Response by Mizuho
Mizuho has already been focusing on responsible investing and financing. Mizuho Bank, Ltd. adopted the Equator Principles as the first Asian bank in 2003, and Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. established the Policies on Specific Industrial Sectors in 2018, which affirmed commitment to considering risks such as environmental and social risks. For more information on our commitment and initiatives regarding environmental and social risk management, please refer to the Mizuho Financial Group website: https://www.mizuho-fg.com/release/20190522release_eng.html