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This fact sheet from the Climate Bonds Initiative provides a statistical overview of the global green bond market for the first half (H1) of 2018, detailing issuance volumes by issuer type, use of proceeds, and the impact of US tax legislation on municipal bonds.

This briefing by the Climate Bonds Initiative outlines key public sector green bond policy developments from the first half of 2018, focusing on sovereign issuance, national guidelines, financial incentives, and the role of central banks in supporting the energy transition.

This July 2018 briefing by the Climate Bonds Initiative analyzes the state of the green bond market in India, highlighting a cumulative issuance of USD 6.5 billion and a strong dominance of renewable energy projects. The report details the roles of public and private sector issuers, the prevalence of external certifications, and potential growth areas in transport, buildings, and agriculture.

The Climate Bonds Initiative conducted a scoping exercise to identify the potential for US municipal issuers to scale up green bond issuance. The study identified USD 264 billion in outstanding bonds from 1,436 'pure-play' climate-aligned issuers—entities deriving more than 95% of their revenue from climate solutions—most of which are not currently labeled as green bonds.

This briefing by the Climate Bonds Initiative explores the critical role of climate adaptation and resilience in infrastructure investments to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It highlights the current investment gap in the green bond market, where adaptation is significantly underfunded compared to mitigation, and proposes principles for improving definitions and disclosure to scale capital mobilization.

This fact sheet details a CAD 450 million green bond issued by Ontario Power Generation on June 22, 2018, to finance hydroelectric projects and other clean energy initiatives in Canada.

This fact sheet details a EUR 500 million green bond issued by KBC on June 27, 2018, marking the first Belgian green bond from a financial corporate. The bond is certified under the Climate Bonds Standard for solar, wind, marine renewable energy, and low carbon residential buildings.

This fact sheet details a USD 75 million private placement PACE ABS issued by Greenworks Lending on September 25, 2017, marking the first securitisation of commercial property assessed clean energy (C-PACE) assets in the USA.

A fact sheet detailing a AUD 200 million green bond issued by NAB Trust Services Limited on June 26, 2018, to fund a portfolio of existing solar and onshore wind projects in Australia.

A fact sheet detailing a JPY 10bn green bond issued by Mitsubishi Estate on June 26, 2018, to finance the construction of the Tokyo Tokiwabashi Project Tower-A.

Nacka Kommun issued a SEK500m (USD57m) green bond on 8-Jun-2018 to fund projects in renewable energy, certified buildings, clean transport, water/waste management, and climate adaptation. The bond follows a framework requiring specific energy reduction targets (25-35%) and certifications for buildings. Nacka is the second Swedish municipality to enter the green bond market in 2018, contributing to a total of USD2.5bn (17%) of Sweden's green bond issuance from local governments.

A fact sheet detailing a USD 35 million green bond issuance by the Placer County Public Financing Authority to refinance the mPower Placer Program, a PACE-equivalent initiative for energy and water efficiency in California.

A fact sheet detailing a USD 466 million solar asset-backed security (ABS) issuance by Vivint Solar on June 11, 2018, which is noted as the largest solar securitisation to date.

A fact sheet detailing a CNY 400 million green bond issued by Huaneng Tiancheng Financial Leasing on June 22, 2018, to finance wind turbine purchases for operators in China.

A Green Bond Fact Sheet for a USD 450 million issuance by Alexandria Real Estate Equities, intended to finance buildings with minimum LEED Gold certification.

This briefing by the Climate Bonds Initiative explores the synergies between green bonds and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), arguing that climate mitigation and adaptation are essential for achieving the 2030 Agenda. It identifies six specific SDGs that benefit most directly from green bond investment and emphasizes the need for climate risk disclosure across all thematic bond labels to ensure long-term sustainability.

This fact sheet details a EUR 1.5 billion green covered bond issued by DNB Boligkreditt on June 19, 2018, certified under the Low Carbon Buildings (Residential) standard. The proceeds are dedicated to financing Norwegian residential buildings meeting specific national building codes (TEK10 or TEK17) and CBI proxy methodologies.

A fact sheet detailing a CNY 400 million green bond issued by Hengan Electrical Engineering Co., Ltd on May 4, 2018, to fund hydropower generation in the Yunnan region of China.

This fact sheet details a CNY 1.5 billion green bond issued by Chouzhou Commercial Bank on June 7, 2018, with a three-year tenor. The proceeds are allocated to resource conservation, low-carbon transport, and ecological protection, with an assurance report provided by EY.

The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (London Branch) issued a USD 1bn and EUR 500m green bond on 14 June 2018. Certified for solar, wind, marine renewable energy, and low carbon transport, the proceeds fund projects in China, Pakistan, and Scotland. It is the largest green bond listed on the London Stock Exchange and the first Chinese issuance on the International Securities Market.