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JPR established a sustainability finance framework (the “Framework”) based on the Sustainability Bond Guidelines 2021, the Green Bond Principles 2021 and the Social Bond Principles 2021, etc. in order to implement sustainability finance and green finance.
Use of Procured Proceeds
Use of proceeds
Proceeds from Sustainability Finance, etc. will be used to fund acquisition of specified assets, to fund renovation work of Eligible Green Assets, and to fund refinancing of loans and investment corporation bonds necessary for the acquisition of target specified assets.
Eligible assets
Eligible Green Assets are assets that meet the green eligibility criteria described below. Eligible Sustainability Assets are assets that meet both of “Green buildings” of the green eligibility criteria and social eligibility criteria described below (Eligible Green Assets and Eligible Sustainability Assets are collectively the “Eligible Assets.”).
Green eligibility criteria
Green buildings
Assets which have received or will receive certification under either of the following standards.
- DBJ Green Building Certification (Note 1): 3 Stars, 4 Stars or 5 Stars
- Certification for CASBEE for Real Estate, CASBEE for Buildings (New Construction, Existing Buildings (Note 2): B+ Rank, A Rank or S Rank
- BELS Certification (Note 3) (2016 standard): 3 Stars, 4 Stars or 5 Stars
- BELS Certification (Note 3) (2024 standard): Level 4, Level 5 or Level 6
- BELS ZEB Certification (Note 4): ZEB Oriented, ZEB Ready, Nearly ZEB or ZEB
- LEED Certification (Note 5): Silver, Gold or Platinum
(LEED BD+C: from v4)
- "DBJ Green Building Certification” is a five-star scale evaluation system launched by Development Bank of Japan Inc. (“DBJ”), giving certifications to properties with proper care for the environment and society (Green Building), based on the comprehensive scoring model developed by DBJ.
- CASBEE (Comprehensive Assessment System for Built Environment Efficiency) is a system for comprehensively assessing and ranking buildings based on their environmental performance with regard to aspects such as the enhancement of environmental quality and performance including indoor comfort and consideration for the landscape, on top of the aspect of environmental consideration such as energy saving and the use of materials and equipment with a lower environmental burden.
- BELS (Building-Housing Energy-efficiency Labeling System) is a public evaluation system in which evaluation criteria have been set by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. It evaluates energy-saving performance of buildings based on their primary energy consumption.
- ZEB stands for Net Zero Energy Building. It refers to buildings designed to achieve net zero annual primary energy consumption while maintaining a comfortable indoor environment. ZEB certification has been established to encourage the construction of energy-saving buildings. This involves improving thermal insulation, implementing facilities to increase thermal efficiency, and achieving net zero annual primary energy consumption by generating energy through solar power generation facilities and other means, while maintaining a comfortable indoor environment. Buildings that meet specific criteria will be certified. In the BELS certification system, there are four ZEB levels: ZEB Oriented, ZEB Ready, Nearly ZEB and ZEB.
- LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a certification system developed and operated by U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to evaluate environmental performance of buildings and cities. Based on the number of points achieved, a project earns one of four LEED rating levels: Certified, Silver, Gold or Platinum.
Renovation work
Renovation work which meets either of the following standards and was completed within three years prior to the execution date of Sustainability Finance, etc. or to be completed in the future.
- Reduction of CO2 emissions or energy consumption by over 30%
- Reduction of water consumption by over 30%
- New acquisition of either of the certifications specified in “Green buildings” above or improvement by one grade or more of acquired such certification
Social eligibility criteria
Among the functions that contribute to solving either of the following social issues, assets with functions that satisfy a certain level or higher in two or more issues.
- Community disaster prevention
- Medical services
- Child care support
- Facilities to support startups
- Barrier-free facilities
Management of the Proceeds
Management of balance of Sustainability Finance, etc.
The amount of liabilities calculated by multiplying the total acquisition price of Eligible Sustainability Assets by the ratio of interest-bearing liabilities to total assets (as of the end of December each year) (the “Eligible Sustainability Liabilities”) will be set as the maximum amount of Sustainability Finance.
