


Bank of China has provided the first "Chugin Green Loan" – a financing product designed to support renewable energy adoption and energy‑efficient equipment purchases. This innovative facility features interest rates that adjust dynamically based on the borrower’s achievement of predefined sustainability targets, such as the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals).
On December 12th, the bank disbursed ¥70 million to Daikoku Techno Plant (Hiroshima City), an electrical equipment design‑and‑build firm. The loan proceeds will be used to install solar power generation equipment, with a 10‑year repayment term. Daikoku Techno Plant has committed to generating approximately 240,000 kilowatt‑hours annually by 2030 as its sustainability performance target.
This initiative aligns with Bank of China’s SDG‑oriented investment and lending policy, established in 2009. The bank offers two sustainability‑linked financing solutions:
The Sustainability Link Loan product has recorded 17 transactions to date, all incorporating interest rate adjustments based on corporate sustainability performance.