Circulation of Environmental Value Within Local Communities Through J-Credit Operations and Management
First written in FY2024. 1 of 2 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2026. Latest entry: FY2026.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, we became the first bank in Japan to enter the J-Credit management and administration business and launched the Ryugin ZEH Club. We collect the amount of GHG reductions achieved by customers using ZEH-specific home loans, convert it into J-Credits and sell them, then reinvest the proceeds in decarbonization initiatives in Okinawa Prefecture.」
Through the Ryugin ZEH Club, the company operates a system that converts customers' emissions reductions into J-Credits and reinvests the proceeds in regional decarbonization. The number of members reached 323 businesses. - FY2024First statedAnnual report
「Among customers using our bank's ZEH-specific home loans, those who provide consent become members. The environmental value provided by member customers is converted into credits and sold to companies and other entities, with the proceeds used for environmental activities in Okinawa Prefecture. Through this initiative, we contribute to the decarbonization of Okinawa Prefecture together with our customers.」
The company became the first bank in Japan to enter the J-Credit management and administration business and established a mechanism for converting the environmental value of ZEH home-loan customers into credits and returning the proceeds to local environmental activities.