Sustainable Finance

By undertaking fund raising through sustainable finance, DNP will communicate to stakeholders its specific initiatives in sustainability management while it resolves social and environmental issues and contributes to the realization of a sustainable society.

DNP Group Sustainability-Linked Finance Framework

DNP formulated the DNP Group Environmental Vision 2050 as a statement expressing “what we expect to accomplish toward the year 2050” to realize a sustainable society. DNP will accelerate initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Scope 1+2) and improve the resource recycling ratio through financing using this framework, aiming toward the realization of a decarbonized society, a recycling-oriented society and a society in harmony with nature.

○ GHG emissions:

As moves toward achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 gain momentum, DNP has set a GHG emissions reduction target that aligns with the 1.5°C level set by Science Based Targets (SBT) and is promoting conversion of its business portfolio, strengthening energy-saving activities, and introducing renewable energy.

○ Increasing the resource recycling ratio:

The Resource Circulation Strategy for Plastics formulated by the Japanese government in 2019 clarifies a policy of maximizing effective resource utilization rates by optimally combining material recycling, chemical recycling, and thermal recycling in accordance with the quality and properties of sorted and separated plastic resources. DNP is working to use resources efficiently, with focus on promoting material recycling and chemical recycling of plastics.

For details of this framework, please see the PDF below.

DNP Group Sustainability-Linked Finance Framework (2,096KB)(Open PDF)

Third-party evaluation and conformity

This framework has obtained a third-party evaluation (second opinion) from Rating and Investment Information, Inc. (R&I) stating that it conforms to the principles.
Additionally, Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd. has provided support for the development of this framework as a structuring agent*.

  • *Structuring agent: This is an entity that supports the issuance of green bonds etc. by formulating sustainability finance frameworks and providing advice on obtaining second opinions.

Second opinion from Rating and Investment Information, Inc. (R&I) (3,687KB)(Open PDF)