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Japan Finance Organization for Municipalities (JFM) Green Bond Framework March, 2024 1 Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Approach to Sustainability 2.1 Local Government in Japan and JFM’s contribution 2.2 JFM’s Initiative for Sustainability 3. Background of Green Bond Issuance 3.1 Eligible Projects of JFM’s Green Bond 3.2 Development of Sewerage System in Japan 3.3 Development of Water System in Japan 4. Alignment with the Green Bond Principles, 2021 (GBP) 4.1 Use of Proceeds 4.2 Process for Project Evaluation and Selection 4.3 Management of the Proceeds 4.4 Reporting 5. External Review 5.1 Second Party Opinion 5.2 Compliance Review 2 1. Introduction Japan Finance Organization for Municipalities (JFM) is a joint funding organization for all local governments, wholly owned by Japanese local governments under the special law, with a mission of "Supporting Local Governments through Finance to ...
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SUB-SOVEREIGN ASSESSMENT 29 March 2024 Contacts Atsushi Goto Sustainable Finance Analyst Moody’s Japan K.K. atsushi.goto@moodys.com Manon Inomata Sustainable Finance Associate Moody’s Japan K.K. manon.inomata@moodys.com Jeffrey Lee VP-Sustainable Finance sukjoonjeffrey.lee@moodys.com Japan Finance Organization for Municipalities Second Party Opinion–Green Bond Framework Assigned SQS2 Sustainability Quality Score Summary We have assigned an SQS2 sustainability quality score (very good) to Japan Finance Organization for Municipalities' (JFM) green bond framework dated March 2024. JFM has established its use-of-proceeds framework with the aim of financing two eligible green project categories. The framework is aligned with the four core components of the International Capital Market Association's (ICMA) Green Bond Principles 2021 (including June 2022 Appendix 1) and demonstrates a significant contribution to sustainability. In addition, the framework is aligned with the Japan Ministry of Environment’s Green Bond ...
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JICA Social/Sustainability Bond Framework 2 Japan International Cooperation Agency JICA Social/Sustainability Bond Framework Mission JICA, in accordance with the Development Cooperation Charter, will work on human security and quality growth. Vision Leading the world with trust JICA, with its partners, will take the lead in forging bonds of trust across the world, aspiring for a free, peaceful and prosperous world where people can hope for a better future and explore their diverse potentials. 1. Organization Overview Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is one of the world’s leading development partners and is the implementing agency of Japan’s Official Development Assistance (ODA). 1) Objectives Established as an Incorporated Administrative Agency under the Act of the Incorporated Administrative Agency - Japan International Cooperation Agency (Act No. 136, 2002), JICA aims to contribute to the promotion of international cooperation as well as the sound development of the Japanese and global economy ...
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JICA Social Bond Framework (previous framework)* Use of Proceeds ◼Target Population - Least Developed Countries, Lower Income Countries and Middle to Upper Middle Income Countries classified by OECD and World Bank ◼Project Category - finance and investment projects for basic infrastructure, essential social services and other projects for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) ◼Exclusion Criteria - coal-fired power generation related projects Management of Proceeds ◼Allocated and managed under the Finance and Investment Account, which is audited by the Board of Audit of Japan and an independent auditor Photos: Lenova (top), Shinichi Kuno/JICA (middle), JICA (bottom) Project Selection with a Rigorous Screening ◼Evaluation based on the OECD-DAC Criteria, review by external experts and approval by the Japanese government ◼Negative impact screening and mitigants: Aligned withWorld Bank’s Safeguard Policies ◼Disclosure of ex-ante evaluation report for every project 7 Monitoring and Reporting ◼Projects monitored on site by 96 offices abroad ◼...
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Disaster Resilience Bonds’ Use of Proceeds Allocated to JICA's Finance and Investment cooperation projects which contribute to disaster risk reduction and reconstruction/rebuilding from natural disasters in developing regions Currency Japanese Yen (non-government guaranteed) Size/Tenor 10bn JPY/5-year, 12bn JPY/10-year, 10bn JPY/20-year Lead Managers Nomura/Daiwa/SMBC Nikko/Mizuho/Tokai Tokyo/Shinkin ESG label Sustainability Bond Improving infrastructures to strengthen flood control and reduce risks from flood damages (India) Uttarakhand Forest Resource Management Project Reduction of natural disaster risks by eco-restoration of forest areas and socio- economic development of communities by Joint Forest Management. (Indonesia) Infrastructure Reconstruction Sector Loan in Central Sulawesi (Tunisia) MejerdaRiver Flood Control Project Background ◼Natural disasters such as earthquake, tsunami, flood and volcanic eruption threaten human security and sustainable growth in developing countries. JICA has been working on disaster risk reduction(DRR) and reconstruction / rebuilding fromnatural disasters ...
