Execution of Chugin Positive Impact Finance (Hakujuji Co., Ltd.)
Chugoku Bank executes Positive Impact Finance for Hakujuji Co., Ltd. to support SDGs/ESG management.
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- 📰 Published: April 1, 2026 at 01:00
Chugoku Bank (Okayama City, President Sadanori Kato) announces that on March 31 (Tuesday), it executed 'Chugin Positive Impact Finance (*)' (hereinafter referred to as 'this Finance') for Hakujuji Co., Ltd. The bank began handling this Finance in April 2023 to support its customers' SDGs and ESG management.
The impact assessment for this Finance is conducted by Chugoku Bank, and we have obtained a third-party opinion from Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd. (JCR) regarding the conformity of the assessment and impact finance implementation system with the 'Principles for Positive Impact Finance' published by the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI).
Through this Finance, Hakujuji Co., Ltd. will set multiple KPIs and aim to realize a sustainable environment and society.
Going forward, the bank will continue to work towards the realization of a sustainable regional society by providing a wide range of financial services and leveraging its consulting functions.
* 'Chugin Positive Impact Finance'
Loans aimed at the continuous support of corporate activities, where the bank comprehensively identifies, assesses, and monitors the positive and negative impacts of the customer's corporate activities on the environment, society, and economy.
[Overview of Implementing Company and Positive Impact Finance]
Company Name: Hakujuji Co., Ltd.
Location: 651-17 Fujita, Minami-ku, Okayama City
Representative: Masayoshi Futaki
Industry: Food Retail
Loan Amount: 400 million yen
Execution Date: March 31, 2026 (Tuesday)
Loan Term: 15 years
Chugoku Bank
Phone: 086-223-3111
Public Relations Center, Okajima (Ext. 2255)
FAQ
What is 'Chugin Positive Impact Finance'?
It is a loan aimed at the continuous support of corporate activities, where the bank comprehensively identifies, assesses, and monitors the positive and negative impacts of the customer's corporate activities on the environment, society, and economy.
Which company is the target of this Positive Impact Finance?
Hakujuji Co., Ltd.
When was the finance executed?
March 31, 2026 (Tuesday).
What is the loan amount and term?
The loan amount is 400 million yen, and the loan term is 15 years.
What is the purpose of this finance?
To support the customer's SDGs and ESG management and aim for the realization of a sustainable environment and society.