Initiatives for the Equator Principles
The Equator Principles are frameworks to confirm that project finance transactions totaling USD 10 million or more take environmental and social risk impacts into consideration.
In October 2003, MHCB became the first Asian bank to adopt the Equator Principles. In July 2006, the Equator Principles were revised and MHCB readopted them.
On June 7, 2007, MHCB was presented the 2007 Chairman's Award of the Sustainable Banking Awards sponsored by the Financial Times in association with the IFC. Mizuho Corporate Bank now plays a leadership role as a member of the Equator Principles Association Steering Committee, which consists of 14 banks worldwide.
What are the "Equator Principles"?
What follows is a description of the conception, important milestones and a summary of the Equator Principles.
Application for Projects
This article describes the application of the Equator Principles to projects.
Mizuho and the Equator Principles
This article describes the implementation system for and achievements of the Equator Principles in Mizuho Corporate Bank.
Management and Future Development of the Equator Principles Association
This article describes the management of the Equator Principle Association and the future development of the Equator Principles.
Glossary for the Equator Principles
This chapter explains key terms to understanding the Equator Principles.
The Equator Principles and related documents (English/Japanese)
The original text and the Japanese translations of relevant materials associated with the Equator Principles.
