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Millicom issued a SEK2bn (USD210m) senior unsecured green bond on May 15, 2019, maturing in May 2024. The funds are allocated toward energy efficiency in data centres and networks, spectrum acquisition for underserved communities, and ICT skills training. The Climate Bonds Initiative views this as a positive diversification of the Swedish green bond market.

This report analyzes the technical and economic feasibility of Estonia reaching climate neutrality (net-zero greenhouse gas emissions) by 2050. It identifies a suite of measures across energy, transport, industry, agriculture, and land use (LULUCF) to move from the current -80% reduction target to -100%. The analysis concludes that this goal is technically possible and potentially profitable in the long term, though it requires a significant acceleration of investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy.

This fact sheet from the Climate Bonds Initiative details a JPY 5bn (USD 46m) senior unsecured green bond issued by Japan Prime Realty Investment Corporation on July 31, 2019, with a 10-year tenor maturing in 2029.

This Green Bond Fact Sheet describes a EUR 1.5 billion (USD 1.7 billion) green bond issued by E.ON SE on August 28, 2019, to finance or refinance renewable energy, energy efficiency, and clean transportation projects.

This fact sheet details a JPY 1bn green term loan issued by Nagoya Railroad Co., Ltd. on March 29, 2019, to fund the construction of energy-efficient office buildings near Nagoya station.

Owens Corning issued a US$450 million green bond in August 2019 to fund renewable energy, energy efficiency, and recycled material programs. While noted as the first US industrial company to enter the green bond market, the issuance lacks a formal reporting commitment or certification.

This fact sheet details a CHF 200 million green bond issued by BKW Group on July 29, 2019, marking the first utility issuer in Switzerland to do so. The bond, with a maturity date of July 29, 2027, is used to finance renewable energy, energy efficiency, green buildings, and terrestrial biodiversity conservation, with current allocations focused on hydro and wind power plants.

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 from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) analyzes employment trends in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate resilience, focusing on the United States and global leaders. It utilizes data from the 2019 U.S. Energy Employment Report (USEER) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to quantify jobs across various green technology sectors.

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 details a EUR 700 million green bond issued by Ferrovie dello Stato (FS) on July 5, 2019, to finance the procurement of energy-efficient passenger and freight trains for the Italian rail network.

This report provides the pre-issuance verification findings by Vigeo Eiris for Société Générale SFH’s first Green Covered Bond issuance in 2019. The verification confirms that the bond's framework and the selection of eligible residential mortgage loans align with the Climate Bonds Standard version 2.1 and the Low Carbon Buildings Standard Version 1.0.

This fact sheet provides a comprehensive overview of employment statistics in the renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate resilience sectors, focusing primarily on the United States while providing global comparisons. It utilizes data from various sources, including the U.S. Energy Employment Report (USEER) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), to detail job growth, sectoral distributions, and the challenges of quantifying emerging fields like climate adaptation.

A fact sheet detailing a USD 100 million private placement green bond issued by Banco Galicia on June 1, 2018, which marked the first corporate green bond issuance in Argentina.

This fact sheet details a SEK 1.5 billion (USD 160 million) green bond issued by Akademiska Hus AB on June 20, 2019, to finance university properties and sustainable infrastructure in Sweden.

This guidance document by the NewClimate Institute provides Energy Community Contracting Parties with a framework to consolidate overlapping climate and energy planning processes into a single, efficient system to reduce resource burdens and ensure alignment with international obligations.

A letter from the Centre for Environmental Rights, on behalf of the Life After Coal Campaign, to the South African Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, urging the prioritisation of a coal phase-out and a just transition to sustainable energy systems.

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.