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In the underwriting of Tokyo's issuance of Green Blue Bonds, as the lead manager.
October 10, 2024
Nomura Securities Co., Ltd.
Nomura Securities Co., Ltd. (Representative Director and President: Kentaro Okuda) has been appointed as the lead manager for the underwriting of the "Tokyo Green Blue Bond" (10 billion yen in 5-year bonds) issued by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government this time.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has formulated the 'Future Tokyo' strategy and aims to achieve 'Zero Emission Tokyo' by 2050 to contribute to the real zero CO2 emissions in the world. It expands initiatives such as green projects such as the introduction of photovoltaic facilities and blue projects such as the Tokyo Port Blue Carbon Development Project (creation of seaweed beds) to achieve this, and defines the fundraising for this purpose as 'Tokyo Green Blue Bonds' from the fiscal year 2024, different from the conventional 'Tokyo Green Bonds'. The funds raised by the issuance of this Green Blue Bond will be utilized for 'realization of zero emissions through decarbonization of energy and sustainable resource utilization', 'realization of a rich society that coexists with nature, continuing to receive the blessings of biodiversity', 'realization of a better quality urban environment where the safety and health of the citizens are ensured'. By continuously issuing Tokyo Green Blue Bonds, we will vigorously promote environmental policies of the capital, creating a virtuous cycle between the environment and the economy.
Under the purpose of 'challenging the world with the power of financial capital markets to achieve a prosperous society,' Nomura Group actively engages in activities related to ESG/SDGs to realize a sustainable society and solve social issues. By underwriting SDGs bonds such as green bonds, social bonds, and sustainability bonds, it serves as a bridge between the funding needs to address climate change and social issues and the desire of investors who want to contribute to society through investments. Furthermore, it promotes initiatives to achieve SDGs, supports the development of Japan's SDGs bond market, and contributes to economic growth and sustainable development of society.
* Bonds issued to raise funds for environmental projects. A blue bond is one type of green bond that restricts the use of funds raised for projects contributing to the conservation of the marine environment, etc. This green-blue bond has been evaluated by Rating and Investment Information, Inc. (R&I), a third-party organization, based on the characteristics of the 'Green Bond Principles' defined by the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) and the 'Bonds for Sustainable Blue Economy Fundraising - Practitioner's Guide' (SBE Guide) published by the ICMA and others.
