Investment from leading climate and strategic partners positions Terra for rapid expansion of commercial facilities across North America and Europe

GOLDEN, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Terra CO2 (Terra), a leading US-based low-carbon building materials company, today announced it has signed Series B equity commitments for US$82M from a mix of financial and strategic investors.

Co-led by Just Climate (established by Generation Investment Management), Eagle Materials (NYSE: EXP), and GenZero, the round has also attracted interest from several industrial partners with formal announcements forthcoming. Seed and Series A lead investor Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV) also participated in this round, reaffirming its commitment to Terra’s mission. The funding will accelerate Terra’s commercial deployment of its OPUS technology, with multiple full-scale production facilities planned across North America and initial development beginning in Europe. Closing will be subject to the fulfillment of conditions precedent.

“This strategic funding from the world’s leading climate funds and industry partners validates our approach to practical cement decarbonization at commercial scale,” said Bill Yearsley, CEO of Terra. “As we break ground on our first full-scale plant in Texas, their support enables us to accelerate our deployment across North America, and our plans to develop an early beachhead in Europe.”

Approximately 8% of global CO₂ emissions come from the cement industry, making it one of the most urgent challenges in industrial decarbonization. While other solutions require significant infrastructure changes or rely on scarce materials, Terra’s OPUS products use abundant raw materials from established mines and work within existing industry infrastructure. This approach enables immediate deployment at scale, delivering cementitious materials that perform equal to or better than traditional cement while significantly reducing carbon emissions.

“We are proud to co-lead this investment in Terra,” said Michael Haack, President and CEO of Eagle Materials. “As the supply of other Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCMs), such as fly ash, continues to decrease in availability, increased SCM development will be crucial to fulfill the needs of our customers and in meeting the expected increases in demand for cement more broadly. This investment aligns with our goal to seek sustainable and commercially viable solutions that work within existing infrastructure.”

Since its Series A, Terra has secured agreements with Asher Materials for its first facility in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. In partnership with Eagle Materials, option agreements are also in place for multiple 240,000-ton plants across North America. The company has validated its technology through extensive piloting and successful concrete demonstrations, including the construction of a Porsche dealership in Houston, and received the “Decarbonization Solution of the Year” award in the 2024 CleanTech Breakthrough Awards. Terra has also advanced its OPUS ZERO™ technology, a 100% cement replacement solution, into full concrete trials. Most recently, The US Department of Energy (DOE) awarded Terra a US$52.6M DOE grant to support a second commercial plant.

“Terra is the type of transformational solution that Just Climate seeks to scale,” said Benoit Grobon, Managing Director at Just Climate. “Their ability to deliver a practical and cost competitive solution to one of the world’s highest-emitting and most off track sectors, along with their strategic approach to deployment, positions them to drive meaningful carbon reduction in the construction industry.”

“We invest in commercially scalable technologies with the ability to deliver deep decarbonization impact in hard-to-abate sectors such as the built environment,” said Kimberly Tan, Managing Director and Head of Investments at GenZero. “Terra’s proprietary technology is a present-day, accessible solution, which has undergone extensive testing and garnered significant commercial traction from potential customers. This means it can deliver immediate decarbonization benefits while addressing the demands of urban development and the industry’s stringent performance requirements.”

The robust support from the current world-class investor group, combined with Terra’s commercial readiness and growing market validation, has generated interest from strategic and financial investors. Terra expects a second round of investors to sign on to the Series B raise by late Q1 2025, driven by strong interest from those unable to participate in this initial signing.

As Terra prepares its first full-scale commercial plant in Texas, it has also entered into a contract with Clark Construction for the construction delivery. “Having known Clark for decades, I know they have the technical expertise to execute this project successfully. I am excited to have them on the team as one of the largest and most respected contractors in North America with the reach to complete Terra projects anywhere in the United States,” said Yearsley.

With the Series B funding, Terra will continue to accelerate the buildout of its commercial footprint, form strategic partnerships, and deploy additional facilities to meet the increasing demand for sustainable construction materials across North America and Europe.

About Terra CO2 (Terra)

Terra enables their partners to unlock low-carbon cement from source to deployment. As the critical component in creating concrete, the foundation of modern infrastructure, cement is responsible for 8% of the world’s CO₂ emissions. The CO₂ and NO_x emissions associated with cement make finding an alternative to current solutions a climate imperative.

Unique to Terra is their capability to work across a diverse range of silicate rock mineralogy, not constrained by feedstock availability. Terra’s technology allows the company to create sustainable construction materials with the most abundant and accessible raw materials on earth from already approved and open mines.

