Backing your steps towards a more sustainable future

Australian farmers are actively exploring innovative, sustainable on-farm practices and technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change and evolving customer expectations.

As Australia’s largest business lender,  and a leading environmental financier,  we’re supporting the transition to a low carbon economy and helping agribusinesses on their journey to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and build resilience to climate change. That’s why we’re developing solutions to help our customers invest in practices that help to make their businesses more sustainable.

NAB Agribusiness Emissions Reduction Incentive Program

Customers may be eligible for a 1.15% per annum interest rate discount on new term loans approved to participate in the NAB Agribusiness Emissions Reduction Incentive Program.

What projects can the NAB Agribusiness Emissions Reduction Incentive Program support?

Examples of projects and practices that may be eligible for NAB’s Agribusiness Emissions Reduction Incentive Program include:

  • Purchase of fertiliser with nitrification inhibitors

  • Purchase of methane inhibitors

  • Reforestation

  • Pasture rejuvenation with legumes

  • Solar and battery projects. 

Further information on these projects and practices can be found  at the Towards Net Zero Agriculture Pathfinder, opens in new window

Key loan features

  • Loan amounts to suit your business

  • Flexible repayment options

  • Flexible loan structure

  • Competitive rates

  • Interest rate risk management options

Benefits of green projects

An investment in more sustainable practices may help to:

  • reduce business costs such as energy, fertiliser and water costs

  • build resilience and mitigate risk from climate related events

  • enhance business productivity

  • support sustainable farming claims that may strengthen engagement with your customers.

How to apply

  1. Reach out to your NAB Agribusiness banker.
  2. Your NAB Agribusiness banker will help you apply.
  3. Receive confirmation about whether or not your application has been approved. 
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