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ISS-oekom conducted a pre-issuance verification of EnBW's 2018 Green Bond against the Climate Bonds Standard (Version 2.1) and specific sector criteria for wind, solar, low carbon transport, and marine renewable energy. Following a desk-based assessment of project selection, internal controls, and reporting processes, ISS-oekom concluded that the bond is in conformance with the required standards.

ISS-oekom conducted a desk-based assessment of Encavis AG's Green Schuldschein against the Climate Bond Standard Version 2.1 and the Solar Energy Standard version 2.1. The verification focused on the selection of nominated projects and assets, internal processes and controls, and proposed reporting. Based on limited assurance procedures, ISS-oekom concluded that the Green Schuldschein is in conformance with the Pre-Issuance Requirements.

oekom research verified that Landesbank Baden-Württemberg's (LBBW) Green Bond Programme conforms to the Climate Bond Standard Version 2.1. The programme focuses on financing green commercial buildings and renewable energy projects, specifically on- and offshore wind and solar energy. LBBW employs a methodology developed by Drees & Sommer Advanced Building Technologies GmbH to identify commercial buildings in the top 15% of the German market for low carbon performance, using building age and energy performance certificates as primary criteria. The verification confirmed LBBW's processes for project selection, tracking of proceeds, and reporting commitments.

oekom research conducted a limited assurance review of SNCF Réseau's Green Bond Programme and found no evidence of non-conformance with the Climate Bond Standard Version 2.0 and the Low Carbon Land Transport eligibility criteria. The verification covered the selection of projects, internal processes and controls, and reporting requirements. SNCF Réseau intends to use the bond to (re-)finance low carbon rail transportation, with expected net proceeds between EUR 0.5 billion and 1 billion against forecasted financing requirements of approximately EUR 2.8 billion for 2016. The report confirms that SNCF Réseau has established processes for project eligibility, tracking of proceeds via an internal IT system, and plans for periodic assurance engagements.