Forest Management Investment Funds

EFM and Sojitz Corporation of America have launched a $200 million investment fund to acquire and manage forests in the U.S. using climate-smart practices. The joint venture, EFM Sojitz Management LLC, will generate both sustainable timber and high-quality carbon removal credits by restoring degraded forestland. Investors include Sojitz and Fuyo General Lease Co., reflecting rising international demand for nature-based climate solutions. The fund aims to deliver financial returns from timber sales and carbon credit markets while providing ecological co-benefits like biodiversity and water conservation. It represents one of the largest U.S.-based forestry funds focused on carbon as a core asset.

This venture signals that sustainable forestry is emerging as a viable asset class. It allows companies and investors to meet net-zero goals through premium carbon credits backed by measurable ecological outcomes.