The amount of liabilities calculated by multiplying the total acquisition price of green buildings among the Eligible Green Assets by the ratio of interest-bearing liabilities to total assets (as of the end of December each year) (the “Eligible Green Liabilities”) will be set as the maximum amount of Green Finance. The acquisition prices of Eligible Green Assets that are also Eligible Sustainability Assets will be deducted from the total acquisition price of green buildings and be excluded from the calculation of Eligible Green Liabilities.
Reporting
Reporting on the status of appropriation of funds
JPR will, as long as the Proceeds are outstanding, disclose on its website the status of appropriation of the Proceeds and that the balance of the Proceeds does not exceed Eligible Sustainability Liabilities and Eligible Green Liabilities, as of the end of December each year.
Reporting on positive environmental impacts
JPR will, as long as the Proceeds are outstanding, disclose on its website the following items as of the end of December each year.
- Number of properties classed as Eligible Assets
- The levels of third-party certifications acquired by each Eligible Green Asset
- The total amount of floor area of Eligible Assets
- Energy consumption*
- CO₂ emissions*
- Water consumption*
- Positive impact of renovation work
- As to indicators 4 to 6, JPR will announce annual aggregate figures for the Eligible Green Assets. In the case of certain properties, JPR will disclose information to the extent that JPR has energy control authority.
Reporting on social benefits
JPR will, as long as the Proceeds are outstanding, disclose on its website the following items as of the end of December each year.
Output indicators | Overview of subject properties and facilities |
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Outcome | ①Community disaster prevention ・ Acceptable number of people unable to return home ・Amount of emergency stockpile ②Medical services ・Contents of available medical services ③Child care support ・Contents of available services ④Facilities to support startups ・Contents of available services ⑤Barrier-free facilities ・Contents of available services |
Impact | Initiative on collaboration with local communities through assets JPR owns; and contribution to enhancing the brand value of the entire area |
Reporting in the event of a change in the status
In the event that unappropriated funds arise due to a material ex-post change in the initial appropriation status of the Proceeds, JPR will disclose such on its website.
Status of Finance
Outstanding Balance of Green Finance Issued
As of October 31, 2024
Item | Lender | Balance/ Issue Amount (million yen) |
Interest Rate |
Drawdown Date /Issue Date |
Repayment Date /Maturity Date |
Remarks | Use of Proceeds |
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Twenty Forth Series of Unsecured Investment Corporation Bonds |
- | 5,000 | 0.570% | Jul 31, 2019 | Jul 31, 2029 | Unsecured /Unguaranteed |
Repayment of loans for the acquisition of JPR Sendagaya Bldg. and Yakuin Business Garden, which are eligible green assets. JPR sold JPR Sendagaya Bldg. on October 25, 2024, and plans to use the proceeds from the sale of this property to fund future property acquisitions, etc. |
Twenty Fifth Series of Unsecured Investment Corporation Bonds | - | 6,000 | 0.510% | Nov 26, 2020 | Nov 26, 2030 | Unsecured /Unguaranteed |
