NOMURA SOCIAL GOOD ACTIVITIES: CONTRIBUTING TO SOCIAL THROUGH INVESTMENT Decided to invest in the "Social Bond" issued by the Japan Student Services Organization

NOMURA Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "our company") promotes "social good activities" that create a happy impact through business activities in order to realize a sustainable society. As part of this social good activity, we will contribute to society through investment.

As the first step, we have decided to issue a “Social Bond” (the 69th Japan Student Support Bond, hereinafter referred to as “this bond”) issued by the Japan Student Services Organization (hereinafter referred to as “the organization”). We are pleased to inform you that we have decided to invest.

 

A “social bond” is a bond issued to raise funds for a project that contributes to the resolution of social issues (social project). Moody's ESG Solutions, a global ESG rating agency, has obtained a second opinion that the bond conforms to the social bond principles defined by the International Capital Market Association (ICMA). ” will be issued.

 

The funds procured from the issuance of this bond will be used as a source of funds for scholarship loans, which is one of the scholarship programs that the organization is responsible for. The scholarship program is based on the “Equal Educational Opportunity” stipulated in Article 26 of the Constitution of Japan and Article 4 of the Fundamental Law of Education, and Goal 4 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), “Inclusiveness for All.” provide equitable, high-quality education and promote opportunities for lifelong learning.”

 

Our Sustainability Policy states that we will contribute to the creation of the next generation through our business activities. ). By supporting the students who will lead the next generation, we hope to contribute to the development of the economy, industry, and culture by expanding the possibilities of social contribution as well as human resource development in our company.

 

We will continue to invest in green bonds and social bonds, including this bond, to contribute to the creation of a more affluent society.