Growning Green finance for Suriname's sustainable future

BambooBond is a structured green bond that finances Subaco International N.V.'s bamboo plantation and processing operations in Suriname. We offer two instruments: Senior Bond (7.5% fixed annual return, secured by land liens and mortgages on project assets, ideal for institutional investors seeking capital preservation) and Junior Bond (8% fixed annual return plus 20% share of carbon credit revenues plus optional 1-3% performance bonus, ideal for impact investors seeking growth potential). Both bonds have 5-year maturity, are callable from year 3 at 105% of par, and fund plantation establishment, infrastructure development, processing facilities, and carbon certification.

Subaco verifies its carbon sequestration according to Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) or Gold Standard methodologies. These are the world's most widely used voluntary carbon offset standards. Projects must pass rigorous review including: Additionality (demonstrating carbon sequestration wouldn't happen without the project), Permanence (maintaining sequestration for 25-100 years with monitoring), Non-leakage (ensuring no unintended emissions increases elsewhere), and Third-party audits (independent verification by qualified auditors every 6 years). All carbon units are registered on international registries and retired upon sale to prevent double-counting.

We verify all projects for comprehensive impact across three dimensions: Environmental (Independent carbon baseline and monitoring, VERRA/Gold Standard certification, Annual biomass measurements, Biodiversity co-benefits assessment), Social (1,000+ direct and indirect jobs created, Partnership with Anton de Kom University for research and training, Community infrastructure development, Fair wages and working conditions audits), and Economic (Revenue diversification - products + energy + carbon + land development, Supply contracts with industrial buyers, Tax revenue contributions to Suriname, Export market development). All impact metrics are reported annually with independent auditor verification.

The Voluntary Carbon Market allows private investors, governments, NGOs, and businesses to purchase carbon credits to offset their hard-to-abate emissions voluntarily, driven by Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), net-zero commitments, and stakeholder expectations. Unlike compliance markets (mandatory carbon pricing), voluntary markets enable proactive climate action through nature-based solutions like afforestation, avoided deforestation, and ecosystem restoration.

According to McKinsey & Company and the Taskforce on Scaling Voluntary Carbon Markets: Annual demand could reach 1.5-2.0 GtCO₂ by 2030 and 7-13 GtCO₂ by 2050. Market size could be $5-50 billion by 2030 depending on price scenarios. Primary market expected to reach €100 billion by 2030. Demand for nature-based solutions (like bamboo plantations) growing fastest due to co-benefits. High-quality nature-based carbon credits with community benefits command premium pricing ($15-50+ per tonne vs $3-10 for low-quality offsets).

Carbon credit prices vary significantly based on: Project type (Afforestation/reforestation - bamboo - typically $15-40/tonne), Co-benefits (Biodiversity, community development, SDG alignment increase value), Certification (VERRA/Gold Standard command premium pricing), Permanence (Long-term sequestration - 25-100 years - valued higher), Geographic location (Suriname's carbon-negative status adds premium), and Buyer contracts (Forward contracts with corporates like Shell and Unilever provide price certainty). Subaco's verified bamboo plantation carbon credits target $25-35/tonne range based on comparable certified projects.

Leading companies across sectors are investing in sustainable bamboo supply chains: Construction & Real Estate (IKEA - bamboo furniture and flooring, Hilton Hotels - sustainable building materials, Prefab home manufacturers globally), Consumer Goods (Unilever - sustainable packaging, Procter & Gamble - bamboo fiber products), Carbon Credit Buyers (Shell - nature-based carbon portfolio, Microsoft - carbon removal commitments, Delta Air Lines - voluntary carbon offsets), and Financial Institutions (European pension funds - ESG-aligned fixed income, Development finance institutions - IFC, CDC Group, Impact investment funds - Nature-based solutions sector).

Green bonds offer advantages for institutional investors: Predictable fixed income (Annual coupon payments vs uncertain carbon credit sales timing), Collateral security (Asset-backed with land, infrastructure, forward contracts), Diversified revenue (Not solely dependent on carbon market prices), Liquidity options (Callable from year 3, potential secondary market trading), Regulatory compliance (Structured as debt instruments familiar to institutional investors), and Tax treatment (Interest income vs commodity trading gains). Direct carbon credits are better for: Companies needing immediate carbon offsets, Traders seeking commodity price exposure, and Flexibility in retirement timing. BambooBond gives investors structured access to carbon upside (Junior Bond) while maintaining fixed income characteristics.

Like any investment, BambooBond carries risks you should understand:

Project risks - Delays in planting or construction, weather impacts on bamboo growth.

Market risks - Changes in bamboo product prices or carbon credit values.

Country risks - Political or regulatory changes in Suriname.

Financial risks - Junior Bond holders are repaid after Senior Bond holders if issues arise.

How we protect your investment: We work only with experienced local partners, secure land rights before development begins, maintain insurance coverage, and diversify revenue across multiple product lines. An independent fiduciary oversees all funds, and Senior Bonds are backed by liens on land or economic assets including the bamboo plantations themselves.

Investment process: 1) Express Interest: Join our waiting list to receive investment documentation, 2) Review Materials: Detailed information memorandum, financial projections, legal agreements, 3) Due Diligence: Schedule calls with Subaco management and Ruhi Ventures Capital, 4) Qualification: Minimum investment USD 1 million per tranche (institutional investors, qualified purchasers), 5) Legal Documentation: Loan agreement, SPV subscription, lien/pledge registration (Senior Bond), 6) Funding: Transfer to notary escrow account, 7) Confirmation: Receive bond confirmation and begin receiving coupon payments. Target investors: Pension funds, Insurance companies, Family offices, Impact investment funds, Development finance institutions.

All investor funds are deposited into a fiduciary account managed by a notary, ensuring complete transparency and protection. You will receive quarterly newsletters providing detailed updates on plantation development progress, fund allocation, and project milestones. This ensures you stay informed about exactly how your investment is being utilized at every stage.