Repayment of loans for the acquisition of JPR Sendagaya Bldg. and Yakuin Business Garden, which are eligible green assets. JPR sold JPR Sendagaya Bldg. on October 25, 2024, and plans to use the proceeds from the sale of this property to fund future property acquisitions, etc. |
Twenty eighth Series of Unsecured Investment Corporation Bonds | - | 1,000 | 0.670% | Dec 07, 2021 | Dec 05, 2036 | Unsecured /Unguaranteed |
Repayment of loans for the acquisition of Rise Arena Bldg., which is an eligible green asset. |
Green Loan | Mizuho Bank, Ltd. | 1,000 | 0.675% | Mar 30, 2022 | Mar 30, 2032 | Unsecured /Unguaranteed |
Repayment of loans for the acquisition of Rise Arena Bldg., which is an eligible green asset. |
Green Loan | Mizuho Bank, Ltd. | 1,000 | 0.9475% | Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 27, 2033 | Unsecured /Unguaranteed |
Repayment of loans for the acquisition of Olinas Tower, which is an eligible green asset. |
Green Loan | Mizuho Bank, Ltd. | 2,000 | 0.5325% | Jun 27, 2023 | Dec 27, 2028 | Unsecured /Unguaranteed |
Repayment of loans for the acquisition of Olinas Tower, which is an eligible green asset. |
Green Loan | Mizuho Bank, Ltd. | 2,000 | 0.40125% | Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 25, 2027 | Unsecured /Unguaranteed |
Repayment of loans for the acquisition of Olinas Tower, which is an eligible green asset. |
Green Loan | The Gunma Bank, Ltd | 1,000 | 0.680% | Jul 05, 2023 | Jul 05, 2030 | Unsecured /Unguaranteed |
Repayment of loans for the acquisition of JPR Omiya Bldg., which is an eligible green asset. |
Green Loan | The Ashikaga Bank, Ltd. | 1,000 | 0.47125% | Jul 05, 2023 | Jul 05, 2028 | Unsecured /Unguaranteed |
Repayment of loans for the acquisition of JPR Omiya Bldg., which is an eligible green asset. |
Green Loan | The Keiyo Bank, Ltd. | 1,000 | 0.49125% | Jul 05, 2023 | Jul 05, 2028 | Unsecured /Unguaranteed |
Repayment of loans for the acquisition of JPR Omiya Bldg., which is an eligible green asset. |
Green Loan | MUFG Bank, Ltd. | 1,000 | 1.11625% | Aug 31, 2023 | Aug 29, 2031 | Unsecured /Unguaranteed |
Repayment of loans for the acquisition of JPR Chayamachi Bldg., which is an eligible green asset. |
Green Loan | The Chugoku Bank, Ltd. | 2,000 | 1.2575% | Oct 06, 2023 | Oct 06, 2031 | Unsecured /Unguaranteed |
Repayment of loans for the acquisition of Kawasaki Dice Bldg., which is an eligible green asset. |
Green Loan | The Bank of Fukuoka, Ltd | 2,000 | 1.1825% | Oct 06, 2023 | Oct 06, 2031 | Unsecured /Unguaranteed |
Repayment of loans for the acquisition of Kawasaki Dice Bldg., which is an eligible green asset. |
Green Loan | The Iyo Bank, Ltd. | 1,000 | 1.301% | Oct 06, 2023 | Oct 06, 2031 | Unsecured /Unguaranteed |
Repayment of loans for the acquisition of Kawasaki Dice Bldg., which is an eligible green asset. |
Green Loan | The Chiba Bank, Ltd. | 1,000 | 0.8525% | Oct 25, 2023 | Oct 25, 2028 | Unsecured /Unguaranteed |
Repayment of loans for the acquisition of JPR Nihonbashi-horidome Bldg., which is an eligible green asset. |
Green Loan | Nippon Life Insurance Company | 2,000 | 0.90622% | Nov 22, 2023 | Apr 20, 2029 | Unsecured /Unguaranteed |
Repayment of loans for the acquisition of JPR Shinsaibashi Bldg., which is an eligible green asset. |
Green Loan | Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. | 2,000 | 0.8025% | Dec 25, 2023 | Jun 25, 2029 | Unsecured /Unguaranteed |
Repayment of loans for the acquisition of Olinas Tower, which is an eligible green asset. |
