Sustainability Finance
Rakuten Group has always valued its mission to “contribute to society by creating value through innovation and entrepreneurship”, guiding its journey thus far. Sustainability Finance further advances initiatives aimed at solving social issues as well as initiatives towards the realization of a decarbonized society. Additionally, we believe it will serve as an opportunity to actively communicate efforts related to sustainability to a broader range of stakeholders.
Sustainability Finance Framework
The Sustainability Finance is implemented based on the Sustainability Finance Framework. The Framework obtained the second opinion from external review provider on the alignment with the “Sustainability Bond Guidelines 2021” of the International Capital Markets Association (ICMA), etc.
| Framework | Second opinion by external review provider |
|---|---|
Sustainability Bond
| Bond Name | Issue Date | Term | Outstanding Amount | Coupon Rate | Use of Proceeds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd Unsecured Bond | July 29, 2025 |
3 Years | JPY 15bn | 2.336% | Investments related to 5G |
| 24th Unsecured Bond | July 29, 2025 |
5 Years | JPY 15bn | 3.260% | Investments related to 5G |