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
Published in May 2024 Published in May 2024
(Rating and Investment Information, Inc. (R&I))

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