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Odakyu Electric Railway Co Ltd issued a JPY10bn (USD92m) senior unsecured green bond on January 31, 2019, to finance electric trains, double track projects, and station renovations in Japan.

This guide, published by RMI and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), provides a comprehensive framework for improving urban freight efficiency. It identifies key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor logistics performance, details best practices for reducing congestion and emissions, and offers a policy workbook for municipal authorities to implement data-driven planning and stakeholder engagement.

The Bank of Dalian Co., Ltd. issued a CNY2bn (USD290m) green bond on 27 December 2018 with a three-year tenor, intended to finance 11 projects in the transport and water treatment sectors.

A Green Bond Fact Sheet detailing a EUR 500 million green bond issuance by La Poste on November 30, 2018, to fund transport, buildings, and renewable energy projects.

This fact sheet details a USD 100 million green bond issued by EUROFIMA on November 30, 2017, specifically dedicated to financing electric rolling stock in the railway sector.

This fact sheet details a EUR 500 million green bond issued by Royal Schiphol Group NV on November 5, 2018, to fund low-carbon buildings and electric vehicle infrastructure at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.

This fact sheet details a EUR 100 million green bond issued by University Properties of Finland (SYK) on November 2, 2018, to finance sustainable building projects and infrastructure.

Encevo SA issued a EUR250m green Schuldschein on 23-Oct-2018, the first and largest of its kind in Luxembourg for 2018. The funds are allocated to renewable energy (solar, hydro), grid infrastructure, smart metering, DGNB Gold certified buildings, and electric vehicle infrastructure.

This fact sheet, based on interviews with EESI staff, examines the transition from diesel to battery-powered electric buses (BEBs), highlighting their environmental and health benefits, economic trade-offs, and the current state of deployment in the United States and globally.

A fact sheet detailing a EUR 500 million green bond issued by ALD SA on October 11, 2018, certified under the Low Carbon Transport Standard to finance low-emission vehicles.

This fact sheet details a EUR 500 million green bond issued by Energie Baden-Württemberg AG (EnBW) on October 3, 2018, with a 15-year tenor and a coupon of 1.875 percent.

A Green Bond Fact Sheet detailing a CNY366 million green asset-backed security (ABS) issued by BYD Auto on September 28, 2018, intended for use in the new energy vehicle sector.

This research paper examines how battery cost floors and climate policies influence the global adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and the resulting impact on passenger road-transport emissions.

The Carbon-Free Regions Handbook: Mobility is a guide by RMI that outlines strategic actions for regional governments to reduce the carbon intensity of transportation, which currently accounts for 14% of global greenhouse gas emissions.

This policy brief, prepared by the Institute for Economic Justice for the Labour Caucus in the Jobs Summit Economic Sector Interventions working group, outlines opportunities and policy requirements for transitioning South Africa's manufacturing sector toward a low-carbon economy. It identifies specific growth areas in renewable energy, transport, agriprocessing, water, and the circular economy, while emphasizing the need for a 'just transition' that protects workers and includes the informal economy.

This research note by Energy Innovation analyzes the economic and environmental impacts of a proposed Trump Administration policy to freeze federal fuel economy standards for cars and SUVs at 2020 levels, undoing planned increases for model years 2022 to 2025.

This case study describes a partnership between the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), the City of Austin, and Uber to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) within transportation network companies (TNCs). The initiative focused on understanding driver barriers through focus groups and implementing awareness campaigns to transition high-mileage drivers to zero-emission vehicles.

A Green Bond Fact Sheet for a SEK 2.5bn (USD 304.2m) green bond issued by Kungsleden AB on March 21, 2018, with a maturity date of March 21, 2022.

A Green Bond Fact Sheet for a RMB 500 million issuance by Yangzhou Traffic Industry Group Co., Ltd. to fund clean public transportation in Yangzhou, China.

This industry brief describes the Pay As You Save (PAYS) financing model designed to accelerate the adoption of electric buses in South Africa by removing the barrier of high upfront capital costs.