MUFG Tops Renewable Energy Finance Arrangers Ranking
In January 2018, Bloomberg New Energy Finance released its 2017 Clean Energy & Energy Smart Technology League Tables. MUFG placed number one in the Asset Financing Lead Arranger table. MUFG has ranked in the top three since 2012.
According to the league table, in 2017, MUFG financed 63 clean-energy and energy-smart technology projects, totaling $4.3 billion in credits for a market share of 7.96%.
Bloomberg New Energy Finance 2017 Asset Finance Lead Arrangers
| Number of cases | Credit ($M) | Share (%) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MUFG | 63 | 4,343.3 | 7.96 |
| 2 | Mizuho Financial | 25 | 2,417.1 | 4.43 |
| 3 | Banco Santander | 37 | 2,291.6 | 4.20 |
| 4 | Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group | 45 | 2,242.0 | 4.11 |
| 5 | BNDES | 26 | 2,210.0 | 4.05 |
MUFG's presence in the renewable energy market is consistent with the company's mission statement, which is focused around its commitment to serving society, and fostering sustainable growth.
MUFG recognizes that as a global financial institution, we play an important role in the transition to a low-carbon society and other global actions aimed at combatting climate change.
As such, MUFG is working to promote the spread of renewable energy worldwide through the arrangement and the financing of solar, wind and geothermal power generation and other clean energy projects.
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