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This report by the Climate Bonds Initiative analyzes the state of green bonds and sustainable infrastructure in New Zealand as of August 2019. It details the country's climate policy landscape, the growth of its green debt market, and identifies investment opportunities across five key sectors: renewable energy, low-carbon transport, sustainable water management, sustainable waste management, and green 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 document is a Green Bond Fact Sheet from the Climate Bonds Initiative detailing a SEK 1bn (USD 106m) green bond issued by Fastighets AB Balder on June 5, 2019.

A fact sheet detailing a CNY 2 billion green bond issued by the Bank of Zhengzhou on June 5, 2019, with a three-year tenor and proceeds allocated to pollution prevention, clean transport, energy saving, and adaptation.

This fact sheet details a SEK 500 million (USD 52 million) green bond issued by Wallenstam AB on May 24, 2019, to finance green buildings, low-carbon transport, energy efficiency, and renewable energy.

Sustainalytics provides a second-party opinion on the Assicurazioni Generali Green Bond Framework, concluding that it is credible, impactful, and aligns with the Green Bond Principles 2018. The framework outlines the use of proceeds for six environmental categories, establishes a Green Bond Committee for project selection, and commits to annual reporting on allocation and impact.

This fact sheet from the Climate Bonds Initiative details a EUR 750 million (USD 840 million) green bond issued by Vodafone on May 24, 2019, marking the first time a UK ICT company has entered the green bond market.

This fact sheet details a JPY 10 billion green bond issued by United Urban Investment (UUR), a Japanese Real Estate Investment Trust, on May 23, 2019, to finance and refinance a portfolio of certified green buildings in Japan.

Hemfosa Fastigheter AB issued a SEK1.3bn (USD135m) senior unsecured green bond on May 16, 2019, to fund green buildings and energy efficiency projects. As the first listed Swedish community service property owner to issue a green bond, Hemfosa requires assets to meet strict certifications (e.g., BREEAM Very Good) and energy efficiency thresholds (25% better than national regulations). The company committed to annual public reporting on the use of proceeds and GHG emissions avoided.

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.

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.

The Swedish Covered Bond Corporation (SCBC) issued a SEK 6bn (USD 663m) green covered bond on January 30, 2019, to finance mortgages for energy-efficient buildings and energy efficiency upgrades.

The City of Reykjavik issued a green bond of ISK 4.1bn (USD 33m) on December 17, 2018, with a 30-year tenor maturing on October 21, 2048. This issuance marks the first green bond by an Icelandic municipality and the first listed on Nasdaq Iceland’s Sustainable Bonds List.

The City of St Louis Park issued a USD 43.7 million green bond on December 28, 2018, to finance a LEED Gold certified multifamily housing project via a loan to E-Generation One, LLC.

This fact sheet details a JPY 5.1 billion (USD 45 million) green bond issued by GLP J-REIT on December 20, 2018, to refinance a logistics facility with CASBEE B+ certification.

This fact sheet details a USD 310 million green bond issued by New World China Land Limited on December 18, 2018, to finance LEED-certified buildings in China's Greater Bay Area.

Kilroy Realty LP issued a USD 400 million senior secured green bond on November 29, 2018, to finance the development or refurbishment of properties achieving LEED Gold certification or higher, as well as energy and water efficiency improvements. The company, a REIT operating Class A properties along the US West Coast, committed to annual reporting on proceed allocations verified by an independent assurance company.

This fact sheet details a JPY 10bn green bond issued by Daiwa Securities Group Inc. on November 29, 2018, intended to finance and refinance loans and direct investments in renewable energy and certified green buildings.