Pollination Clinches $20 Million Investment Windfall to Supercharge Environmental Consultancy Ambitions

Mizuho Bank and climate investment firm Pollination have announced a strategic partnership to drive decarbonization initiatives for Mizuho’s clients. As part of this alliance, Mizuho has invested $20 million for a partial equity stake in Pollination.

Established in 2019, Pollination is a global leader in climate change advisory and investment. It focuses on accelerating the transition to a net-zero, nature-positive future. With expertise spanning finance, corporate governance, technology, law, and policy, Pollination works with financial institutions, corporations, and governments to shape ambitious sustainability strategies.

Through this partnership, Mizuho and Pollination will support clients in executing their climate and nature transition plans. This includes advisory and strategic guidance, facilitating access to investment opportunities in transition sectors, and pioneering new approaches in sustainable finance. The partnership emphasizes biodiversity strategy, natural capital, TNFD readiness, and carbon markets to enhance client initiatives in nature-based investments.

Mizuho Financial Group’s Group Chief Sustainability Officer Yasuhiko Ushikubo said, “Our clients around the world are encountering a broad spectrum of sustainability-related requirements against the backdrop of accelerating change. Supporting them with proven expertise and strategies applied with a global perspective is essential. Through this alliance and close partnership with Pollination, we will help our clients develop and implement tactics to navigate these nuanced challenges while helping contribute to resolving climate change issues and realizing a nature-positive future in Asia and the rest of the world.”

Mizuho’s approach to sustainability extends beyond financial solutions. It aims to support clients in both economic and non-financial sectors with next-generation technologies that drive sustainable growth, elevate corporate value, and boost industrial competitiveness. By combining Pollination’s climate expertise with Mizuho’s extensive client network and financial capabilities, this partnership will enable a more robust support system for clients navigating complex climate challenges globally.