Environmental Financing
Financing solutions for green and sustainable projects
Green projects enhance environmental sustainability for businesses, communities, and the planet. Whether you’re just starting out or already on a path toward environmental sustainability, our experts can help. Meridian offers custom financing solutions for climate mitigation, climate adaptation, climate transition, and other green projects.
The types of projects we finance
We finance a variety of projects for businesses across Ontario, including non-profits, and social purpose organizations.
Green buildings: new and retrofit
Renewable and clean energy projects
Environmental equipment financing
Indigenous environmental projects
Environmental equipment installer programs
Commercial electric vehicles
Loan features
Lending options include construction and renovation loans, which may be interest-only for a period, as well as equipment installation loans or leases and term loans.
Loan amount
From $10,000 for small businesses up to $50 million* for larger companies and projects.
*Larger facilities may be syndicated with our financial partners.
Term
Terms range from 2 to 10 years, with amortizations up to 30 years, depending on contract length and equipment life.
Leverage
Up to 100% of costs for equipment loans. Up to 80% for other financing, subject to security and debt servicing ability.
Rates and fees
Preferential market-competitive pricing, reflecting both risk and impact benefits. Talk to an advisor for details.
Sustainable banking
Proven expertise and a commitment to sustainability
With over 25 years' commercial financing experience, Rob leads teams focused on business development, relationship management, loan structuring, and underwriting. This includes the development of complex financing structures, impact investing, and syndications.
As a member of Meridian’s ESG Working Group, Rob is working to ensure that we’re on a path to net-zero and helping Member’s transition to a more sustainable future.
How we’re putting sustainable financing solutions to work
Reducing energy and GHG emissions
75% less energy compared to the competition
Bringing more solar power to Ontario
Keeping material out of landfills
40% reduction in energy and gas emissions
Offsetting energy usage by 50%
Talk to us about your financing options
Get the financing and advice you need, with a partner that puts your business and your well-being first.