Bank of Ireland’s sustainability-linked Enviroflex opens to 12,000 Irish farmers.
Bank of Ireland has partnered with Certified Irish Angus Producer Group to introduced sustainability-linked Enviroflex loans to beef farmers for the first time.
The financing model has already gained traction across dairy and tillage sectors.
“We understand that a more sustainable farm is a more efficient and profitable one in the long term”
Enviroflex loans are designed to reward farmers who invest in environmentally-focused improvements on their farms through reduced interest rates.
The Elevate Bonus, launched in 2026, is a tailored sustainability programme for Certified Irish Angus’s members to incentivise and reward farmers for delivering sustainability initiatives on their farms. It has been designed to drive genetic improvement, support sustainability and safeguard the long-term value of Angus cattle produced by Certified Irish Angus Producer Group members.
Raising the steaks
“As a progressive organisation committed to innovation, education and sustainability in beef production for the last 25 years, Certified Irish Angus is delighted to share this announcement today which we believe will be warmly welcomed by our 12,000 farming members,” said Charles Smith, general manager of Certified Irish Angus.
“We aim to encourage best practice at every stage of production to deliver additional value throughout the supply chain from conception to consumer. We are confident that Bank of Ireland’s Enviroflex offering will provide targeted support to our members so that they can continue to implement and enhance environmental measures on-farm along with enjoying the genetic improvements of the Angus breed for years to come.”
Bank of Ireland said the expansion reflects strong demand among farmers for financial products aligned with sustainability performance.
Mark Glennon, Agri Development manager at the Bank said the lender has seen significant demand from farmers looking to enhance their farms’ sustainability since launching Enviroflex.
“As the leading agri-lender, Bank of Ireland is delighted to welcome Certified Irish Angus members to the Enviroflex scheme,” said Glennon.
“Since first launching the product, we have seen significant demand from farmers looking to enhance their farms’ sustainability, and we are delighted that we are now able to expand this product to the beef sector.
“Our aim in developing Enviroflex has always been to make it available to as many farmers as possible across the Irish agriculture industry and to reward farmers for their sustainability actions. We understand that a more sustainable farm is a more efficient and profitable one in the long term,” Glennon said.
Top image: Charles Smith, General Manager, Certified Irish Angus; Nicola Fitzpatrick, Business Advisor, Bank of Ireland Longford Branch; Mark Glennon, Agri Development Manager, Bank of Ireland; and Mark McCoy, Agri Development Manager, Certified Irish Angus
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