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Climate Impact Investment ROI Calculator
Estimate ROI for climate impact investments using initial investment, annual cashflow impact, holding period, and exit value assumptions.
Estimate a simple ROI for climate impact investments based on expected annual cashflow impact, holding period, and exit value. This is a planning estimate (not IRR).
Upfront capital deployed at the start of the investment.
Expected annual profit or savings generated by the project.
Duration you plan to hold the investment before exiting.
Expected sale value or terminal value at the end of the holding period.
Total Cashflows: $420,000
Total Return: $570,000
ROI: 114.00%
Inputs — Initial: $500,000, Annual cashflow: $60,000, Years: 7, Exit: $650,000
How to use this climate impact investment roi calculator
- Enter the initial investment amount.
- Enter expected annual cashflow impact (profit or savings).
- Enter the holding period in years.
- Enter expected exit value at the end of the holding period.
- Review total return and ROI percentage.
Example
An investor puts $500,000 into a climate impact project, expects $60,000/year in cashflow, holds for 7 years, and exits at $650,000.
- Initial investment: $500,000
- Annual cashflow impact: $60,000
- Holding period: 7 years
- Exit value: $650,000
- Total return: $570,000 (cashflows + exit - initial)
- ROI: 114.00%
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