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This fact sheet details a EUR1bn green bond issued by Telefónica on 05-Feb-2019, marking the first green bond by a European ICT issuer. The proceeds are intended to finance projects promoting energy efficiency and GHG emission reductions within Telefónica's operations and those of its clients.

A fact sheet by the Climate Bonds Initiative detailing a USD 1 billion green bond issued by Verizon Communications Inc. on February 8, 2019, to fund renewable energy, energy efficiency, green buildings, sustainable water management, and biodiversity and conservation.

Pepper Group issued green RMBS tranches totaling EUR110m and AUD75m on December 6, 2018, to fund green mortgages. Eligibility is based on building energy performance, targeting the top 15% of the market using specific building codes and standards in New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania, with these criteria serving as a proxy for other Australian regions.

The Swedish Covered Bond Corporation (SCBC) issued a SEK 6bn (USD 663m) green covered bond on January 30, 2019, to finance mortgages for energy-efficient buildings and energy efficiency upgrades.

The City of St Louis Park issued a USD 43.7 million green bond on December 28, 2018, to finance a LEED Gold certified multifamily housing project via a loan to E-Generation One, LLC.

This briefing by the Climate Bonds Initiative examines the use of green bonds to finance low-carbon buildings and energy efficiency globally, with a specific focus on opportunities for Japan. It details the role of various issuers, including property companies, banks, and governments, and highlights the significance of the green securitisation market.

This briefing by the Climate Bonds Initiative examines the use of green bonds to finance low-carbon buildings and energy efficiency globally and specifically within Japan. It details the role of various issuers, including financial institutions, sovereign entities, and asset-backed securities (ABS), while highlighting the potential for Japan to leverage its technical expertise in energy efficiency to expand its green bond market.

This report applies the Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) methodology to evaluate the financial and macroeconomic viability of green economy (GE) investments in Georgia, specifically focusing on the building, agriculture, and tourism sectors. It demonstrates that while traditional financial analysis may show limited returns, a systemic approach accounting for externalities and GDP growth reveals significant positive returns for taxpayers.

This working paper, produced by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) and Heriot-Watt University, introduces a 'Cooling for All Needs Assessment' tool. The tool is designed to help governments and NGOs move beyond equipment-based projections to a holistic, needs-driven analysis of cooling requirements across human comfort, food security, and health services to inform National Cooling Plans.

The Energy Progress Report 2019, a joint publication by five custodian agencies, tracks global progress toward Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7). While the world is making progress in electricity access, renewable energy adoption, and energy efficiency, the report concludes that current ambition levels are insufficient to meet 2030 targets. Significant gaps remain in clean cooking access and electricity availability, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa.

This fact sheet details a JPY 5.1 billion (USD 45 million) green bond issued by GLP J-REIT on December 20, 2018, to refinance a logistics facility with CASBEE B+ certification.

This fact sheet details a USD 310 million green bond issued by New World China Land Limited on December 18, 2018, to finance LEED-certified buildings in China's Greater Bay Area.

This Green Bond Fact Sheet describes a JPY 5.5 billion senior unsecured green bond issued by Invesco Office J-REIT on December 13, 2018, with a five-year tenor maturing on December 13, 2023.

This fact sheet details a EUR 75 million green bond issued by SID Banka, a Slovenian development bank, on December 5, 2018. The bond supports a broad range of green sectors, including renewable energy, transport, and land use, with specific exclusions for fossil fuel-based assets.

This fact sheet from the Green Economy Coalition describes the challenges and opportunities for transitioning to a green economy in Peru. It highlights a gap between private sector dynamism and slow public sector policy implementation, while identifying specific barriers facing green small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Kilroy Realty LP issued a USD 400 million senior secured green bond on November 29, 2018, to finance the development or refurbishment of properties achieving LEED Gold certification or higher, as well as energy and water efficiency improvements. The company, a REIT operating Class A properties along the US West Coast, committed to annual reporting on proceed allocations verified by an independent assurance company.

The South Africa’s Low-Emission Development Strategy (SA LEDS) 2050 is a strategic framework designed to transition South Africa to a low-carbon growth path by 2050. It aligns national policies with the Paris Agreement and the country's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC), focusing on a 'peak, plateau and decline' emissions trajectory. The strategy outlines sectoral measures for energy, industry, agriculture, forestry, and waste, while emphasizing a 'Just Transition' to ensure socio-economic upliftment and job security during the shift away from fossil fuels.

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 SEK 1bn (USD 110m) green bond issued by Fastpartner, a Swedish real estate company, on November 30, 2018. The bond is a senior unsecured instrument with a 3.5-year tenor, intended to finance energy-efficient buildings and renewable energy systems.

PROTISA Peru issued a PEN100m (USD30m) green bond on October 23, 2018, to fund energy efficiency and sustainable water and waste management projects, primarily at its Cañete Paper machine. The company, a subsidiary of CMPC, committed to annual reporting on metrics such as water savings and PM reduction.