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This report by Carbon Trust Assurance Limited provides a pre-issuance verification of Nedbank Limited's Sustainable Development Goals Issuance Framework and Guideline for Sustainable Asset Selection. The assessment confirms that the proposed green bond, intended to finance wind and solar energy projects in South Africa, conforms to the pre-issuance requirements of the Climate Bonds Standard Version 2.1.

This fact sheet details the Mill City Solar Loan, a USD 242 million Solar Asset-Backed Security (ABS) issued on March 20, 2019, by Paramount Equity Mortgage, LLC (operating as Loanpal). The notes are backed by residential consumer solar loans for energy systems and storage, with a maturity date of March 20, 2043.

This fact sheet from the Climate Bonds Initiative details a EUR 500 million (USD 560 million) green bond issued by LeasePlan on March 7, 2019, to finance the acquisition of battery-powered electric vehicles.

This fact sheet details a CNY1bn green private placement note issued by Nanjing Pukou Kangju Construction Group on January 29, 2019, to finance affordable housing meeting specific green building certifications in China.

A fact sheet detailing a USD 45 million green bond issued by the Oregon School District on March 1, 2019, to finance the construction of the first net zero carbon/zero energy school building in Wisconsin.

This fact sheet details a USD 227.8 million green bond issued by FYI Properties on March 5, 2019, to refinance a LEED Platinum certified development on the Washington State Capitol Campus in Olympia, Washington.

Hitachi Capital Corporation issued a JPY10bn (USD89m) unsecured green bond on 28-Feb-2019 to finance solar PV and wind power projects in Japan. The funds are split between new loans (40%) and refinancing (60%). The issuer, which targets over 500MW of renewable capacity for 2018, will report on the allocation and environmental benefits annually.

A fact sheet detailing a JPY 7.9 billion green bond issued by Renewable Japan on February 22, 2019, to fund a solar photovoltaic power plant in Noboribetsu, Hokkaido.

This report by the Climate Bonds Initiative examines the role of taxonomies—systematic classifications of green assets—in supporting the growth of the green bond market. It discusses the challenges of identifying eligible assets, the emergence of national and regional guidelines, and the development of comprehensive frameworks by the European Commission and the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO).

A Green Bond Fact Sheet for a CNY 400 million issuance by Shandong Water Affairs Development Co., Ltd, a government-backed entity in China, intended for water conservation and wastewater treatment projects.

A fact sheet detailing the issuance of a CAD 35 million green bond by Concordia University on February 8, 2019, to finance the construction of a new Science Hub on its Loyola Campus.

This fact sheet details a SEK 6 billion (USD 604 million) green bond issued by Stora Enso on February 20, 2019, marking the first entry of a Finnish forest product company into the green bond market.

Reykjavik Energy issued a USD 29 million (ISK 3,528 million) green bond on February 18, 2019, with a 36-year tenor. The funds are earmarked for eight categories, primarily renewable energy, energy distribution, and water management. This issuance is the first in Iceland for 2019 and the third overall in the country.

This fact sheet details a JPY 5.3bn (USD 48m) green project bond issued by JA Solar Japan Co Ltd on 13 February 2019 to fund a solar power generation facility in Fukushima.

This fact sheet details a JPY 2 billion green bond issued by Kenedix Office Investment Corporation on February 15, 2019, to refinance two certified office buildings in Japan.

This fact sheet details a NOK 400 million green bond issued by NorgesGruppen, a major Norwegian food retailer, on February 15, 2019, to finance clean transportation, green buildings, and renewable energy projects in Norway.

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.

A fact sheet detailing a PHP15bn (USD287m) green bond issued by the Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) on February 1, 2019, to fund renewable energy, green buildings, transport, and waste management projects in the Philippines.

A Green Bond Fact Sheet for a USD 7 million bond issued by the Rolling Creek Utility District on February 1, 2019, to finance water and wastewater treatment projects and drainage facilities.