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With Project Coco, you are investing in the Great Reforestation: an initiative that is reviving the rainforest on Simeulue in Indonesia and providing farmers with a fair income.

On the Indonesian island of Simeulue, outdated, low-yield coconut plantations are being transformed into healthy agroforestry systems that actually protect the rainforest. With your investment, old trees are being replaced by young, productive palms, enabling farmers to increase their income without having to cut down the forest. The yield is Virgin Coconut Oil of exceptional quality, pressed within two hours of harvesting and sought after by premium brands such as LUSH. Ecosia, “the search engine that plants trees,” is a co-investor in Project Coco and is contributing a total of €920,000, enabling us to make even more of an impact together. Help build an economy that strengthens biodiversity, rewards farmers fairly and gives the primeval forest a future, while earning an attractive return. Read more in the information brochure.

Impact & Return

Impact

The protection of an average of 350 m² forest per bond
Up to 4x higher incomes for local farmers
Production of sustainable and pure coconut oil

Return

Annual expected return of 8.5% on your investment
Security & transparency regarding your investment
At the end of the term, both the principal and the interest are repaid

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Attractive expected return of 8.5% per year

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HOW PROJECT COCO WORKS

step 1

From old trees to a new coconut forest

On the Indonesian island of Simeulue, old, exhausted coconut trees are being replaced by young, productive trees. This increases the coconut yield without cutting down new forests. Farmers receive training, a fair contract and access to a stable market.

Indonesian farmer assisting with replanting

step 2

From coconut to top-quality oil

The new trees produce more and purer coconut. āluān processes the nuts locally into premium coconut oil that is sold internationally, including to LUSH. The higher yield per hectare gives farmers up to ten times more income.

Nick and Thom taste the coconut oil at the āluān factory.

step 3

From sales to return on investment

The sale of coconut oil generates cash flow for the project. These proceeds are used to repay your loan annually, and you receive an average return of 8.5%. Meanwhile, each bond protects around 350 m² of jungle, because higher yields mean that less forest needs to be cleared.

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Interview

Interview with Luke Swainson from aluan

Project Coco

Luke Swainson (COO of Aluan) does not reside in an ivory tower, but among the coconut trees on Simeulue. We asked him all about mature trees, monoculture, and much more.

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Download the brochure

The brochure provides more information about Project Coco. After filling in your details, we will send it immediately via e-mail. Nice and easy!

Frequently asked questions

Who buys the coconut oil?

Coconut oil is used in premium food and cosmetics. Major brands such as LUSH already use it as a key ingredient, and discussions are underway with other sustainable producers. Local processing ensures that more value remains in Indonesia, with the farmers and their communities.

What makes the coconut oil sustainable?

The oil comes from existing coconut forests that are balanced with new plantings, without additional deforestation. The trees grow in mixed crops with crops such as cocoa and cloves. This creates a regenerative ecosystem that absorbs CO₂, stimulates soil life and provides farmers with a stable income.

Who is your local partner?

Our partner is āluān, an Indonesian social enterprise that works with local farmers to produce fair coconut oil. They provide training, fair prices and process the oil locally with minimal ecological footprint.

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