Norinchukin Bank

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XFID Unique Identifier for Norinchukin Bank: XOJCX9M4Q1
Country
Japan
Sector
Banks
Website
www.nochubank.or.jp
3 Second Party Opinions
1 Framework
XFID Type Title Year Source Retrieved
XF-PAOELVC-K Framework Norinchukin Sustainable Bond Framework 2024 www.nochubank.or.jp 31 Mar 2026
XF-YUPYTTI-5 Second Party Opinion The Norinchukin Bank Green Bond Second-Party Opinion 2021 mstar-sustops-cdn-mainwebsite-s3.s3.amazonaws.com 5 Mar 2026
XF-ARFTAKM-F Second Party Opinion The Norinchukin Bank Green Bond Second-Party Opinion (Japanese) 2021 mstar-sustops-cdn-mainwebsite-s3.s3.amazonaws.com 5 Mar 2026
XF-R3KV1F0-N Second Party Opinion The Norinchukin Bank Sustainable Bond Framework Second Party Opinion (2024) 2024 mstar-sustops-cdn-mainwebsite-s3.s3.amazonaws.com 2 Mar 2026

XF Company Profile

Extra-financial information found across 4 documents in the XframeworkID registry

NACE K Financial & Insurance Activities

Information extracted from documents in the registry. Values are as disclosed; this is not an assessment or rating. Last updated 2 Jun 2026.

Issuer Identity & Structure

Issuer name and country/jurisdiction
Norinchukin Bank, Japan (Tokyo) FRAMEWORK 2024
Issuer sector/industry classification
Financial & Insurance Activities FRAMEWORK 2024
Issuer type
Bank, national-level financial institution FRAMEWORK 2024
Issuer location
Tokyo, Japan SPO 2024

Green / Sustainable Finance Framework

Sustainable bond framework name and version
Norinchukin Bank Sustainable Bond Framework 2024 FRAMEWORK 2024
Bond types covered under framework
Green bonds, social bonds, sustainability bonds SPO 2024
Framework publication date and update history
March 2024; prior version August 2021 FRAMEWORK 2024
Eligible use-of-proceeds categories
Renewable Energy, Clean Transportation, Green Buildings, Sustainable Marine Value Chains, Sustainable Marine Transport, Access to Essential Services (Healthcare), Access to Essential Services (Education), Affordable Housing, Affordable Basic Infrastructure (Water) SPO 2024
Project evaluation and selection process description
Treasury and Forex division evaluates and selects eligible projects; Corporate Design division with front business units and Treasury and Forex division provide final approval SPO 2024

External Review & Verification

Second Party Opinion (SPO) provider name and assessment date
Sustainalytics, February 27, 2024 SPO 2024
SPO preliminary evaluation or credibility rating
Credible and impactful framework SPO 2024

Standards & Regulatory Alignment

Alignment with ICMA Green Bond Principles
Aligned with Green Bond Principles 2021 SPO 2024
Alignment with ICMA Social Bond Principles or Sustainability Bond Guidelines
Aligned with Sustainability Bond Guidelines 2021 and Social Bond Principles 2023 SPO 2024
Alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals
SDGs 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 14 SPO 2024

Corporate Strategy & Mission

Corporate mission and sustainability strategy
To contribute to the development of AFF industries and national economic prosperity through three business areas: food and agriculture business, retail business, and investment business FRAMEWORK 2024
Corporate purpose statement relating to sustainability
The Bank's lending and investment portfolio includes activities addressing environmental issues such as GHG reduction and solving social issues through improved social infrastructure FRAMEWORK 2024

Changes Over Time

Items where disclosed information changed across documents.

Sustainable bond framework name
2021 Norinchukin Bank Green Bond Framework
2024 Norinchukin Bank Sustainable Bond Framework
SPO assessment date
2021 August 19, 2021
2024 February 27, 2024
Alignment with ICMA Green Bond Principles
2021 Green Bond Principles 2021 - 4 core requirements met
2024 Green Bond Principles 2021
Eligible use-of-proceeds categories
2021 Renewable Energy, Clean Transportation, Green Building
2024 Renewable Energy, Clean Transportation, Green Buildings, Sustainable Marine Value Chains, Sustainable Marine Transport, Access to Essential Services (Healthcare), Access to Essential Services (Education), Affordable Housing, Affordable Basic Infrastructure (Water)
Alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals
2021 SDG 7, 9, and 11
2024 SDGs 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 14
Bond types covered under framework
2024 Sustainable bonds
2024 Green bonds, Social bonds, Sustainability bonds