Terra’s first product, OPUS SCM™ (Supplementary Cementitious Material), is ready for commercial deployment, capable of replacing up to 50% OPC (Original Portland Cement) and addressing the industry’s carbon emissions and dwindling feedstock challenges. Terra’s OPUS ZERO™, a potential 100% replacement of OPC, is in full concrete trials. Both leverage Terra’s “drop-in” reactor solution, which seamlessly integrates with existing infrastructure and sets the foundation for the transition to real zero cement.

Validated by third parties, Terra’s materials perform equal to or better than traditional cementitious products.

Terra is headquartered in Golden, Colorado, and is led by a team of industry experts. For more information, please visit: https://terraco2.com/

About Just Climate

Established by Generation Investment Management, Just Climate is a specialist investment business focused on scaling solutions for the highest-emitting, most off-track sectors of the economy. The challenge of achieving a net-zero world and addressing climate-related risk is huge, urgent and needs tremendous mobilisation of capital. Just Climate’s mission is to establish climate-led investing as a capital allocation imperative for institutional investors globally. For more information, please visit us at justclimate.com.

About GenZero

GenZero is an investment platform company focused on accelerating decarbonization globally. Founded by Temasek, it seeks to deliver positive climate impact alongside long-term sustainable financial returns by investing in opportunities with the potential to be nurtured into impactful and scalable solutions.

Driven by a common purpose to decarbonize for future generations, GenZero recognizes the need for a holistic and integrated approach to achieve a net zero world. It adopts a flexible investment approach across three focus areas to drive climate impact: (i) nature-based solutions that help protect and restore natural ecosystems while benefiting local communities and biodiversity; (ii) technology-based solutions that deliver deep decarbonization impact; and (iii) carbon ecosystem enablers that support the scaling of carbon markets and enable broader industry decarbonization.

For more information on GenZero, visit www.genzero.co.

About Eagle Materials

Eagle Materials Inc. (NYSE: EXP) is a leading U.S. manufacturer of heavy construction products and light building materials. Eagle’s primary products, Portland Cement and Gypsum Wallboard, are essential for building, expanding and repairing roads and highways and for building and renovating residential, commercial and industrial structures across America. Eagle manufactures and sells its products through a network of more than 70 facilities spanning 21 states and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Visit eaglematerials.com for more information

Contacts

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Juan Ávila

JDI for Terra CO2 Technology

juan@jones-dilworth.com

LADERA RANCH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SmartStop REIT Advisors (“SRA”), the sponsor and an indirect subsidiary of SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc., has officially entered the Net Asset Value (NAV) REIT space with Strategic Storage Trust X.

With the launch of Strategic Storage Trust X, SRA is continuing its commitment to acquiring institutional-quality self-storage assets in high-growth markets. Self storage continues to demonstrate resilience and strong demand, and SRA believes this new vehicle will allow them to further capitalize on attractive opportunities across North America.

In addition to its expansion into the NAV REIT space, SRA recently entered the 1031 exchange market with the introduction by its sponsored program, Strategic Storage Growth Trust III, Inc. (“SSGT III”), of its own Delaware Statutory Trust (“DST”) platform. This move aligns with SRA’s strategic vision to offer diverse, innovative, and tax-efficient real estate investment opportunities within the self-storage sector.

SRA brings deep industry expertise, a proven track record in self-storage investment management, and a vertically integrated platform that includes acquisitions, asset management, and property operations. The firm aims to leverage its extensive experience and national presence to drive strong returns for investors while meeting the evolving needs of self-storage customers.

About SmartStop REIT Advisors, LLC

SmartStop REIT Advisors, LLC, an indirect subsidiary of SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc., serves as the sponsor of Strategic Storage Growth Trust III, Inc. (“SSGT III”), Strategic Storage Trust VI, Inc. (“SST VI”), and Strategic Storage Trust X (“SST X” and collectively, with SSGT III and SST VI, the “Managed REIT Platform”), while its sponsored program, SSGT III, recently launched its own DST platform in the 1031 exchange market. The Managed REIT Platform and DST platform had a combined portfolio of 37 operating properties, approximately 29,000 units, and approximately 3.2 million net rentable square feet at year-end 2024. Assets under management for the Managed REITs was approximately $771.2 million at quarter-end.

Contacts

David Corak
VP of Corporate Finance

SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.

