Sustainability Finance in APAC
As part of our ongoing mission towards partnering our clients and the community to achieve sustainable growth, MUFG has raised its commitment into sustainability-related financing from JPY35 trillion to JPY100 trillion by 2030. In May 2021, MUFG announced its commitment to achieve net-zero emissions in our finance portfolio by 2050 and our own operations by 2030, and has released the MUFG Climate Report 2024.
As a financial institution deeply entrenched in the ESG market, we have a dedicated team of ESG Finance specialists who proactively work with like-minded clients in the region to offer advice on their ESG strategies, and support their transitions towards sustainability; These include:
- Green / Sustainability Coordinator / Advisor role to structure and provide advice, including drafting the Green / Sustainable Financing Framework governing issuance of ESG bonds / loans.
- Deep access and reach to Second Party Opinion (“SPO”) providers, working closely with SPOs to achieve best outcomes for our clients.
- Sector expertise to ensure application of best industry ESG practices, through our experience and familiarity across the MUFG global network.
More information about our global commitment to a sustainable, zero-carbon future is available here.
