Key Takeaways
- Cibus Capital has launched Cibus Carbon, a new investment vehicle focused on Australian carbon projects.
- The fund targets delivery of approximately 11.25 million ACCUs over 30 years, assuming an AUD 300 million raise.
- Cibus Capital expects the Australian carbon credit market to be the largest globally by the end of the decade.
- Cibus Carbon will be managed by Cibus Carbon Investments Pty Ltd, led by Damon Petrie and Jeremy Alun-Jones.
- The initiative combines environmental objectives with community benefits aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Cibus Capital Introduces Cibus Carbon
Cibus Capital LLP, a specialist investment advisory firm focused on sustainable food and agriculture, has announced the launch of Cibus Carbon, a fund dedicated to Australian planted carbon projects in the natural capital sector. The fund aims to generate around 11.25 million Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) over a 30-year period, contingent on an AUD 300 million fundraising.
The firm anticipates strong demand for ACCUs as compliance frameworks tighten and voluntary buyers increase. Net buying demand in the Australian carbon credit market is projected to rise from 15 million in 2025 to 44 million by 2030.
Cibus Fund Management and Strategy
Cibus Carbon will be managed by Cibus Carbon Investments Pty Ltd, under the leadership of Damon Petrie and Jeremy Alun-Jones. The related-party asset manager will be led by Simon Campbell (Consultant CEO) and Grant Tranter (Consultant Chief Scientist).
The fund will focus on planting a mix of tree species on strategically chosen sites. These sites are selected through a proprietary system that prioritizes low-cost land with high potential for carbon credit generation.
Market Opportunity and Impact
Rob Appleby, Founder and CIO of Cibus Capital, said: “Cibus Carbon shows that protecting ecosystems and creating value can go hand in hand. Our strategy helps companies reach Net Zero while generating wider benefits for communities and investors alike.”
Damon Petrie, Consultant Director, added: “Nature-based mitigation will play a major role in the pathway to addressing climate change. The Australian Carbon Credit market, at the pace of growth and maturity, presents a prime opportunity to invest in institutional-grade nature-based solutions which we anticipate will deliver robust returns.”
Leveraging Experience in Land and Tree Planting
Cibus Capital has prior experience in land and nursery management, large-scale tree planting, and real asset operations through its portfolio. This includes Withcott Seedlings, one of Australia’s largest native tree seedling producers and a Cibus Fund II portfolio company.
The firm stated that its operational expertise, combined with technology-driven approaches, positions Cibus Carbon to deliver high-quality ACCUs while contributing to both climate mitigation and local community benefits.
