets category.
Fast Company
Each year, Fast Company recognizes the Most Innovative Companies transforming industries and shaping society. We received this prestigious honor in 2014.
IA 50 2015 Manager
Impact Assets annually identifies 50 impact firms to help investors explore their options. We’re proud to have been recognized in 2015.
Don’t Just Take our Word for It
A USDA-funded study confirmed both our financial gains and positive impact.
*Unrealized only, as of December 31, 2020 Data from USDA $250K grant to determine the Ecosystem Service Value of our farmland management pratices. Link: FLP USDA Grant Report
Read the full Organic and Regenerative Agriculture Study here