Mitsubishi HC Capital Certified as Outstanding Implementation Company for Fourth Consecutive Year in METI's ESG Leasing Promotion Program

Mitsubishi HC Capital Co., Ltd. (President and CEO: Hiroki Hisai; hereinafter, the Company) is pleased to announce that it has been certified as an 'Outstanding Implementation Company' for the fourth consecutive year by the Ministry of the Environment under the 'Fiscal Year 2026 Subsidy for Carbon Dioxide Emission Reduction Measures (ESG Leasing Promotion Program toward Building a Carbon Neutral Society)' (hereinafter, ESG Leasing Promotion Program).

1. Overview of the ESG Leasing Promotion Program

The ESG Leasing Promotion Program provides subsidies of 1–4% (base subsidy rate) of total leasing fees when small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) lease decarbonization equipment designated by the Ministry of the Environment. An additional 1% subsidy is granted if the lessee demonstrates particularly outstanding initiatives incorporating ESG factors.

2. Outstanding Implementation Certified Companies

The Ministry of the Environment designates leasing companies with notable achievements in the ESG Leasing Promotion Program as 'Outstanding Implementation Certified Companies.' This certification system was launched in FY2023. In the current fiscal year, 13 out of 111 designated leasing companies have received the certification, including two companies—Mitsubishi HC Capital among them—that have earned the recognition for four consecutive years.

The Company has identified 'Advancing a Decarbonized Society' as a materiality (key priority) and actively supports customers in achieving decarbonization. Since July 2024, the Company has offered its proprietary lease-financing program, 'GX Assessment Lease'*1, to support customers in adopting low-carbon equipment. As of May 31, 2026, it has achieved 1,046 contracts totaling approximately JPY 39.5 billion.

Going forward, the Company will continue to leverage its broad customer base and financial capabilities to support the adoption of equipment that contributes to customer decarbonization, thereby contributing to the realization of a carbon-neutral society.

*1 GX Assessment Lease product page

https://www.mitsubishi-hc-capital.com/service/mul/gx-assessment-lease/index.html

About the Mitsubishi HC Capital Group

The Mitsubishi HC Capital Group employs approximately 8,000 people worldwide and operates leasing and financing businesses in over 20 countries, primarily serving corporate clients. The Group provides leasing solutions for a wide range of equipment, machinery, vehicles, aircraft, marine containers, and railroad freight cars. It has also expanded into real estate redevelopment and renewable energy businesses. Through these operations, the Group creates new social value in collaboration with customers and partners, contributing to solving societal challenges and realizing a sustainable and prosperous future.

For more information, please visit Mitsubishi HC Capital's website:

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