3rd Transition Bond
The JAL Group is aiming to achieve its target of net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050, primarily by upgrading its aircraft to fuel-efficient models that emit minimal CO2, and increasing the load amount of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
When planning to issue SDG Bonds, JAL decided to issue Transition Bonds that the net proceeds will be allocated to upgrading to fuel-efficient aircraft.
Summary of Transition Bonds
Second Party Opinion
JAL has developed the Transition Bond Framework (hereinafter, "this framework"). This framework has obtained a second party opinion from Sustainalytics as an independent external reviewer that this framework is aligned with the Green Bond Principles 2021 (ICMA), Green Bond Guidelines 2020 (Ministry of the Environment, Japan), Climate Transition Finance Handbook 2020 (ICMA), and Basic Guidelines on Climate Transition Finance (May 2021) (Financial Services Agency, Japan; Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan; and Ministry of the Environment, Japan).
* Originally, the Second Party Opinion was granted a validity period of 24 months from the date of creation; however, it has since been revoked due to a policy revision by Sustainalytics. It is important to note that the aforementioned policy change has no impact on the evaluation content or the reliability of the Second Party Opinion.
List of investors announcing investment in the bonds
Investors who have demonstrated interests and committed to investing in JAL Transition Bond. (As of May 17, 2024)
- Asset Management One Co., Ltd.
- BlackRock Japan Co., Ltd.
- Chugoku Labour Bank
- DOKKYO UNIVERSITY
- THE ECHIZEN SHINKIN BANK
- The Gibraltar Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
- Hanno-Shinkin Bank
- IIDA SHINKIN BANK
- Kobeshi Shokuin Shinkumi Bank
- Koto Shinkin Bank
- The Kumamoto Shinkin Bank
- MATSUMOTO SHINKIN BANK
- Meiji Yasuda Asset Management Company Ltd.
- Midori Life Insurance Co. , Ltd.
- The Mishima Shinkin Bank
- Mutual Aid Foundation for Japan Postal Group
- NAGANO SHINKIN BANK
- Nissay Asset Management Corporation
- Norinchukin Zenkyoren Asset Management Co., Ltd.
- The Numazu Shinkin Bank
- Ohkawa Shinkin Bank
- The Prudential Gibraltar Financial Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
- The Sawayaka Shinkin Bank
- The Seto Shinkin Bank
- SUMITOMO LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
- Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management Company, Limited
- SUMITOMO MITSUI TRUST ASSET MANAGEMENT CO.,LTD.
- Tajima Agricultural Cooperative
- Tokio Marine Asset Management Co., Ltd.
- Tokushimashi Agricultural Cooperative
- TONEGUN SHINKIN BANK
- Tsuruga Shinkin Bank
- The Yamaguchiken Credit Cooperative
Summary of Transition Bond Framework
1.Use of Proceeds
JAL will use the proceeds of the Transition Bonds to finance and refinance new and existing Eligible Projects falling within the following project category. In the case of existing investments, allocation is limited to expenditures made within three years before the issuance of the Transition Bonds.
2.Process for Project Evaluation and Selection
JAL's Finance Department will negotiate with related business departments and select nominated Eligible Projects. General Manager of Finance & Accounting Division will be responsible to select the Eligible Projects on behalf of the Board.
Eligibility assessments are done in a comprehensive manner based on the Eligibility Criteria. In addition, in the operation and implementation of the project, JAL is working on the conservation of the surrounding environment in each related department.
3.Management of Proceeds
JAL's Finance Department will manage the allocation of the proceeds annually using the internal management system until the net proceeds from the Transition Bonds have been fully allocated. The proceeds will be managed in cash or cash equivalents until the net proceeds from the Transition Bonds have been fully allocated.
Reporting(The 3rd and 4th Transition Bonds)
Allocation Reporting
We have already allocated all the net of proceeds from the 3rd and 4th transition bonds to the eligible project.
Impact Reporting
We have identified the following environmental impacts in the period since the issue date.
*The reporting covers the period from June 2024 to December 2024.
*This figure is a theoretical value based on calculations from A350-1000(7 aircraft) introduced on international flights.
Annual Review
We have obtained a review from Sustainalytics, an independent external reviewer, to evaluate whether its reporting is aligned with our framework.
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