Mizuho is proud to contribute, as an active member, to the LMA working group responsible, with the APLMA and LSTA, for drafting the newly released Guide to Transition Loans
Mizuho's Sustainability Strategy is based on leveraging our deep knowledge of sector and industry trends and the Group-wide capabilities to anticipate future transformations and support our clients decarbonisation journey.
Mizuho is proud to be part of the working group behind the newly published Guide to (Use-Of-Proceeds) Transition Loans from the APLMA, LMA and LSTA, released today, 16 October 2025.
We have seen significant developments in banks’ sustainability strategies as low-carbon technology deployment has reached new heights and data availability has improved, boosting transition-focused client engagement. However, achieving real economy decarbonization still requires a rapid increase in the investment in the energy transition and stronger global co-ordination.
Transition finance is one of the most important — yet often misunderstood — tools in our collective decarbonisation journey. This Guide:
- Clarifies what qualifies as transition finance
- Distinguishes transition finance from financing the transition
- Provides a voluntary framework for use-of-proceeds transition loans
The APLMA, LMA and LSTA Guide to Transition Loans is a welcome addition to the existing set of principles and guidelines which establish product labelling best practice, and will further harmonise and accelerate investment into the energy transition.