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A Green Bond Fact Sheet detailing two green bond issuances by Zürcher Kantonalbank in May 2018, totaling CHF 325 million, dedicated to energy-efficient buildings in Switzerland.

This verification report, conducted by oekom research on behalf of Volkswagen Immobilien (VWI), assesses the alignment of VWI's Green Bond Programme with the Climate Bond Standard Version 2.1. The report concludes that the 2018 Green Bond is in material conformance with the Pre-Issuance Requirements, with one specific exception regarding disclosure of the pre-issuance verification.

A fact sheet detailing a USD 60 million green bond issued by Fransabank SAL on April 26, 2018, marking the first green bond from a Lebanese issuer.

A fact sheet detailing the issuance of the first sovereign green bond from the Republic of Lithuania on May 3, 2018, intended to fund energy efficiency renovations for multi-apartment buildings.

This report by the NewClimate Institute analyzes how extending best practice policies across EU member states could enable the EU to achieve greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions of -55% to -62% below 1990 levels by 2030, aligning with the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C goal.

This report by the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) advocates for the implementation of Minimum Efficiency Standards for Rentals (MESR) as a strategy for cities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve residential energy security. Using the 'SmartRegs' program in Boulder, Colorado, as a primary case study, the document provides a seven-step roadmap for other cities to integrate energy efficiency requirements into their rental licensing processes.

A Green Bond Fact Sheet detailing a USD 150 million green bond issued by Landsea Green Group on April 25, 2018, to fund green buildings in China.

This fact sheet details a TWD 1 billion green bond issued by Hua Nan Commercial Bank on April 25, 2018, with a three-year tenor and a maturity date of April 25, 2021.

This fact sheet details a EUR 750 million green bond issued by ABN AMRO on April 18, 2018, which is notable for being the first bond certified under the Climate Bonds Standard's Marine Renewable Energy Criteria.

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority issued a USD 924 million green bond on October 3, 2017, to finance the construction of five new buildings and enabling works for the South Terminal Complex project at Orlando International Airport.

On 28-March-2018, PACE Funding Group issued a USD 50 million PACE ABS bond to finance residential property improvements focused on energy efficiency, water efficiency, and renewable energy. This represents the fourth PACE ABS issuer to enter the market.

This case study describes how the John Madden Company (JMC), a family-owned business in Colorado, implemented a large-scale energy efficiency project across two buildings in its portfolio. By utilizing Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing and bundling various efficiency measures, JMC achieved significant energy savings without upfront capital costs for the landlord or increased costs for tenants.

This executive summary by the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) outlines four key insights derived from interviews with eight leading net-zero energy (NZE) home builders in the US, who collectively account for 20 percent of the country's single-family NZE homes. The document discusses the economic viability of NZE homes, strategies for customer acquisition, the impact of labor shortages on construction methods, and the risk-mitigation benefits of building high-performance homes.

This verification report, produced by oekom research on April 9, 2018, confirms that ABN AMRO's 2018 Green Bond is in conformance with the Pre-Issuance Requirements of the Climate Bonds Standard. The report assesses the bank's selection of assets, internal controls, and reporting frameworks to ensure alignment with Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) criteria.

The San Rafael Joint Powers Financing Authority issued a USD 45.5 million green bond on March 26, 2018, to fund a new public safety centre and two fire stations, all of which achieved LEED Gold certification.

A Green Bond Fact Sheet detailing a CNY 1bn issuance by Shanghai Lingang Economic Development (Group) Co., Ltd. on March 20, 2018, to fund the construction of three green-certified office buildings in Shanghai, China.

This fact sheet describes a ZAR 1.1 billion green bond issued by Growthpoint Properties on March 9, 2018, marking the first time a South African corporate issued a green bond listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.

This policy brief outlines a consensus of six key policy areas identified by the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on Energy to accelerate the transition to clean energy. It argues that these policies can unlock economic opportunities estimated to exceed $1 trillion per year worldwide and provide a pathway to meet the 2 degrees Celsius climate goal by 2030 using existing technologies and business models.

This fact sheet from the Climate Bonds Initiative details the issuance of a EUR 4.5 billion green sovereign bond (Green OLO) by the Kingdom of Belgium on March 5, 2018.

The Kingdom of Belgium issued a EUR 4.5 billion green government bond (OLO) to finance climate and environmental projects, with a primary focus on clean transport.