"K" LINE has entered into a commitment line agreement utilizing the Mizuho Natural Capital Impact Finance scheme. This groundbreaking agreement, arranged by a syndicate led by Mizuho Bank, Ltd., is the first of its kind to be implemented within the maritime sector. The financing program is underpinned by an assessment methodology developed by Mizuho Research & Technologies, Ltd. This methodology integrates the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) and other natural capital frameworks to evaluate a company's dedication to nature-positive management. The agreement acknowledges "K" LINE's proactive environmental initiatives in shipping, including oil pollution prevention, reduction of atmospheric emissions, and marine biodiversity preservation. The framework of this scheme has received a favorable review from the Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd. (JCR), which confirmed its compatibility with the Ministry of the Environment's Basic Guidelines on Impact Finance. Expert guidance during the framework's development was provided by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). "The signing of the Agreement is an important "K" LINE Environmental Vision 2050 milestone, particularly regarding the expansion of initiatives for conserving the environment, including natural capital," stated Takenori Igarashi, President & CEO of "K" LINE. The agreement is valued at 10 billion JPY and has a five-year term.