Nomura : Makes CDP A List for Leadership on Climate Change for Second Consecutive Year

Tokyo, December 9, 2021 - Nomura Holdings, Inc. today announced that the CDP¹ has named the firm to its 2021 Climate Change A List, recognizing Nomura as a global leader on climate change initiatives and information disclosure for the second consecutive year.

Nomura was one of 13,000 companies worldwide evaluated by the CDP this year, and one of 200 companies globally, including 55 Japanese companies, named to the prestigious Climate Change A List. Companies are assessed on their efforts to tackle climate change and ranked in one of eight levels from A to D-.

Nomura's management vision is to achieve sustainable growth by helping resolve social issues. In keeping with this vision, Nomura Group is committed to delivering financial services that contribute to a more sustainable world.

By underwriting green bonds, Nomura supports clients' need for climate change related financing as well as providing financial solutions. In addition, Nomura Asset Management promotes sustainable investment.

Nomura is actively engaged in ESG and SDG activities as part of its efforts to Drive Sustainability. Nomura's selection to the CDP's A List recognizes such initiatives and the firm's proactive approach to information disclosure.

To support the transition to a decarbonized society, Nomura is committed to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for its own operations by 2030, and net zero GHG emissions from its lending and investment portfolios by 2050.

Nomura will continue to implement initiatives to tackle climate change. Nomura will strive to contribute to the creation of an affluent society and sustainable economic growth.

1 CDP is an international not-for-profit organization that encourages corporate disclosure on environmental initiatives such as climate change, water risk and opportunity and forest management, on behalf of over 590 institutional investors.

Nomura

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning over 30 countries. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Retail, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Investment Management. Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com.