Sustainable Finance
ITOCHU Group, conducting business globally under the spirit of “Sampo-yoshi” (“good for the seller, good for the buyer, good for society”), our founding spirit and Corporate Mission, considers that addressing global environmental and social issues is one of the top priorities in its management policy. We contribute to the realization of a sustainable society in order to achieve the goals of the ITOCHU Group Corporate Guideline of Conduct, “I am One with Infinite Missions.” Our use of sustainable finance for environmental and social issues aims to make the policy of ITOCHU known to various stakeholders and to further promote SDGs related initiatives.
| Month of Execution | Contents | Evaluation Agency | Evaluation (at time of implementation) |
| May 2015 | Development Bank of Japan “DBJ Health Management Rating” private placement bond Refer to: Press Releases |
Development Bank of Japan | “AA” (Highest Rated) |
| Mar 2021 | USD-Denominated Senior Unsecured SDGs Bonds Refer to: Press Releases |
Vigeo Eiris | “Robust” (Good) |
| Sep 2023 | Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank Green Loan Refer to: Press Releases |
Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd. | “Green1(F)” (Highest Rated) |
| Mar 2024 | Mizuho Bank “Mizuho Human Capital Management Impact Finance.” Refer to: Press Releases |
Mizuho Research & Technologies | “AA” (Highest Rated) |
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Framework
ITOCHU has established this Green Loan Framework in alignment with the Green Loan Principles, 2023 as administered by the Asia Pacific Loan Market Association (APLMA), the Loan Market Association (LMA), and the Loan Syndications and Trading Association (LSTA), as well as the Green Loan Guidelines, 2022 as administered by the Ministry of the Environment of Japan.
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Second Party Opinion
ITOCHU has obtained an external evaluation (second party opinion) from Japan Credit Research Agency, Ltd (JCR) for the conformity of our Framework with principles such as the Green Loan Principles.
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for a press release regarding this matter.