Mitsubishi HC Capital Achieves First 'Prime' Rating in ISS ESG Corporate Rating

Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc. (President and CEO: Daiki Kui) announced that it was awarded 'Prime' status for the first time in the 'ISS ESG Corporate Rating' conducted by ISS STOXX (formerly ISS ESG), a global ESG evaluation agency, as of April 28, 2026.

ISS STOXX is an international agency that comprehensively evaluates corporate initiatives from environmental, social, and governance (ESG) perspectives. In the 'ISS ESG Corporate Rating,' companies that meet certain industry standards and receive high evaluations are certified as 'Prime.'

The Mitsubishi HC Capital Group was recognized for its comprehensive initiatives, including the provision of financial services that contribute to the environment and society, climate change response, human capital management, and the development of corporate governance systems.

The Group will continue to strengthen its ESG initiatives and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.

*1 An entity under the Deutsche Börse Group that supports decision-making in capital markets through indices and ESG data/analysis. https://www.iss-stoxx.com/

*2 Please refer to the following link for the company's sustainability initiatives. https://www.mitsubishi-hc-capital.com/sustainability/index.html

About Mitsubishi HC Capital Group Mitsubishi HC Capital Group, with over 8,000 employees globally, operates leasing and finance businesses in over 20 countries, primarily for corporate clients, focusing on various equipment, facilities, vehicles, aircraft, marine containers, and railway cars. Furthermore, it has expanded its business domain into real estate redevelopment and renewable energy. Through these businesses, the group contributes to solving social issues and realizing a sustainable and affluent future by creating new social value together with customers and partners.

For more details, please visit the Mitsubishi HC Capital website. https://www.mitsubishi-hc-capital.com/