Green Loan | Daido Life Insurance Company | 1,000 | 0.99125% | Dec 25, 2023 | Dec 25, 2030 | Unsecured /Unguaranteed |
Repayment of loans for the acquisition of Sompo Japan Sendai Bldg., which is an eligible green asset. | 33,000 |
Outstanding Balance of Sustainability Finance Issued
As of December 31, 2023
Item | Lender | Balance/ Issue Amount (million yen) |
Interest Rate |
Drawdown Date /Issue Date |
Repayment Date /Maturity Date |
Remarks | Use of Proceeds |
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Twenty Eighth Series of Unsecured Investment Corporation Bonds | - | 1,400 | 0.420% | Dec 07, 2021 | Dec 05, 2031 | Unsecured /Unguaranteed |
Repayment of loans for the acquisition of Otemachi Financial City North Tower, which is an eligible sustainability asset. |
Sustainability Loan | Mizuho Bank, Ltd. | 600 | 0.675% | Mar 30, 2022 | Mar 30, 2032 | Unsecured /Unguaranteed |
Repayment of loans for the acquisition of Otemachi Financial City North Tower, which is an eligible sustainability asset. |
Sustainability Loan | The Yamagata Bank, Ltd. | 1,000 | 0.78125% | Jul 05, 2023 | Jul 04, 2031 | Unsecured /Unguaranteed |
Repayment of loans for the acquisition of Ochanomizu Sola City, which is an eligible sustainability asset. |
Sustainability Loan | The Yamagata Bank, Ltd. | 1,000 | 0.49125% | Jul 05, 2023 | Jul 05, 2028 | Unsecured /Unguaranteed |
Repayment of loans for the acquisition of Ochanomizu Sola City, which is an eligible sustainability asset. |
Sustainability Loan | The Bank of Kyoto, Ltd. | 500 | 0.44125% | Jul 05, 2023 | Jul 05, 2028 | Unsecured /Unguaranteed |
Repayment of loans for the acquisition of Ochanomizu Sola City, which is an eligible sustainability asset. | 4,500 |
Eligible Green Assets
As of December 31, 2023
Property | Acquisition Price (JPY million) |
DBJ Green Building Certification |
CASBEE | BELS Certification |
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Tokyo Square Garden | 18,400 | ★★★★★ | - | - |
Olinas Tower | 31,300 | ★★★★★ | - | - |
Ochanomizu Sola City | 6,490 | ★★★★★ | - | - |
Oval Court Ohsaki Mark West | 3,500 | ★★★★ | - | - |
Shinjuku Center Bldg. | 24,320 | ★★★★ | - | - |
Otemachi Financial City North Tower | 11,400 | ★★★★ | - | - |
Kanematsu Bldg. | 16,276 | ★★★ | - | - |
Shinagawa Canal Bldg. | 2,041 | ★★★ | - | - |
Rise Arena Bldg. | 13,131 | ★★★ | - | - |
Yume-ooka Office Tower | 6,510 | ★★★ | - | - |
JPR Omiya Bldg. | 6,090 | ★★★ | - | ★★★★★ (ZEB Oriented) |
Kawasaki Dice Bldg. | 15,080 | ★★★ | - | - |
JPR Harajuku Bldg. | 8,400 | - | S | - |
JPR Kojimachi Bldg. | 5,750 | - | S | ★★★ |
Shinyokohama 2nd Center Bldg. | 1,490 | - | S | - |
JPR Musashikosugi Bldg. | 7,254 | - | S | - |
Musashiurawa Shopping Square | 4,335 | - | S | - |
FUNDES Ueno | 3,800 | - | S | - |
Sompo Japan Sendai Bldg. | 3,150 | - | S | - |
Sompo Japan Wakayama Bldg. | 1,670 | - | S | - |
JPR Dojima Bldg. | 2,140 | - | S | - |
JPR Shinsaibashi West | 3,750 | - | S | - |
Housing Design Center Kobe | 7,220 | - | S | - |
MS Shibaura Bldg. | 11,200 | - | S | - |
Shinjuku Square Tower | 14,966 | - | S | - |
Tokyo Tatemono Higashi Shibuya Bldg. | 11,300 | - | S | - |
GRAND FRONT OSAKA (Umekita Plaza and South Building)(Note1) | 11,800 | - | S | - |
GRAND FRONT OSAKA (North Building) | 9,500 | - | S | - |
Rokubancho Bldg. | 2,800 | - | S | - |
Tachikawa Business Center Bldg. | 3,188 | - | S | - |
Sencity Bldg. | 13,870 | - | S | - |
