Japan
The Climate Bonds Japan Team drives decarbonisation and transition finance, by empowering public and private sectors to meet the 1.5°C goal through collaboration and impactful advocacy.
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The Climate Bonds Japan Team drives decarbonisation and transition finance, by empowering public and private sectors to meet the 1.5°C goal through collaboration and impactful advocacy.
Our activities in Japan
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In 2024, we certified the Japanese government’s first PY1.6tn (USD11bn) sovereign Climate Transition Bond under the Climate Bonds Standard. We also advised on an investor’s transition finance framework.
Our work includes:
- Empowering stakeholders with sustainable finance tools, technical assistance, and guidance.
- Enhancing transition bonds and plans across public and private sectors.
- Positioning Japan as a global leader in the green transition.
The Japan Team helps mobilise capital for energy, hard-to-abate industries, and methane-intensive sectors to align with a 1.5°C pathway.
We provide:
- Transformative frameworks, tools, and guidance to accelerate credible transitions.
- Collaboration with government, industry, and financial institutions to drive impactful investments.
- Initiatives to enhance the ambition and quality of transition bonds and plans.
Latest in Japan
Latest blog posts
8 April 2026: Climate Bonds and the Good Food Institute partner to advance sustainable finance for alternative proteins
24 March 2026: Public consultation now open: Updated Waste Management Criteria
5 March 2026: How the Middle East conflict exposes Japan’s energy vulnerability and accelerates the case for clean power
Latest publications
17 February 2026: Renewable Power is Key to Japan's Energy Security
15 December 2025: Climate Bonds Resilience Taxonomy Explainer | Brochure
22 July 2025: Revisiting Japan's Sustainable Growth Strategy
Latest press releases
Meet the team
Our team of professionals is dedicated to fostering impactful change and collaboration across the region.
By leveraging local expertise and global frameworks, we help ensure a sustainable financial transition in Japan.
THE CLIMATE BONDS TEAM
