First in the Domestic Food Service Industry! Watami Signs 'Nature Impact Finance' Loan Agreement with Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank - Promoting the 'Watami Model' to Contribute to the Development of a Sustainable Society

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Watami Co., Ltd. announced it has signed a 'Nature Impact Finance' loan agreement with Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, making it the first domestic food service company to do so. This financing evaluates the company's impact on nature based on TNFD guidelines and supports its sustainability goals, such as the 'Watami Model,' a circular industry model using renewable energy. The agreement aims to advance Watami's environmental initiatives and contribute to a sustainable society, with an expert evaluation confirming the validity of its goals and KPIs.