Osaka University will issue the Sustainability Bond, which will be the 1st National University Corporation Osaka University Bond, on the 28th.This is the second issuance of university bonds after the University of Tokyo at the National University Corporation, and the first issuance of sustainability bonds at universities in Japan.
According to Osaka University, Osaka University Bonds are nicknamed "Osaka University Social Creation Bonds that Foster a Purpose of Life."The issue amount is 300 billion yen, the interest rate is 1.169%, and the issue period is 40 years.Mizuho Securities and Nomura Securities will be the lead managing underwriters of the issuance, and Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ will be the trustee.
The issuing framework conforms to the principles and guidelines set by the International Capital Market Association and the guidelines of the Ministry of the Environment and the Financial Services Agency, and has obtained the highest rating of SU1 (F) from the Japan Credit Rating Agency.
The funds collected from the issuance will be used to foster human resources, improve the research environment, and strengthen the management base in order to extend the life of people who can play an active role in society, support society for all generations, and build a society where people can enjoy a rich and happy life. Allocate to such things.The medium- to long-term master plan of Osaka University, which showed this direction, was formulated in January.
Sustainability bonds are bonds that use the funds raised for projects that contribute to both the protection of the global environment and the resolution of social issues.According to the Ministry of the Environment, the number of sustainability bonds issued by domestic companies was 2021 in 39, and the amount issued was about 1 trillion yen.Compared to the previous year, the number of cases has doubled and the amount has increased by 2%.
