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A fact sheet detailing a USD 1 billion green bond issued by the Bank of China (London Branch) on June 7, 2018, which is certified under several Climate Bonds Standard criteria to fund wind, wastewater, and urban rail projects.

A Green Bond Fact Sheet for a USD 750 million senior unsecured bond issued by National Australia Bank on June 11, 2018, with a maturity date of September 20, 2021.

A fact sheet detailing a SEK 500 million green bond issued by Vacse AB on June 7, 2018, to finance green buildings, renewable energy, and clean transportation infrastructure.

This briefing by the Climate Bonds Initiative analyzes the first green bond issued in the shipping sector by Japan's Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) on 24 May 2018. While the bond finances lower-emission LNG-fuelled ships, the author argues that LNG is an incremental improvement that fails to meet the steep decarbonization trajectories required by the Paris Agreement and the IMO's 2030 targets.

A fact sheet detailing a JPY 24.5 billion green bond issued by the Japan Railway Construction, Transport and Technology Agency (JRTT) on February 27, 2018, to finance urban rail development in Japan.

A Green Bond Fact Sheet detailing an 800 million SEK green bond issued by Stena Metall Finans AB on June 1, 2018, to finance waste recycling projects in Sweden.

This guide outlines the technical standards for commercial and residential buildings in Germany to be eligible as nominated use of proceeds in a Certified Climate Bond under the Climate Bonds Standard.

A Green Bond Fact Sheet for a SEK 2.5bn (USD 304.2m) green bond issued by Kungsleden AB on March 21, 2018, with a maturity date of March 21, 2022.

NYK – Nippon Yusen Kaisha issued a JPY10bn green bond on 24 May 2018 to finance LNG-fuelled ships and related emission-reduction technologies. While the Climate Bonds Initiative included the bond in its database, it noted that LNG alone is insufficient for required emission cuts and emphasized the need for fuel efficiency optimisation and future-proofing vessels for renewable fuels to avoid fossil fuel lock-in.

A fact sheet detailing a SEK 1bn green bond issued by Vastra Gotalandsregionen on May 30, 2018, to fund energy-efficient and certified buildings.

This fact sheet details a SEK 5.2 billion green covered bond issued by Landshypotek Bank on May 25, 2018, marking the first green covered bond and the largest bond from Sweden. The proceeds are primarily used to finance sustainable forestry with FSC and/or PEFC certification, as well as wind, solar, and energy-efficient buildings.

This assurance report, produced by Multiconsult Norge AS on May 25, 2018, verifies that the EUR 1 billion green bond issued by SpareBank 1 Boligkreditt (SpaBol) in January 2018 conforms to the post-issuance requirements of the Climate Bonds Standard Version 2.1. The bond is backed by a pool of Norwegian residential mortgages for energy-efficient buildings.

Taipei Fubon Commercial Bank issued a TWD1Bn green bond on March 1, 2018, to fund renewable energy and energy technology, specifically solar and wind power stations.

A Green Bond Fact Sheet detailing a USD 91.1 million issuance by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority on May 23, 2018, to fund projects at Marin General Hospital.

This fact sheet details a TWD1Bn (USD190m) green bond issued by Taiwan Business Bank on January 5, 2018, with a three-year tenor. The proceeds are allocated to renewable energy, energy efficiency, and waste management, aligning with Taiwanese government green bond requirements.

This fact sheet details a CNY 1.2 billion (USD 188 million) green bond issued by Nanjing Metro on January 10, 2018, to finance metro construction in Nanjing City using a land value capture model.

This fact sheet details a JPY 8 billion green bond issued by Japan Retail Fund Investment Corp on May 25, 2018, to fund the acquisition of certified energy-efficient buildings.

A Green Bond Fact Sheet for a RMB 500 million issuance by Yangzhou Traffic Industry Group Co., Ltd. to fund clean public transportation in Yangzhou, China.

This fact sheet details a CNY 1.5 billion green bond issued by Zhongyuan Bank Co., Ltd. on April 25, 2018, intended to finance wastewater treatment and other green infrastructure projects in China.

The City of Tampa, Florida, issued a USD 84.6 million green bond on April 26, 2018, to finance stormwater management and pollution reduction projects.