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FTSE Russell and JPX launch new net zero climate indices: FTSE JPX Net Zero Japan Index Series | Japan Exchange Group Apr. 21, 2022 JPXJPXI FTSE Russell and JPX launch new net zero climate indices: FTSE JPX Net Zero Japan Index Series Tweet New index series consists of the FTSE JPX Net Zero Japan 500 Index and FTSE JPX Net Zero Japan 200 Index and will achieve alignment with net zero emissions pathways by 2050 The indices incorporate multiple dimensions of climate exposure including carbon emissions, fossil fuel reserves, green revenues, climate governance, and carbon performance Launch underpins FTSE Russell and JPXI partnership to design financial market infrastructure initiatives to promote global sustainable investment The FTSE JPX Net Zero Japan Index Series adheres to the EU's Climate Transition Benchmark (CTB) standards, enabling investors to reallocate capital based on the climate credentials and carbon performance of the constituent companies in the ...

Cooperation in the Issuance of Japan's First Wholesale Digitally Tracked Green Bond | Japan Exchange Group Apr. 15, 2022 JPXJPXI Cooperation in the Issuance of Japan's First Wholesale Digitally Tracked Green Bond Tweet Japan Exchange Group, Inc., Hitachi, Ltd., Nomura Securities Co., Ltd., and BOOSTRY Co., Ltd. today announce their cooperation in the issuance of a publicly-offered wholesale "Digitally Tracked Green Bond"*, the first in Japan, using a corporate bond-type security tokens scheme that utilizes a blockchain provided by BOOSTRY Co., Ltd. For details, please refer to the attachment. Press Release Please refer to the news release "JPX Begins Research on "Digitally Tracked Green Bonds" Utilizing Security Tokens" published on February 14, 2022. Contact JPX Market Innovation & Research, Inc.　Frontier Strategy Department TEL:(Tokyo)+81-3-3666-1361 Back to list...

Publication of Japan Exchange Group Green Bond Framework | Japan Exchange Group Apr. 15, 2022 JPX Publication of Japan Exchange Group Green Bond Framework Tweet On April 15, 2022, Japan Exchange Group, Inc. (JPX) published the Japan Exchange Group Green Bond Framework. This Framework has been created in line with the International Capital Market Association's Green Bond Principles 2021 and the Japanese Ministry of the Environment's Green Bond Guidelines 2020. It describes JPX's policies on a) use of proceeds, b) processes for evaluating and selecting projects, c) management of proceeds, and d) reporting, and has received a preliminary evaluation from Rating and Investment Information, Inc. (R&I). R&I Green Bond Assessment/Second Opinion Japan Exchange Group Green Bond Framework For more information on JPX's environmental initiatives, please see the below page. Environmental Information (TCFD Disclosure) Contact Japan Exchange Group, Inc. 　Sustainability Department E-mail:sustainability@jpx....

1 April 15, 2022 Japan Exchange Group, Inc. Hitachi, Ltd. Nomura Securities Co., Ltd. BOOSTRY Co., Ltd. Cooperation in the Issuance of Japan's First Wholesale Digitally Tracked Green Bond Japan Exchange Group, Inc. (JPX; Director & Representative Executive Officer, Group CEO: Akira Kiyota), Hitachi, Ltd. (President & CEO: Keiji Kojima), Nomura Securities Co., Ltd. (Representative Director, President: Kentaro Okuda), and BOOSTRY Co., Ltd. (Representative Director and CEO: Toshinori Sasaki) today announce their cooperation in the issuance of a publicly-offered wholesale "Digitally Tracked Green Bond"*1, the first in Japan, using a corporate bond-type security tokens scheme (hereinafter, "digital bond") that utilizes a blockchain provided by BOOSTRY. 1. Characteristics of the Initiative ·Japan's First Wholesale-Traded Digital Bond The digital bond will be in the form of a publicly offered STO (Security Token Offering) issued by JPX. An STO is a scheme to raise funds using "security tokens", which ...