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Gender Bonds Issuer’s name Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Maturity 10 years (due 2031) 20 years (due 2041) Size 10 billion JPY 10 billion JPY Issue Price 100.00JPY 100.00JPY Guarantee Non-government guarantee Lead Managers Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley/Barclays/ Mizuho Securities,/Tokai Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley/Mizuho Securities/SMBC Nikko Expected Credit Rating A+(S&P) , AA+(R&I) Bond Framework Social Bonds ⚫A Key for Sustainable Development: JICA works for‘Gender Equality and Women’s empowerment’as a key development agenda cutting across all thematic areas in developingcountries. ⚫COVID Crisis is Gender Equality Crisis. COVID-19 pandemic has compounded existing gender inequalities and vulnerabilities across every sphere, fromhealth to the economy, security to social protection. In times of crisis, when resources are strained and institutional capacity is limited, women and girls face disproportionate impacts. ⚫Launching the JICA Gender Bonds aims to strengthen our efforts ...
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0 Peacebuilding Bonds Background for launching Peacebuilding Bonds Outline ⚫Peace for Sustainable Development: JICA's mission is 'Human Security' and 'Quality Growth', and‘realizing a peaceful and just society’is our key development agenda for sustainable development. ⚫Increasing violent conflicts worldwide: The number of conflicts hit a record high of 56 in 2020, and the forcibly displaced globally exceeded 100 million in 2022 for the first time. In fact, many conflicts occur in developing countries and neighboring developing countries have become hosts to refugees. ⚫Launching‘Peacebuilding Bonds’aims to mobilize private funds to strengthen JICA's efforts in addressing peacebuilding. Use of Proceeds ⚫The use of proceeds will be allocated to JICA’s Finance and Investment Account projects in developing countries affected by violent conflicts. The projects will assist the targeted countries to build resilient states/societies, thereby contribute to realizing a peaceful and just society. ⚫JICA will manage and ...
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0 TICAD Bonds TICAD Bonds Issuance Records ⚫In 1993, the Japanese government launched the“Tokyo International Conference on African Development”(TICAD), a summit-level international conference on African development. ⚫Regarding the development agendas and highly prioritized areas discussed in the conference, JICA provides various supports to implement the Japanese government’s commitments and to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs in the African region. ⚫Previously, the conference was held every 5 years until 2013, and thereafter is being held every 3 years. In 2019, the 7th of the conference (TICAD7) was held in Yokohama. TICAD Bonds were issued to coincide with TICAD7. Use of Proceeds Items Details Name 50th Japan International Cooperation Agency Bond Issue date September 20,2019 Amount JPY 12 Billion Tenor 10 years(Maturity date: September 20, 2029) Credit rating AA+ / A+ ( R&I / S&P ) Notes Social Bonds: Obtained second opinion from Japan Research Institute ⚫...
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JICA Social Bond Impact Report October 2022 1 JICA Bonds for Sustainable Development Major impacts and achievements(Note 2) Use of Proceeds of JICA bonds Proceeds of JICA bonds are allocated to JICA’s Finance and Investment activities and utilized for the socioeconomic development of developing countries and regions. Access to Safe Water 72.84 million people Access to Energy 20.77 million people (Note 3) Road Network 23,490km (Note 4) Railway Passengers 1.71 billion people/year Airport 78.06 million people / year Port (cargo) 350 million tons / year Disaster risk prevention 3.88 million people Afforestation 2.85 million ha. Note 1: Fiscal Invesment and Loan Program Note 2: Impacts of Finance and Investment activities that are confirmed from ex-post evaluations conducted between FY2011 and FY2020 Note 3: Calculated based on generation capacity of JICA financed projects against the world data in 2015 for energy consumption ...
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JICA Social Bond Impact Report for FY2022 bonds Access to Safe Water 72.84 million people Access to Energy 20.77 million people (Note 3) Road Network 23,490km (Note 4) Railway Passengers 1.71billion people/year Airport 78.06million people / year Port (cargo) 350million tons / year Disaster risk prevention 3.88million people Afforestation 2.85million ha. 1 JICA Bonds for Sustainable Development Major impacts and achievements (Note 2) Use of Proceeds of JICA bonds Proceeds of JICA bonds are allocated to JICA’s Finance and Investment activities and utilized for the socioeconomic development of developing countries and regions. Issuance Record (as of March 2023) Investment in JICA bonds Interest payment/redemption Finance and Investment repayment Investors Proceeds of JICA Bonds are used for basic needs such as infrastructure development, health and education, climate change response, etc. Total amount of FILP (Note 1) Agency Bonds 870 billion yen Of which ...
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