Yakuin Business Garden | 10,996 | - | S | - |
FUNDES Suidoubashi | 3,250 | - | S | - |
BYGS Shinjuku Bldg. | 15,121 | ★★★ | S | - |
Kanematsu Bldg. Annex | 2,874 | - | A | - |
JPR Ningyo-cho Bldg. | 2,100 | - | A | - |
JPR Ichigaya Bldg. | 5,100 | - | A | - |
Minami Azabu Bldg. | 3,760 | - | A | - |
JPR Nihonbashi-horidome Bldg. | 5,100 | - | A | - |
JPR Shibuya Tower Records Bldg. | 12,000 | - | A | - |
JPR Chiba Bldg. | 2,350 | - | A | - |
JPR Yokohama Nihon Odori Bldg. | 2,927 | - | A | - |
Kawaguchi Center Bldg. | 8,100 | - | A | - |
JPR Ueno East Bldg. | 3,250 | - | A | - |
JPR Nagoya Fushimi Bldg. | 4,137 | - | A | - |
JPR Shisaibashi Bldg. | 5,430 | - | A | - |
JPR Chayamachi Bldg. | 6,000 | - | A | - |
Shibadaimon Center Bldg. | 4,213 | - | A | - |
Arca East | 5,880 | - | A | - |
JPR Naha Bldg. | 1,560 | - | A | - |
JPR Sendagaya Bldg. | 15,050 | ★★★ | A | - |
JPR Jingumae 432 | 4,275 | - | A | - |
JPR Ginza Namiki-dori Bldg. | 10,100 | - | A | - |
JPR Yokohama Bldg. | 7,000 | - | B+ | - |
FUNDES Tenjin Nishidori | 3,310 | - | - | ★★★★ |
Total | 426,004 | - | - | - |
- Regarding GRANT FRONT OSAKA (Umekita Plaza and South Building), the South Building has an S rank, and Umekita Plaza has an A rank.
Property | Acquisition Price (JPY million) |
DBJ Green Building Certification |
CASBEE | BELS Certification |
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As of December 31, 2023 | |
Number of Eligible Green Assets (properties) | 55 |
Total Acquisition Price of Eligible Green Assets (JPY million) | 389,714 |
Total Acquisition Price of Eligible Sustainability Assets(JPY million) | 36,290 |
LTV (%) | 40.2 |
Eligible Green Liabilities (JPY million) | 156,665 |
Eligible Sustainability Liabilities(JPY million) | 14,588 |
Total amount of floor area of Eligible Assets (㎡) | 628,618 |
As of December 31, 2023 | ||
Number of Eligible Green Assets (properties) | 55 | |
Total Acquisition Price of Eligible Green Assets (JPY million) | 389,714 | |
Total Acquisition Price of Eligible Sustainability Assets(JPY million) | 36,290 | |
LTV (%) | 40.2 | |
Eligible Green Liabilities (JPY million) | 156,665 | |
Eligible Sustainability Liabilities(JPY million) | 14,588 | |
Total amount of floor area of Eligible Assets (㎡) | 628,618 |
Total Energy Consumption of Eligible Assets (MWh) | 115,503 |
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Total CO2 Emissions of Eligible Assets (t-CO2) (Scope1,2,3) |
34,921 |
Total Water consumption of Eligible Assets (㎥) | 435,573 |
*Scope 3 of CO₂ emission of eligible assets is calurated from category 13.
*Energy consumption, CO₂ emission and water consumption of eligible assets are performance of 2022 and exclude figures for properties newly acquired in 2023.
Eligible Sustainability Assets
As of December 31, 2023
Property | 1.Community disaster prevention |
2.Medical services |
3.Child care support |
4.Facilities to support startups |
5.Barrier-free facilities |
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Tokyo Square Garden | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 |
Otemachi Financial City North Tower | 〇 | 〇 | |||
Ochanomizu Sola City | 〇 | 〇 |
Third-party assessment
JPR has obtained SU1(F) rating, the highest in the “JCR Sustainability Finance Framework Evaluation” from Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd. (JCR), as a third-party evaluation for the Framework.
Please click on the link below for further details. (https://www.jcr.co.jp/en)