New Market Structure Begins Today | Japan Exchange Group Apr. 04, 2022 JPXTSEJPXI New Market Structure Begins Today Tweet The cash equity market of Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) has today completed its scheduled transition to the new structure of Prime Market, Standard Market, and Growth Market. CEO Message Kiyota Akira, Director & Representative Executive Officer, Group CEO of Japan Exchange Group, Inc., commented: Today, we have finally launched the new market structure. Beginning on this day, the cash equity market operated by TSE has been reincarnated into three new market segments: Prime Market, Standard Market, and Growth Market. I would like to reiterate my deep gratitude to our listed companies and all others involved in the market for your cooperation in enabling the smooth transition to the new market segments. This market restructuring is aimed at helping boost listed companies' sustainable growth and mid- to long-term corporate value, thereby providing attractive ...

New Listing of LNG (Platts JKM) Futures and the Change of Listing Status of Electricity Futures | Japan Exchange Group Apr. 04, 2022 TOCOM New Listing of LNG (Platts JKM) Futures and the Change of Listing Status of Electricity Futures Message from Takashi Ishizaki, President of TOCOM Tokyo Commodity Exchange, Inc. (TOCOM) is pleased to announce the listing of LNG (Platts JKM) Futures and the change of listing status of Electricity Futures from trial listing to permanent listing on April 4, 2022. It will further improve an environment as “Consolidated Energy Derivatives Exchange” where one can trade electricity futures and the power generation fuel futures in one-stop trading environment. The recent tight supply-demand condition of electricity and LNG in Japan highlighted the necessity of stable supply of Energy at reasonable price. The role of futures market for hedging price fluctuation risk became more important under such circumstances. The launch ...

April 4, 2022 Tokyo Commodity Exchange, Inc. New Listing of LNG (Platts JKM) Futures and the Change of Listing Status of Electricity Futures Tokyo Commodity Exchange, Inc. (TOCOM) is pleased to announce the listing of LNG (Platts JKM) Futures and the change of listing status of Electricity Futures from trial listing to permanent listing on April 4, 2022. It will further improve an environment as“Consolidated Energy Derivatives Exchange”where one can trade electricity futures and the power generation fuel futures in one-stop trading environment. --- Message from Takashi Ishizaki, President of TOCOM --- The recent tight supply-demand condition of electricity and LNG in Japan highlighted the necessity of stable supply of Energy at reasonable price. The role of futures market for hedging price fluctuation risk became more important under such circumstances. The launch of LNG Futures today is significant as it will enable LNG price formation during ...

JPX Group Publishes Human Rights Policy | Japan Exchange Group Mar. 31, 2022 JPX JPX Group Publishes Human Rights Policy On March 31, 2022, Japan Exchange Group, Inc. (JPX) published its Human Rights Policy. This Policy applies to all JPX Group officers and employees. In addition, JPX expects all business partners to support and respect the Policy and will work with them on human rights issues. JPX Group Human Rights Policy Contact Japan Exchange Group, Inc. 　Sustainability Department E-mail:sustainability@jpx.co.jp Back to list...

Reference translation JPX Group Human Rights Policy Kiyota Akira Director & Representative Executive Officer, Group CEO Japan Exchange Group, Inc. JPX Group's approach to human rights is based on international norms, including those set out in the International Bill of Human Rights and the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. With the recognition that respect for human rights is an important factor in achieving the mission set out in our corporate philosophy, we respect the rights of all people connected to our business activities, in line with the above documents and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. We will also prevent and mitigate any adverse impact on human rights connected to our business while taking every care to avoid complicity in human rights violations. Scope of Policy This Policy applies to all JPX Group officers and employees. In addition, JPX expects all business partners ...

JPX and QUICK Publish Anthology of ESG Issues | Japan Exchange Group Mar. 30, 2022 JPX JPX and QUICK Publish Anthology of ESG Issues Japan Exchange Group, Inc. (JPX) and QUICK Corp. have today published an anthology of ESG issues (in Japanese only) which aims to support information disclosure among Japanese listed companies. Companies today are being asked to address various environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, such as climate change and human rights, in order to build a sustainable society. In line with this, it is becoming more and more important for information on these activities to be disclosed to a wide range of stakeholders including shareholders and customers. The anthology published today lists a total of 31 issues over 10 topics covering all three elements of ESG, along with commentary on what kind of risks and business opportunities could arise, the possible impact on corporate value, metrics that could ...