Sustainable Finance
After having issued its first sustainability bond* in July 2021, Kawasaki has financed with the objectives to contribute to environmental and social sustainability . By making active use of sustainable finance, Kawasaki will accelerate initiatives for sustainability management to realize “Group Vision 2030: Trustworthy Solutions for the Future", strive to strengthen engagement with stakeholders, and make contributions to achieve the SDGs and realize a sustainable society.
* Bonds issued to raise funds specific to projects that contribute to environmental and social sustainability
Sustainable Finance Up to Present
| Month of Issue | Type of Finance |
|---|---|
| July, 2021 | Sustainability Bond(SDGs Bond) |
| August, 2021 | Positive Impact Finance |
| March, 2022 | Sustainability Linked Loan |
| March, 2022 | Mizuho Eco Finance |
| July, 2022 | Green Bond(SDGs Bond) |
| November, 2022 | Establishment of Sustainability Linked Loan Framework Template (SLL Template) |
| December,2022 | Establishment of Positive Impact Evaluation Framework |
| November, 2023 | Establishiment of Sustainable Finance Master Framework |
| December, 2023 | Mizuho Human Capital Management Impact Finance |
| February, 2024 | Transition Bond (SDGs Bond) |
Sustainable Finance Target and KPI
Believing that Sustainable Finance will contribute to the achievement of Group Vision 2030 and SDGs, Kawasaki has set a target on Sustainable Finance. The KPI for the target is the ratio of Sustainable Finance to long-term borrowings (bonds & loans), excluding short-term borrowings for short-term needs such as working capital. The target is as follows;
The ratio of Sustainable Finance: 50% by 2030, 100% by 2050
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