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The Reading Area Water Authority issued a USD 50 million US Municipal green bond on March 26, 2020, to refund its series of 2011 Water Revenue bonds, focusing on water distribution and water treatment.

This fact sheet details a USD 196 million green bond issuance by the Narragansett Bay Commission Wastewater System on March 19, 2020, intended for the advance refunding of outstanding Wastewater System Revenue Bonds.

A fact sheet detailing a AUD 65 million green loan issued by Local Government Super on March 18, 2020, certified under the Climate Bonds Standard v2.1 for low carbon commercial buildings in Australia.

The Green Bond Fact Sheet details a CNY 2 billion (USD 288 million) green bond issued by Ningbo City Rail Transportation Group Limited Company on March 13, 2020, to refinance three metro lines in Ningbo City.

This fact sheet details a JPY 5 billion green bond issued by Mitsui-Soko on March 10, 2020, to fund the construction of the Kanto P&M Center II, which aims for CASBEE certification.

Tohoku Electric Power Company issued a JPY5bn (USD45.4m) green bond on February 27, 2020, to refinance onshore wind, offshore wind, and geothermal energy projects. Certified under Climate Bonds Standard v2.1, it is the first power utility in Japan to receive such certification.

This Green Bond Fact Sheet details a USD 325 million green bond issued by Vena Energy on February 26, 2020, with a five-year tenor maturing on February 26, 2025. The bond is intended to fund renewable energy projects, specifically solar, wind, and hydropower, and is the first green bond from a Singaporean non-financial corporate to be denominated in USD and to acquire a green bond rating.

This fact sheet details a SEK 1 billion green bond issued by Santander Consumer Bank AS on February 12, 2020, specifically to refinance private vehicle consumer finance loans for electric vehicles in Norway.

A fact sheet detailing a JPY 2 billion green loan issued by Dream Private REIT on January 31, 2020, used to refinance the DPR Hiratsuka Logistics Center, which holds a 5-star BELS certification.

This fact sheet provides details on a green bond issued by Chengdu Rail Transit Group Co., Ltd on February 21, 2020, to finance subway construction in Chengdu, China.

This briefing by the Climate Bonds Initiative examines the role of green bonds and labelled loans in financing waste management and the circular economy. It highlights a significant investment gap, particularly in plastic waste management in Southeast Asia, and analyzes the market activity of corporate and municipal issuers globally, with a detailed focus on Japan's leadership in resource efficiency.

A Green Bond Fact Sheet for a CNY300m/USD44m issuance by Jiangsu Communications Holding Co.,Ltd to fund offshore wind construction in Jiangsu, China.

This fact sheet details a JPY 10 billion green bond issued by Kajima Corporation on February 28, 2020, to refinance the construction of two specific buildings in Japan.

LLC “SFC RuSol 1” (Solar Systems LLC) issued a RUB 5.7 billion (USD 92 million) secured green bond on February 6, 2020, to finance solar energy projects in Russia. The bond, which matures in 2030, is the first Russian green bond to fully dedicate proceeds to renewable energy. The issuer will provide annual reports on the use of funds and environmental impacts, specifically measuring kWh of renewable electricity generated and CO2 emissions reduced.

A fact sheet detailing a EUR 500 million green bond issued by Telia Co on February 11, 2020, to finance renewable energy, green digital solutions, energy efficiency, and green buildings.

This fact sheet details a EUR 20 million green bond issued by Ghelamco Invest (Ghelamco Group) on January 21, 2020, to finance or refinance sustainable and energy-efficient real estate projects.

This fact sheet details a EUR 750 million green bond issued by Bankinter on February 6, 2020, with a maturity date of October 6, 2027. The bond is a senior non-preferred financial corporate bond intended to finance or refinance renewable energy and green building projects.

This fact sheet details a PHP3bn (USD59m) green bond issued by Arthaland on February 6, 2020, to finance or refinance green buildings in the Philippines.

GSP Renewable Energy Pte Ltd, a Singapore-incorporated company, issued a USD15m unsecured green bond on July 30, 2019, to finance renewable energy projects in mainland China. The proceeds support distributed rooftop solar stations with a total capacity of 34.39MWp across Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou, and Wuxi. The bond is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and is part of the company's Project Clover.

A fact sheet detailing a HKD 3.6 billion (USD 460 million) green loan issued by Capital Court Limited on September 17, 2019, to finance a hotel property in Hong Kong.