Mizuho Sustainability-Linked Loan Pro

Mizuho Bank has compiled a framework consistent with the international standards of the Sustainability-Linked Loan Principles in order to support more companies’ sustainability efforts. Mizuho Sustainability-Linked Loan Pro, a loan product for middle-market firms and SMEs, has been developed in line with this framework.

Companies raising funds with these loans set sustainability performance targets (SPTs) in line with a detailed sustainability strategy that encompasses achievement of CO2 reduction targets. Each year their progress in attaining their SPTs is confirmed, and based on this the loan interest rate reviewed.

As this framework itself has been assessed by an external rating agency for consistency with the Sustainability-Linked Loan Principles, borrowers do not need to individually obtain such an evaluation of their loans’ consistency with the principles.

We support both fund raising and sustainability initiatives by clients implementing or planning to implement sustainability strategies.