IR@smartstop.com

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TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#ChoiceProperties–Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (“Choice Properties”) (TSX: CHP.UN) announced today that the trustees of Choice Properties have declared a cash distribution for the month of February, 2025 of $0.063333 per trust unit, representing $0.76 per trust unit on an annualized basis, payable on March 17, 2025 to Unitholders of record at the close of business on February 28, 2025.

About Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust

Choice Properties is a leading Real Estate Investment Trust that creates enduring value through places where people thrive.

We are more than a national owner, operator and developer of high-quality commercial and residential real estate. We believe in creating spaces that enhance how our tenants and communities come together to live, work, and connect. This includes our industry leadership in integrating environmental, social and economic sustainability practices into all aspects of our business. In everything we do, we are guided by a shared set of values grounded in Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence.

For more information, visit Choice Properties’ website at www.choicereit.ca and Choice Properties’ issuer profile at www.sedarplus.ca.

Contacts

For further information:

Mario Barrafato

Chief Financial Officer

Choice Properties REIT

(416) 628-7872

Mario.Barrafato@choicereit.ca

8.9 MW solar project designed to prevent 7,695 metric tons of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere each year

Ameresco will provide full operations and maintenance services for the system over the next 25 years, ensuring long-term performance and cost savings

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. & OROMOCTO, New Brunswick–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers navigate the energy transition, has been awarded a major solar energy and resiliency project at the 5th Canadian Division Support Base (CDSB) in Oromocto, New Brunswick. This large-scale solar project represents a critical step toward supporting the Government of Canada’s commitment to procure 100% clean electricity for federal facilities by 2025.

The Gagetown Solar Project, a CAD $26.7 million initiative, is set to deliver an 8.9 MWdc/7.35 MWac ground-mounted solar energy system designed to provide approximately 8,900 MWh of electricity annually to the base. This project is expected to generate around 20% of the base’s electricity needs, significantly contributing to the Department of National Defence’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. When running at full capacity, the project will prevent approximately 7,695 metric tons of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere each year and contribute to meeting emissions targets in the Defence Climate and Sustainability Strategy 2023-2027 – Canada.ca.

The 5 CDSB Gagetown solar project, which includes the placement of 14,496 solar panels across the base, will be operated and maintained by Ameresco under a 25-year contract. The energy generated will be used entirely on-site, providing the base with long-term energy security and resilience. In addition to reducing emissions, the project is expected to save the base approximately CAD $1.3 million annually in utility costs.

The project is part of Canada’s Federal Buildings Initiative, which seeks to improve the energy efficiency and sustainability of federal buildings across the country. The initiative at Gagetown is particularly significant given the size of the base, which encompasses more than 200 buildings with a total floor area exceeding 525,000 square meters.

Ameresco will design, engineer, procure, and construct the solar system, integrating it smoothly with the base’s existing electrical infrastructure. The system is equipped with advanced controls and monitoring technology to optimize performance throughout its lifecycle. The project is expected to be completed by June 2025, and Ameresco will provide full operations and maintenance services for the system over the next 25 years, ensuring long-term performance and cost savings.

“We’re proud to partner with the Department of National Defence on this important project,” said Bob McCullough, President of Ameresco Canada. “This solar energy solution is more than about powering Gagetown today — it’s about creating a cleaner, more sustainable future for Canada. By investing in renewable energy, we’re helping the country move closer to its long-term sustainability goals while delivering reliable, cost-effective power for years to come.”

For more information about Ameresco and its renewable energy solutions, visit www.ameresco.com.

About Ameresco, Inc.

Founded in 2000, Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero in the global energy transition. Our comprehensive portfolio includes implementing smart energy efficiency solutions, upgrading aging infrastructure, and developing, constructing, and operating distributed energy resources. As a trusted full-service partner, Ameresco shows the way by reducing energy use and delivering diversified generation solutions to Federal, state and local governments, utilities, educational and healthcare institutions, housing authorities, and commercial and industrial customers. Headquartered in Framingham, MA, Ameresco has more than 1,500 employees providing local expertise in North America and Europe. For more information, visit www.ameresco.com.

The announcement of a customer’s project contract is not necessarily indicative of the timing or amount of revenue from such contract, of Ameresco’s overall revenue for any particular period or of trends in Ameresco’s overall total project backlog. This project was included in Ameresco’s previously reported contracted backlog as of September 30, 2024.

Contacts

Media Contact:
Ameresco: Leila Dillon, 508-661-2264, news@ameresco.com