sustainability
A recently published report by Pensions for Purpose in collaboration with MUFG First Sentier investigates how global asset owners are integrating nature and biodiversity into their investment processes. While the financial sector has historically focused on climate change, this research highlights a growing shift toward recognizing biological loss as a
real estate
To achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, Japanese financial institutions are promoting "Zero Energy Renovation (Zenobe) Finance" to upgrade the environmental performance of aging building stocks. This requires a collaborative effort by major banks to address economic hurdles and technical constraints that currently prevent owners from retrofitting older properties.
impact
A fundamental re-evaluation of corporate value is underway, compelling leaders to measure what was once considered immeasurable. At the forefront of this shift is impact accounting, a discipline defined by the International Foundation for Valuing Impacts (IFVI) and the Value Balancing Alliance (VBA) as the practice of measuring an organization&
carbon credit
Nomura Securities has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with World Vision Japan (WVJ), a specified non-profit organization, to support the development of new projects using Japan’s Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM). Nomura has been actively engaged in research, framework design, and market development in the JCM space. In June
sustainability
The 11th Annual Conference of the Principles, co-hosted by the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) and the Japan Securities Dealers Association (JSDA) in Tokyo, brought together key stakeholders to discuss the future of sustainable finance, with a strong focus on transition and nature-related financing. Here are our key takeaways from
sustainability
ASUENE has completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares and integration of Iconic Air, a U.S. company providing GHG visualization and methane leak management SaaS. Following NZero, this second M&A further accelerates the expansion of ASUENE's U.S. operations and strengthens our technological foundation.
venture capital
A new partnership between specialist venture capital firm Uncovered Fund and corporate VC Monex Ventures highlights increasing Japanese investment in Africa's technology landscape. The two have launched the "Uncovered Monex Africa Investment Partnership," a ¥3 billion (around $20 million) fund targeting early-stage startups in Africa and
corporate venture capital
Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking (MUTB) has entered into a Preferred Shares Investment Agreement with Euglena in which MUTB invests up to USD 30 million in preferred shares issued by Euglena Sustainable Investment Limited (ESIL), Euglena's overseas special purpose company (SPC). Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) shows great promise
sustainability
JCB is conducting a one-month demonstration experiment in collaboration with MASH Style Lab, Lumine, and Your Arbor to verify changes in consumer behavior through the visualization of CO2 emissions by product and payment method. This experiment is being held as the second phase following the first experiment conducted at Lumine
carbon credit
Carbon EX has supported the registration of Japan's first "J-Credit Project utilizing joint delivery" by Logisteed. This project is a groundbreaking initiative that leads to decarbonization in the logistics industry and the construction of a sustainable supply chain. Carbon EX is a joint venture between ASUENE
venture capital
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation has concluded an investment agreement with MobiSavi, which operates an EV data utilization business using EV performance prediction technology. In recent years, addressing climate change and environmental issues has become an urgent global priority, and the adoption of EVs is advancing worldwide as a means to
sustainability
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank has made an impact equity investment in the "Japan Hydrogen Fund", a fund established by the Japan Hydrogen Association in cooperation with Advantage Partners that specializes in investments in hydrogen-related areas. SuMi TRUST Bank will utilize a capital surplus from April 2022 that was