Restrictions on investment and lending to coal-fired power generation, human rights abuses and inhumane weapons

「Coal-fired power generation business We will not provide investment or lending for new coal-fired power generation projects. However, where exceptions are considered, such as in light of the Japanese government's energy policy or responses to disasters, we will proceed cautiously after carefully considering the background and characteristics of each individual project, including its impact on the environment and local communities and its power generation efficiency. Human rights abuses, forced labour and other issues We will not provide investment or lending to businesses involving human rights abuses, including child labour and forced labour, that contravene the spirit of international human rights standards. Weapons manufacturing business We will not provide investment or lending to businesses involved in the development or manufacture of weapons that are inhumane, including weapons of mass destruction such as nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, anti-personnel mines and cluster munitions.」