Scheme offers disounted loan arrangement fees to help transition to sustainable farming
HSBC UK is widening access to its Sustainable Farming Pathway to allow more UK farmers to transition to sustainable practices.
Following a successful launch with LEAF in 2024, the pathway now includes additional eligible third-parties – the Soil Association, Cefetra, First Milk and Soil Capital, each of whom are providing their own sustainability schemes, frameworks and certifications.
Eligible farmers can receive discounted loan arrangement fees on term lending between £25,001 and £25 million, including flexible business loans, commercial mortgages, and property development loans.
Martin Hanson, head of agricultural banking at HSBC UK, said: “HSBC UK plays an important role in financing the transition towards more sustainable food production. Our Sustainable Farming Pathway is one way we support UK farmers on that journey.
“We’re pleased to announce we’re now working with the Soil Association, Cefetra, Soil Capital and First Milk, alongside LEAF, to help eligible farmers access finance with discounted loan arrangement fees on applicable products.
“This is also just the start – we expect additional schemes and frameworks to join the Pathway in the coming months.”
