sustainability
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group has decided to issue the “Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. 14th series unsecured bond with callable clauses (no collateral provision restrictions or other financial covenants)”, the proceeds of which are to fund the construction of the new MUFG Headquarters Building. Background MUFG published its Green Finance
venture capital
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank has announced that its subsidiary, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Investment, has formed the Circular Economy/Nature Positive No. 1 Investment Limited Partnership jointly with SBI Shinsei Corporate Investment, and commenced investment activities. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank has also announced that it has made an LP investment in
mergers & acquisitions
Gojo & Company has entered into an agreement to acquire an additional 16.6% stake in JSC Credo Bank from Triodos Microfinance Fund and Triodos Fair Share Fund (managed by Triodos Investment Management BV). This follows Gojo’s initial acquisition of 16.8% stake in December, bringing its total ownership
carbon credit
Iyo Bank has collaborated with Green Carbon to support J-Credit utilization in the agricultural sector for Au Nogyo. Au Nogyo has joined the "Rice Cultivation Consortium" operated by Green Carbon, enabling the creation of carbon credits through "extending mid-season drainage in rice cultivation," thereby generating new
regional revitalization
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) and CHANGE Holdings have signed a partnership agreement with the aim of promoting initiatives in response to growing corporate interest in solving social issues and contributing to regional revitalization. Through this partnership, both companies will strengthen their collaboration to solve regional issues through cooperation between
carbon credit
Asuene and SBI Holdings have made an additional investment of 300 million yen in Carbon EX, which operates a carbon credit and emissions trading exchange. In addition, Asuene has increased its investment ratio in Carbon EX to 51%, making it a consolidated subsidiary. The cumulative investment amount is now 400
venture capital
MPower Partners have established the "WPower Fund," Japan's first fund 100% dedicated to supporting startups founded by women and those offering services and products that contribute to women's advancement, with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, MUFG Bank, Mitsubishi Estate, and Shionogi & Co. as Limited
sustainability
The Sustainability Standards Board of Japan (SSBJ) was established in July 2022 to develop sustainability disclosure standards to be applied in Japan and to contribute to the development of international sustainability disclosure standards, following the establishment of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB). In developing the sustainability disclosure standards, in
ESG
Global carbon ratings agency BeZero Carbon has completed a USD 32 million Series C investment round to enable carbon markets through ratings. The round is led by Temasek-founded GenZero, a decarbonisation-focused global investment firm headquartered in Singapore, with additional investment from Japan Airlines and the Translink Innovation Fund. Existing investors
social lending
Gojo & Company announced that the global non-profit organization B Lab Global™ issued a "B Corp™" certification for Gojo as of January 2025, demonstrating its dedication to creating a positive effect with its business activities. SATYA, Ananya, and Prayas in India, alongside seven other group companies of Gojo,