Daito Trust Green Bond

Daito Trust Construction Co., Ltd. would like to announce that the Company has decided to issue its first "Green Bonds " as a means for .financing to be allocated to business with an environmental improvementeffect.

Purpose and Background of the Issuance of Bonds

Green Bonds is bond for which the use of the funding has an environmental improvement effect (environmentally friendly, green).
The Daito Trust Group is engaged in environmental management aimed at the realization of a carbon-free society as its social responsibility based upon its corporate philosophy and our promise, and actively participates in and supports international initiatives for introducing global standards into environmental management.

In January 2019, the Company joined “RE100”(*1) and committed to contributing to the promotion of the spread of renewable energy by using renewable energy for 100% of electricity consumed in business activities by 2040 and expanding the use of solar power generation in rental housing. In addition, in April 2019, the Company announced its support for the proposals of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) established by the Financial Stability Bord (FSB). Furthermore, the Company joined “EP100” (*2) in August 2020 and has set a target of doubling energy efficiency (net sales/energy consumption) compared to FY2107 by 2030.

As a framework aimed at the achievement of the above targets, the Company established the “Daito Trust Green Bond Framework” and will obtain funding through the Bonds based on this framework. The funding will be allocated to new finance for the new installation of solar power generation facilities for selling surplus electricity. In future, the entire Group will promote environmental management to propose good housing environments in harmony with the local community and nature based on the approach that “the global environment is the housing environment” and also pass on the important management resource of the global environment to the next generation.

*1 An international initiative aimed at using renewable energy for procurement of 100% of ekectrucity used in ancompany's own business
*2 An international corporate initiative with participation by companies that have set the target of doubling the energy efficiency of business (improving energy saving efficiency by 50%, etc.)

 

Overview of the Bonds

Issuance amount 11 billion yen
Term 10 years
Planned issuance date December 2, 2021
Lead securities firms Nomura Securities Co., Ltd.
Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities Co., Ltd.
SMBC Nikko Securities Inc.
Third-party assessment
(external assessment)
The Daito Trust Green Bond Framework has undergone third-party assessment by Rating and Investment Information, Inc. (R&I) stating that it complies with the Green Bond Principles 2021 (*3)  stipulated by the International Capital Market Association and the Green Bond Guidelines 2020 (*4) stipulated by the Ministry of the Environment. (*5)
Structuring agent (*6) Nomura Securities Co., Ltd.
Intended use of funds Funding of capital investment for new installation of solar power generation facilities for selling surplus electricity.

*3 Established in January 2014 to ensure transparency of green bonds, promote disclosure and reporting and encourage market order
*4 Guidelines established since March 2017 for the purpose of promoting Green Bonds in Japan by ensuring creditability in the environmental effects of  Green Bonds and reducing the issuer's costs and clerical load
*5 R&I Green Bond Assessment/Second opinion

https://www.r-i.co.jp/en/news_release_gf/2021/11/news_release_gf_20211126_eng_02.pdf
*6 A party that provides funding support through advice, etc. on establishment of the green bond framework and acquisition of external third-party assessments such as a second-party opinion
 

About the Daito Trust Green Bond Framework

The Daito Trust Green Bond Framework was established by stating the four components specified in the Green Bond Principles mentioned in the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) green bond guidelines (1. Use of Proceeds, 2. Process for Project Evaluation and Selection, 3. Management of Proceeds, 4. Reporting).
The funds obtained based on the Daito Trust Green Bond Framework will mainly be allocated to the following project. When obtaining third-party assessment, the Company received notification from the Green Finance Organization of a grant decision for being subject to the grant of a subsidy for the Ministry of the Environment’s 2021 Financial Support Program for Green Bond Issuance.

About the project

  • Project coverd
    New installation of solar power generation facilities for selling surplus electricity
  • Project overview
    New installation of solar panels owned by the Company on the roofs of 10,000 rental housing buildings managed by the Company nationwide
  • Overview and expected effect
    Part of the electricity generated will be used in common areas, branch offices, vacant untils and construction work, and the surplus will be used in applications such as being sold to power companies to reduce CO2 emissions through the utilization of

Third-party assessment of eligibility

Green bond assessment/Second opinion

Rating & Investment Information, Inc. provided second party opinion for the Daito Group Green Bond Framework and confirmed alignment with Green Bond Principle 2021 of International Capital Market Association (ICMA) as well as Green Bond Guideline 2020 of Ministry of Environment.
      
  • Details of Daito Trust Green Bond Assessment/Second opinion is here
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Third-Party Annual Review

An individual third party will provide post-issuance review until amount equal to the net proceeds is fully allocated to the eligible projects specified on the Daito Group Bond Framework or if there is any major updated on allocation situation.

Investment Announcements for Daito Trust Green Bond

List of investors that have announced participation is as follows  :
(As of  November 26, 2021. Japanese alphabetic order)
 Aichi Shinkin Bank  Tokio Marine Asset Managemant Co., Ltd
 Abukuma Shinkin Bank.  Tokyo City Shinkin bank
 ALPS CHUOH SHINKIN BANK  NAGANO SHINKIN BANK
 The Osaka Shinkin Bank  GAKKOHOJIN NAKAMURASANGYOGAKUEN
 OSAKA POLICE CREDIT UNION  Nishihyogo Shinkin Bank
 Kibi Shinkin Bank  Nissay Asset Management Corporation
 THE GIFU SHINKIN BANK  The Banshu Shinkin Bank
 KIRYU SHINKIN BANK  Hanno Shinkin Bank
 The Kuwanamie Shinkin Bank  The Prudential Life Insurance Company, Ltd.
 SaitamaDoctor Bank  BIZENHINASE SHINKINBANK
 THE SHINONOME SHINKIN BANK  Fukushima Shinkin Bank
 THE SETO SHINKIN BANK  The Fukusen Credit Cooperative
 DaitokyoShinkumi Credit Cooperative  Mashita Shinyokumiai
 TAIYO LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY  Matsuyama University
 Takanabe Shinkin Bank  The Mishima Shinkin Bank
 THE CHOSHI SHINKIN BANK  Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management
 Co., Ltd.
 The Tsuruga Shinkin Bank  JA-MIYAZAKI CHUOH Japan Agricultural
 Cooperraticves

Reporting

We will publish impact reporting and allocation reporting on an annual basis on our corporate website.

Allocation Reporting

The Daito Group will publish allocation report on below contents until all net proceeds are allocated to eligible projects.
      
  • Summary of eligible projects
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  • Total amount of eligible projects and percentage of allocation
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  • Allocated amount and pending amount by category
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  • Pending amount and expected allocation schedule, if any
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  • Amount allocated to new projects vs refinance
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Impact Reporting

The Daito Group will provide impact reporting on an annual basis while there is an outstanding amount. The reporting will be provided on an annual basis for following indicators on a best efforts basis.
      
  • Amount of renewable energy generated (MW/GWh)
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  • Renewable energy generation capacity added (MW)
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  • Amount of greenhouse gas emission reduced per year (tCO2e/year)
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For our owners, tenants, shareholders, business partners, local communities, employees and other stakeholders, the Group will continue to engage in environmental management aimed at the realization of the carbon-free society the Group is aiming for.