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This fact sheet details a SEK 1bn (USD 107.8m) green bond issued by Electrolux on March 27, 2019, with a five-year tenor maturing on March 27, 2024. The bond is a senior unsecured instrument intended to finance projects across energy, buildings, waste management, and industrial processes, aligned with the company's sustainability promises.

A fact sheet detailing a USD 65 million green bond issuance by Washington State University on July 16, 2019, used to refund and refinance LEED-certified buildings.

This fact sheet provides details on a JPY 5 billion green bond issued by Activia Properties Inc. (API), a Japanese real estate investment trust, on July 9, 2019, to fund certified green buildings and energy-efficient refurbishments.

This Green Bond Fact Sheet describes a EUR 500 million (USD 570 million) green bond issued by Vattenfall AB on June 24, 2019, with a maturity date of June 24, 2026.

This fact sheet describes a USD 48.8 million green bond issuance by RethinkWaste, a joint powers authority in San Mateo County, California, to fund waste management and bioenergy projects.

This executive summary from the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) details approximately CAD 700 million in public subsidies provided by Ontario for fossil fuel consumption in 2018/19. The document identifies the primary categories of these subsidies and proposes a framework for reform to transition toward a low-carbon economy.

This fact sheet from the Climate Bonds Initiative details a EUR 500 million green bond issued by BayWa AG on June 26, 2019, to finance and refinance renewable energy projects.

This briefing by the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) examines the challenges and pitfalls associated with relying on private sector investment to bridge Africa's infrastructure financing deficit. It argues that while private capital is often promoted for its speed and lack of conditionalities, it is significantly more expensive, risk-averse, and less focused on development outcomes than public or multilateral funding. The document recommends that African policymakers strengthen domestic capacity and strategically use public funds for social infrastructure and project preparation to enhance regional agency.

A fact sheet detailing a CNY 980 million green Asset-Backed Security (ABS) issued by Shenzhen Energy Environmental Engineering Co. Ltd. on April 26, 2019, to fund new waste-to-energy plants.

This fact sheet details a USD 400 million green bond issued by Consorcio Transmantaro S.A. on April 16, 2019, to finance energy transmission infrastructure in Peru.

This fact sheet details a CNY200 million green bond issued by Xinjiang New Energy (Group) Co., Ltd. on June 17, 2019, to refinance operational renewable energy and waste treatment projects in China.

This fact sheet from the Climate Bonds Initiative details a EUR140 million (USD157 million) green bond issued by European Energy A/S on June 20, 2019, to fund renewable energy projects and refinance existing debt.

The Green Bond Fact Sheet details a EUR 500 million green bond issued by ESB, a government-backed integrated energy company, on June 11, 2019. The bond is intended to finance and refinance projects focused on renewable energy, energy efficiency, clean transportation, and green buildings.

A fact sheet detailing a CNY 2 billion green bond issued by the Bank of Zhengzhou on June 5, 2019, with a three-year tenor and proceeds allocated to pollution prevention, clean transport, energy saving, and adaptation.

This research paper by the Climate Policy Initiative, produced in collaboration with PT Sarana Multi Infrastruktur (Persero), examines the potential for a guarantee instrument to attract private capital for renewable energy in Indonesia. It identifies a significant investment gap and explores how credit guarantees can mitigate specific risks to help the country reach its 2025 clean energy targets.

This fact sheet from the Climate Bonds Initiative details a EUR 750 million (USD 840 million) green bond issued by Vodafone on May 24, 2019, marking the first time a UK ICT company has entered the green bond market.

This fact sheet details a USD 38 million Asset-Backed Security (ABS) green bond issued by the Connecticut Green Bank on April 9, 2019, to finance the Residential Solar Investment Program (RSIP).

This fact sheet details a JPY 10 billion green bond issued by United Urban Investment (UUR), a Japanese Real Estate Investment Trust, on May 23, 2019, to finance and refinance a portfolio of certified green buildings in Japan.

This fact sheet details a EUR 5.98 billion sovereign green bond issued by the State of the Netherlands on May 21, 2019, which is the first European sovereign green bond to receive Climate Bonds Certification and the first sovereign green bond with a AAA rating.

This fact sheet details a CNY 3 billion (USD 441.6 million) green asset-backed security (ABS) issued by Guangzhou Metro Group Co., Ltd. on January 24, 2019, to fund rail transit projects and manage corporate liabilities.