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Hanwha Energy Holdings USA issued a 3-year green bond on July 30, 2019, to finance solar energy production units and related infrastructure. The issuer, a subsidiary of the South Korean Hanwha Group, committed to annual allocation and impact reporting, tracking metrics such as CO2 reduction and renewable energy capacity.

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 JPY 6 billion green bond issued by Meidensha Corporation on July 23, 2019, to fund the expansion and construction of manufacturing facilities for electric and hybrid vehicle motors and rooftop solar panels in Japan.

This fact sheet details the issuance of a MYR470m (USD115m) green Sukuk by Telekosang Hydro One Sdn Bhd on July 15, 2019, to fund the construction of a 24MW run-of-the-river hydro plant in Malaysia.

This fact sheet from the Climate Bonds Initiative details a BRL 1.294 billion (USD 343 million) green bond issued by Neoenergia, a subsidiary of Iberdrola in Brazil, on July 23, 2019.

This fact sheet details a USD 453 million green bond issued by A2A SpA on July 2, 2019, with a 10-year tenor maturing in 2029. The bond is intended to finance or refinance projects across circular economy, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable mobility, while explicitly excluding fossil or nuclear energy generation.

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 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.

A fact sheet detailing a USD 150 million private placement green bond issued by China Banking Corp on October 19, 2018, to finance climate-related projects in the Philippines.

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 describes a USD 48.8 million green bond issuance by RethinkWaste, a joint powers authority in San Mateo County, California, to fund waste management and bioenergy projects.

The Bioenergy Criteria document, published by the Climate Bonds Initiative, establishes a certification scheme for bioenergy-related debt instruments, assets, and entities. It defines eligibility based on three core pillars: greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation thresholds, sustainable biomass feedstock requirements, and climate adaptation and resilience standards. The criteria aim to align bioenergy investments with the Paris Agreement by implementing a declining trajectory of allowable emissions intensity, targeting 'close to zero' by 2050.

This pre-issuance verification report by DNV GL Business Assurance Japan K.K. confirms that Meidensha's proposed Green Bonds are designed and planned in accordance with the Climate Bonds Standard v2.1, the ICMA Green Bond Principles 2018, and the Ministry of the Environment Japan Green Bond Guidelines 2017.

This fact sheet from the Climate Bonds Initiative details a EUR 500 million green bond issued by BayWa AG on June 26, 2019, to finance and refinance renewable energy projects.

This briefing by the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) examines the challenges and pitfalls associated with relying on private sector investment to bridge Africa's infrastructure financing deficit. It argues that while private capital is often promoted for its speed and lack of conditionalities, it is significantly more expensive, risk-averse, and less focused on development outcomes than public or multilateral funding. The document recommends that African policymakers strengthen domestic capacity and strategically use public funds for social infrastructure and project preparation to enhance regional agency.

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 USD 400 million green bond issued by Consorcio Transmantaro S.A. on April 16, 2019, to finance energy transmission infrastructure in Peru.