Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG)
MUFG Bank, Ltd.
Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities Co., Ltd.

MUFG Awarded Gold at the Ministry of the Environment’sFifth ESG Finance Awards JapanTokyo, February 19, 2024 --- MUFG Bank, a consolidated subsidiary of MUFG, today
announced that it was awarded Gold in the Banking Category for the third straight year
at the Fifth ESG Finance Awards Japan[1] (Minister of the Environment Award) held on
the same day. Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities was in parallel awarded Goldin the Financial Services (Securities) Category for the first time . Also, MUFG wasselected as an Environmental Sustainable Company in the Environmental Sustainable
Company Category for fulfilling established information disclosure criteria for three years
in a row.

MUFG Bank is promoting renewable energy projects globally to achieve carbon neutrality,
earning world-class results. At the same time, it is contributing to the development of theESG finance market by promoting the proliferation of transition finance both domesticallyand internationally with focus on dialogue with customers in carbon-intensive sectors.
Furthermore, through the publication of the MUFG Transition White Paper[2] andparticipation in international initiatives, it has been particularly recognized for its efforts
to communicate the geographical characteristics, current situation, and pathways ofJapan and Asia to the international community, as well as its endeavors in establishing aframework for fundraising rooted in regional and environmental contexts, which resulted
in its Gold award.
Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities works to enhance its comprehensive ESG
promotion structure while contributing to the transparency and effectiveness of the ESG
finance market through providing extensive information—including from the perspectiveof overseas rating agencies—to both issuers and investors. It has been recognized forits support of transition-labeled finance for non-GHG-intensive companies, and for its
provision of flexible financing options to issuers through collaboration with MUFG and
Morgan Stanley, which resulted in its Gold award.
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MUFG has defined its purpose as being “committed to empowering a brighter future.” Itsbusiness activities are driven by the determination to make every effort to empower all
stakeholders to take the next step forward. MUFG will continue to contribute to theresolution of environmental and social issues by supporting the ESG initiatives of its
customers and encouraging sustainable growth.
[1] For details on the 5th ESG Finance Awards, please refer to the following press release:https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_02099.html (Japanese only)[2] For details on the MUFG Transition White Paper, please refer to the following web page:https://www.mufg.jp/english/csr/report/transition/index.html- End About MUFG
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) is one of the world’s leading financialgroups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with over 360 years of history, MUFG has a global
network with approximately 2,000 locations in more than 40 countries. The Group has
about 120,000 employees and offers services including commercial banking, trust
banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, and leasing.
The Group aims to “be the world’s most trusted financial group” through close
collaboration among our operating companies and flexibly respond to all of the financial
needs of our customers, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth fora better world. MUFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York stock
exchanges. For more information, visit https://www.mufg.jp/english.

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