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This fact sheet details a CNY3bn green bond issued by the Bank of Guizhou on November 20, 2018, intended to fund urban and rural infrastructure projects including energy efficiency, pollution control, and public transportation.

This fact sheet details a EUR 500 million green covered bond issued by MünchenerHyp on November 8, 2018, to finance energy-efficient residential and commercial property mortgages in Germany.

This fact sheet details a JPY 10bn green bond issued by Japan Real Estate Investment Corporation on November 1, 2018, to finance and refinance certified green buildings and energy-efficient refurbishments.

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.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) provides updated estimates of global climate finance flows for 2015 and 2016, incorporating new data on electric vehicle sales and national development finance institutions. It analyzes the distribution of these flows by actor, sector, and region, while discussing the challenges of tracking adaptation and energy efficiency investments and the operationalization of Article 2.1(c) of the Paris Agreement.

This report by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) analyzes Estonia's progress in implementing the Paris Agreement, focusing specifically on climate change mitigation. It evaluates Estonia's alignment with the European Union's 2020 and 2030 climate and energy targets, examining greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, renewable energy shares, and energy efficiency. The report concludes that while Estonia is likely to meet its 2020 commitments, achieving the more ambitious 2030 targets will require additional measures across all sectors.

Marui Group Co Ltd issued a JPY10bn (USD89m) green bond on 25-Oct-2018, marking the first such issuance from the consumer goods sector in Japan. The proceeds are dedicated to renewable energy (solar and wind), sourcing 100% renewable electricity, and achieving specific energy reduction targets (30% to 50%) through upgrades to lighting, HVAC, and electrical infrastructure.

This fact sheet from the Climate Bonds Initiative details a JPY 10 billion green bond issued by Ana Holdings on October 24, 2018, to finance a new energy-efficient training center in Tokyo.

A Green Bond Fact Sheet detailing a EUR 500 million senior unsecured green bond issued by Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank on September 25, 2018, with a maturity date of September 25, 2020.

The Climate Bonds Initiative's Q3 2018 report on the Chinese green bond market details a total issuance of USD 8.5 billion for the quarter, with a cumulative USD 21.5 billion for the first three quarters of 2018. The report highlights the dominance of financial corporates, the growth of local government financing vehicles, and the ongoing alignment challenges between Chinese and international green bond definitions.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) describes the Rural Energy Savings Program (RESP), a USDA initiative providing zero-interest loans to rural electric cooperatives and utilities to fund energy efficiency and renewable energy projects for their members.

Willhem AB issued a SEK800m senior unsecured green bond on September 3, 2018, to finance green buildings, renewable energy, and clean transportation. The company, a Swedish real estate firm, targets a 25% reduction in building energy use relative to Swedish codes or specific certifications (e.g., LEED Gold, BREEAM Very Good). The Climate Bonds Initiative included the bond provided that fossil-fuel-based car pool projects comprise less than 5% of the proceeds or meet specific emission thresholds.

This policy brief by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) analyzes the relationship between energy efficiency and productive efficiency in Brazilian industry from 2003 to 2015. It finds that while individual firms have improved their resource use, the overall market share of the most efficient firms has declined, hindering aggregate productivity. The report argues that Brazil's energy efficiency policies have historically been reactive and focused on the residential sector, neglecting the industrial sector, which is the largest energy consumer.

This guide, produced by the Stockholm Environment Institute as part of the ENLARGE project, uses a 'Choose Your Own Adventure' (CYOA) format to educate policymakers and stakeholders on participatory democracy in the sustainable energy sector. It presents realistic, though fictional, scenarios involving a local government's attempt to implement an energy efficiency plan, including the construction of a wind farm and building renovations. The document explores the tensions between technical requirements, political consensus, and citizen engagement, providing strategies to improve social legitimacy, institutional sustainability, and political effectiveness.

A statement by EESI Board Chair Jared Blum reflecting on Senator John McCain's early bipartisan leadership on climate change and its influence on business, state policy, and national security perspectives.

Ho Bee Land issued a GBP200m (USD256m) green bridging loan on 23-Aug-2018 to partially fund the acquisition of Ropemaker Place in London, a building with LEED Platinum pre-certification and BREEAM excellent certification. This transaction marks the first green loan from a Singapore issuer and contributes to a cumulative national issuance of USD887m. The issuer committed to annual reporting on GHG avoidance, energy and water savings, and certifications via its sustainability report.

A guide providing ten affordable strategies for businesses to improve sustainability, focusing on energy efficiency, waste reduction, and ethical procurement to reduce environmental impact and operational costs.

This report by the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) outlines how cities can reduce carbon emissions from existing buildings through the strategic deployment of energy efficiency and distributed renewable energy systems, highlighting a specific case study of a cost-optimized point-of-sale policy.

This statement advocates for putting energy efficiency at the center of clean energy transitions, noting that it could contribute to 38% of global CO2 reductions by 2050. It highlights that efficiency reduces the burden on renewable energy production and storage, and promotes the use of existing smart energy systems, such as district heating and thermal storage in buildings, as cost-effective alternatives to batteries.

This executive summary by the Climate Policy Initiative analyzes the state of energy efficiency (EE) in Brazil, highlighting a historical tendency toward reactive, residential-focused policies rather than long-term industrial planning. Through an economic analysis of 106 industrial sectors from 2003 to 2015, the document finds a strong correlation between energy efficiency and productive efficiency, noting that while individual firms have improved, the market share of the most efficient firms has declined. The report concludes that correcting resource misallocation—particularly capital—could significantly boost aggregate productivity.