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This white paper by the Climate Bonds Initiative proposes a comprehensive framework and five core principles to define and finance 'credible transitions' for high-emitting entities and activities. The goal is to provide a scientifically robust standard that prevents greenwashing and aligns transition finance with the Paris Agreement's goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.

This executive summary by the Climate Bonds Initiative outlines a framework for 'transition finance' to support the shift toward an environmentally friendly economy. It establishes five core principles to ensure that transition-related financial instruments are credible and aligned with the Paris Agreement, specifically targeting a 1.5°C warming limit and net-zero emissions by 2050.

This executive summary from the Climate Bonds Initiative proposes an ambitious framework for identifying and labeling 'credible' transition investments to prevent greenwashing and support the growth of a transition bond market aligned with the Paris Agreement.

Leader Energy issued a MYR260m (USD60.9m) Green Sukuk on July 16, 2020, to refinance two solar photovoltaic projects in Kedah, Malaysia, with a combined capacity of 49MWac. The 18-year bond was underwritten by HSBC Amanah Malaysia Bhd and attracted 12 investors from the insurance and financial sectors.

This fact sheet details a CNY 1 billion green bond issued by Great Wall Guosing Financial Leasing Co Ltd on August 24, 2020, to fund wind and solar energy projects in China.

This fact sheet details a USD 300 million green bond issued by Piedmont Operating Partnership on August 12, 2020, with a maturity date of August 15, 2030. The proceeds are primarily intended for the February 2020 acquisition of the LEED Certified Galleria Office Towers, costing USD 396.2 million.

This fact sheet details a USD 198 million green municipal bond issuance by the City of Seattle on August 5, 2020, intended for capital improvements and conservation programs for its municipal light and power plant and system.

The Panasolar Group issued a USD 15 million green bond on August 20, 2020, to support the expansion of a solar power plant in Panama's Aguadulce district.

This briefing by the Climate Policy Initiative examines the development of green banking in China, highlighting the role of the 'Big Four' state-owned banks and the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC). It analyzes the growth of green credit portfolios, the effectiveness of top-down policy incentives from the People's Bank of China (PBoC), and the financial performance of green loans compared to traditional loans. The document also identifies systemic barriers to scaling green finance, including insufficient risk modeling and the perceived trade-off between green investment and short-term profitability.

Interconexion Electrica issued Colombia's first green bond on August 13, 2020, raising COP140bn (USD38m) to fund two energy transmission projects on Colombia's north coast. These projects aim to connect wind and solar energy to the National Interconnected System. The issuer will provide annual sustainability reports tracking MW of renewable energy exchanged and environmental/social impacts.

This fact sheet details a USD 300 million green bond issued by Tucson Electric Power on August 10, 2020, to finance the construction of the Oso Grande wind farm in New Mexico.

This fact sheet details a debut green bond issuance by Enexis Holding NV, a Dutch electricity and gas grid group, which raised EUR 500 million in June 2020 to fund grid improvements for renewable energy, green buildings, and smart meters.

The document is a Green Bond Fact Sheet from the Climate Bonds Initiative detailing a JPY 1.5 billion green bond issued by Comforia Residential REIT on July 30, 2020, to finance or refinance green buildings in Japan.

This fact sheet details a JPY 15.7 billion green loan issued by M&C Tottori Hydroelectric Power Co., Ltd. on July 31, 2020, to fund the redevelopment of hydropower plants in Tottori Prefecture, Japan.

This fact sheet details a USD 3.385 million bond issued by the Town of Schererville, Lake County, on July 29, 2020, to refund a 2010 bond used for sewage construction and improvements.

This fact sheet details a USD 14.14 million green bond issued by the Triview Metropolitan District on May 27, 2020, to fund water-related capital improvements and water rights acquisitions.

This fact sheet details the inaugural green bond issuance by QuadReal Property Group on July 24, 2020, which raised CAD 350 million (USD 268 million) to fund eligible green projects including green buildings, renewable energy, and clean transportation.

A Green Bond Fact Sheet detailing a SGD120 million green loan issued by UOB on July 29, 2020, to finance the redevelopment of the Pan Pacific Orchard hotel in Singapore.

This fact sheet details a EUR 500 million green bond issued by Hypo Neo on June 25, 2020, with a maturity date of June 25, 2024. The bond is issued by a government-backed entity in Austria and is intended to finance a broad range of green projects including renewable energy, energy-efficient buildings, sustainable agriculture, and water management.

This fact sheet details a GBP 300 million green bond issued by Northern Powergrid on June 16, 2020, to finance and refinance projects related to grid reliability, renewable energy integration, and environmental mitigation.