Phiten taps Shiga Bank sustainability loan, cites femcare push
What's the deal? PhitenDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, a Kyoto-based body care company, secured financing through Shiga Bank's "Shigagin" Sustainable Evaluation Loan on September 30, 2026. The bank's loan rewards companies whose work supports sustainable social growth.
Why now? Phiten marked its 43rd anniversary in 2026. Founded in 1983, it develops products using proprietary technology to support relaxation and recovery for users ranging from the general public to athletes.
What earned it? Shigagin Economic and Cultural Center issued an evaluation report after assessing Phiten's KPIs. These included the number of co-creation projects on healthy life expectancy — carried over from its previous loan — and a newly planned femcare business.
What's the endgame? Under its "all to support health" motto, Phiten plans to strengthen its food, home appliance, housing, and construction segments. It aims to contribute to regional communities, the environment, and stable economic growth.
The company holds over 100 patents worldwide for its "AquaMetal" technology, which disperses metals in water at the nanoscale.
The signal: Sustainability-linked lending is pushing beyond carbon metrics into health and gender-focused targets. Phiten's femcare KPI shows regional banks tying credit terms to specific social outcomes.
Read more: prtimes.jp
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