September 15. 2021
Marubeni Corporation
Marubeni Announces Issuance of USD-Denominated Senior Unsecured Green Bonds
Marubeni Corporation (hereinafter, “Marubeni”) announced that it has decided to issue US$500Million of Senior
Unsecured Bonds due 2026 to raise funds for projects that help solve environmental problems (hereinafter, “theGreen Bonds”). This issuance will be the first ever issuance of USD-denominated green bonds by a Japanesebusiness company.
1. Background of the Green Bonds Issuance
For the purpose of medium- and long-term contributions to measures addressing climate change, the MarubeniGroup announced its “Long-Term Vision on Climate Change” in March 2021. In that vision, Marubeni states its
aim to achieve net-zero GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions from the Group by 2050 and also transform the total
environmental impact of its business activities to a positive one by contributing to low-carbon and decarbonization
through its business activities. The Marubeni Group classifies business opportunities in transition to low-carbon
and decarbonization into three categories: “Energy Supply”, “Energy Demand”, and “Land Use”. The company
promotes contribution to low-carbon and decarbonization in these areas through each of its businesses. Theissuance of the Green Bonds contributes to the Marubeni Group’s business activities in accordance with thisconcept.
2. Use of Proceeds for the Green Bonds
The Green Bonds limit its use of proceeds to four business areas: (i) Renewable Energy (“Energy Supply”), (ii)
FSC/PEFC certified afforestation (“Land Use”), (iii) Magnesium Refining (“Energy Demand”), and as a businessto contribute to effective utilization of resources, (iv) Water Supply and Sewage from each category of business
opportunities in order to transition to low-carbon and decarbonization within the Marubeni Group’s various
businesses, thus contributing to the solution of environmental problems. The Marubeni Group’s active anddiversified efforts to green projects have been recognized by the market, leading to issuance of the Green Bonds.
To issue the Green Bonds, the Marubeni Group has established the “Green Bond Framework” in alignment withthe “Green Bond Principles 2021” as administered by the ICMA International Capital Market Association), andobtained a second party opinion from Sustainalytics as an external evaluation agency for green bonds.
3. Overview of the Gree Bonds IssuanceType of BondUSD-Denominated Senior Unsecured Green Bonds due 2026

Total Amount of Issue

US$500Million

Tenor

5 Years

Maturity Date

September 17, 2026

Use of Proceeds

Renewable energy; FSC/PEFC certified afforestation ; water supply andsewage; and magnesium Refining

This press release has been prepared for the sole purpose of publicly announcing the issue the Green Bonds,
and not for the purpose of soliciting investment or engaging in any other similar activities within or outside
Japan. This press release is not an offer of securities for sale in the United States. The Green Bonds referred toabove have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the“Securities Act”) or any relevant securities law of any state, and may not be offered or sold in the United Statesor to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons (as such term is defined in Regulation S under the Securities
Act) absent registration or an exemption from the registration requirements under the Securities Act. No public
offering of the Green Bonds will be made in the United States or any other jurisdiction.