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The 'Electrical Utility Criteria' (March 2024) by the Climate Bonds Initiative provides a framework for certifying electrical utilities, sustainability-linked debt (SLD), and use-of-proceeds (UoP) bonds. It establishes a transition pathway for greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity, aiming for net-zero by 2040 to align with a 1.5C goal. The criteria set specific thresholds for existing and new power generation capacities, including strict limits on non-combustion emissions for low-carbon sources and a phase-out schedule for unabated fossil fuel plants.

The 'Whitelist for Low-carbon Buildings technologies' is a fact sheet published by the Climate Bonds Initiative on December 7, 2023. It provides a curated list of approved energy-efficient, low-carbon, and sustainable technologies for building construction, renovation, and operation, aligned with the Climate Bonds buildings criteria to support the decarbonisation of building stock.

This fact sheet outlines the eligibility criteria for social housing buildings in Colombia to be certified under the Climate Bonds Standard, specifically utilizing the CASA Colombia v2.1 rating scheme and requirements for residential property upgrades.

This guide outlines the technical standards for commercial and residential buildings in Germany to be eligible as nominated use of proceeds in a Certified Climate Bond under the Climate Bonds Standard.

The 'Regulations for Mini-Grids Template' is a guide provided by the Alliance for Renewable Electrification to help countries standardize mini-grid licensing, technical standards, and tariff regulations to reduce transaction costs and attract private investment in rural electrification.