Green Bond Fact Sheet

Asahi Holdings issued a JPY5bn (USD46.085mn) green bond on March 31, 2020, marking the first such issuance in Japan's non-ferrous metal industry. The proceeds are dedicated to upgrading waste incinerators and building power generation facilities at the Kitakyushu, Taniyama Rinkai, and Hibiki plants to improve energy efficiency and pollution control.

• Asahi Holdings issued a green bond on 31-03-2020 with a total amount of JPY5bn (USD46.085mn) and a maturity date of 31-03-2025.
• The bond is designated as the first Green Bond issued within the non-ferrous metal industry in Japan.
• Proceeds from the bond are allocated to energy, bioenergy, and waste management, specifically for waste to energy. The funds will be used for refinancing and investment in the building and upgrading of waste incinerators and power generation facilities at three specific sites: the Kitakyushu Plant (upgrading incinerator and building new power generation facilities), the Taniyama Rinkai Plant (building a new waste incinerator), and the Hibiki Plant (upgrading waste incinerator).
• The issuer committed to public disclosure on its website regarding the status of proceeds allocation, project overviews, and environmental benefits, specifically the reduction of CO2 emissions.

APA

Climate Bonds Initiative (2020). Green Bond Fact Sheet. https://www.climatebonds.net/files/drupal-files/files/2020-03_JP_Asahi_Holdings.pdf

Chicago

Climate Bonds Initiative. Green Bond Fact Sheet. 2020. https://www.climatebonds.net/files/drupal-files/files/2020-03_JP_Asahi_Holdings.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{climatebondsinitiative2020green, author = {{Climate Bonds Initiative}}, title = {{Green Bond Fact Sheet}}, institution = {Climate Bonds Initiative}, year = {2020}, month = apr, url = {https://www.climatebonds.net/files/drupal-files/files/2020-03_JP_Asahi_Holdings.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }