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This fact sheet from the International Institute for Sustainable Development evaluates Turkey's fossil fuel funding, ranking it last among G20 OECD member countries with an overall score of 48/100. The document highlights high levels of support for coal production and fossil fuel consumption, while noting a decrease in state-owned enterprise investments.

This executive summary from Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) analyzes the gap between financial commitments and actual disbursements for energy projects in 20 high-impact countries (HICs) across Africa and Asia. Using OECD Creditor Reporting System (CRS) data, the report highlights that while energy finance disbursements grew faster than overall development finance between 2013 and 2018, they still significantly lag behind commitments, hindering the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7).

This report chapter from Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) analyzes development finance for energy projects with gender equality objectives between 2008 and 2018. It highlights a significant gap between general development finance and energy-specific finance targeting gender equality, identifies methodological failures in current tracking systems, and proposes a new framework for reporting and measuring gender-focused energy outcomes.

This 2020 report by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) analyzes the gap between financial commitments and actual disbursements for energy access in High-Impact Countries (HICs). Using OECD Creditor Reporting System (CRS) data, it evaluates the efficiency of development financing for electricity and clean cooking, identifying systemic delays and project design flaws that hinder the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7).

This fact sheet details a BRL 530 million (USD 131 million) green bond issued by Transmissora Serra da Mantiqueira (TSM), a special purpose vehicle controlled by the Brazilian energy holding company Alupar, to finance transmission infrastructure connected to Brazil's national grid.

This fact sheet from the Climate Bonds Initiative details a EUR 350 million perpetual green bond issued by Citycon on November 22, 2019, to fund environmental improvements in urban shopping centres.

This fact sheet details a JPY300m (USD3m) private placement green bond issued by Shizen Energy Inc. on November 29, 2019, to finance a solar power plant in Japan.

This fact sheet details a EUR 300 million green bond issued by Ceetrus, a France-based real estate developer, on November 26, 2019. The bond is dedicated to financing and refinancing certified green buildings within the European Union that meet specific energy efficiency and certification standards.

A Green Bond Fact Sheet detailing a USD 500 million green bond issued by Welltower on December 16, 2019, for the purpose of funding green buildings and energy and water efficiency improvements.

This fact sheet describes a EUR 750 million green covered bond issued by Caisse Française de Financement Local (Caffil), a subsidiary of the SFIL Group, on November 13, 2019. The bond is designed to refinance green loans provided to the French local public sector for projects in energy, buildings, transport, water, and waste management.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) analyzes fossil fuel subsidies in British Columbia, arguing that they undermine the province's climate goals and the CleanBC plan.

A Green Bond Fact Sheet detailing a EUR22m/USD24m bond issued by Grenergy Renovables on November 8, 2019, to finance solar and onshore wind projects.

This fact sheet details a USD 650 million green bond issued by PNC Financial Services Group on November 1, 2019, with a five-year tenor. The proceeds are allocated to renewable energy, energy efficiency, and green buildings, with the Climate Bonds Initiative noting PNC as the first of its kind to dedicate a share of proceeds to waste projects.

The 2019 Global Landscape of Climate Finance report by the Climate Policy Initiative analyzes global climate-related primary investment from 2013 to 2018. It finds that while annual climate finance reached record levels, crossing the USD half-trillion mark in 2017 and 2018, current investment levels remain significantly below what is required to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement and a 1.5 ˚C scenario.

This fact sheet details a green bond issued by Guangdong Electric Power Development Company on October 22, 2019, to fund solar projects and other green initiatives.

The executive summary of the 'Energizing Finance: Understanding the Landscape 2019' report analyzes sustainable energy finance from 2013 to 2017, highlighting significant funding gaps for electricity and clean cooking access, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, and the continued investment in fossil fuels.

This fact sheet details a USD 250 million senior secured green bond issued by China Jinmao Holdings on June 21, 2019, with a five-year tenor and a 4% coupon.

This fact sheet describes a CAD 751 million green bond issuance by the Mobilinx Hurontario General Partnership to finance the Hurontario Light Rail Transit (LRT) project in Ontario, Canada.

The Green Bond Fact Sheet details a KES 4.3 billion (USD 41.5 million) green bond issued by Acorn Holdings on October 3, 2019, to finance residential construction in Nairobi, Kenya.

This fact sheet from the Climate Bonds Initiative details a EUR 750 million green bond issued by Assicurazioni Generali on October 1, 2019, marking several firsts for the Italian insurance and financial corporate sectors.