Selected for the Ninth Consecutive Year in the SOMPO Sustainability Index

Mitsubishi HC Capital Co., Ltd. (President and CEO: Hiroki Hisai; hereinafter, the Company) has been selected for the ninth consecutive year as a constituent of the 'SOMPO Sustainability Index' established by SOMPO Asset Management Co., Ltd.

The 'SOMPO Sustainability Index' is a proprietary active index comprising approximately 300 stocks recognized for their outstanding ESG initiatives. The index composition is reviewed annually based on the results of an ESG survey*1.

This index is utilized in the company's investment products for pension funds and institutional investors, known as 'SOMPO Sustainable Investment'*2. The Mitsubishi HC Capital Group will continue to strengthen its ESG initiatives*3 and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.

*1 ESG surveys conducted by SOMPO Risk Management Co., Ltd., including the 'Bunno Mori Environmental Questionnaire' and 'ESG Management Survey'

*2 About 'SOMPO Sustainable Investment'

https://www.sompo-am.co.jp/institutional/product/06/

*3 For details on the Company's sustainability initiatives, please visit:

https://www.mitsubishi-hc-capital.com/sustainability/

About the Mitsubishi HC Capital Group

The Mitsubishi HC Capital Group employs over 8,000 staff members globally and operates leasing and financing businesses in more than 20 countries worldwide. The Group primarily serves corporate clients, providing leasing and financing solutions for various equipment, machinery, vehicles, aircraft, marine containers, and railway freight cars. It has also expanded its business domains into real estate revitalization and renewable energy projects. Through these businesses, the Group collaborates with customers and partners to create new social value, addressing societal challenges and contributing to a sustainable and prosperous future.

For more information, please visit the Mitsubishi HC Capital website:

https://www.mitsubishi-hc-capital.com/