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This Green Bond Fact Sheet describes a JPY 5.5 billion senior unsecured green bond issued by Invesco Office J-REIT on December 13, 2018, with a five-year tenor maturing on December 13, 2023.

A report by NewClimate Institute, PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency, and IIASA analyzing whether 25 major emitting countries and regions are on track to meet their nationally determined contributions (NDCs) by 2030 based on current policies.

This fact sheet details a JPY 10 billion (USD 89 million) green bond issued by Obayashi Corporation on October 25, 2018, to finance renewable energy and certified building projects.

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.

The Allianz Climate and Energy Monitor 2018 evaluates G20 member states based on their attractiveness for low-carbon electricity infrastructure investments and their alignment with the Paris Agreement's temperature limits. The report finds that while France currently leads in investment attractiveness for renewables, no G20 country serves as a complete role model, and most lack the binding long-term strategies necessary to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

A Green Bond Fact Sheet detailing a JPY 10bn issuance by Fuyo General Lease Co., Ltd. on November 2, 2018, to fund solar power facilities and redeem commercial paper.

This fact sheet details a JPY 10bn green bond issued by Japan Real Estate Investment Corporation on November 1, 2018, to finance and refinance certified green buildings and energy-efficient refurbishments.

This report by the NewClimate Institute evaluates the progress of G20 countries in transitioning from fossil-fuel-based economies to low-carbon, climate-resilient ones, highlighting a significant gap between current national commitments and the goals of the Paris Agreement.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) provides updated estimates of global climate finance flows for 2015 and 2016, incorporating new data on electric vehicle sales and national development finance institutions. It analyzes the distribution of these flows by actor, sector, and region, while discussing the challenges of tracking adaptation and energy efficiency investments and the operationalization of Article 2.1(c) of the Paris Agreement.

This manifesto by Friends of the Earth International calls for a systemic transformation of the global energy system to achieve energy sovereignty and climate justice. It argues that the current economic model, based on privatization and the commodification of nature, has led to ecological and social crises. The document outlines ten key demands, emphasizing that energy should be treated as a common good rather than a commodity, and advocating for a transition to 100% renewable energy that is decentralized, community-controlled, and socially just.

This manifesto by Friends of the Earth International calls for a radical transformation of the global energy system, moving away from a profit-driven model toward 'energy sovereignty' and climate justice. It advocates for energy to be treated as a common good, the universal right to energy sufficiency, and a transition to 100% renewable energy that is decentralized, community-controlled, and equitable between the Global North and South.

Marui Group Co Ltd issued a JPY10bn (USD89m) green bond on 25-Oct-2018, marking the first such issuance from the consumer goods sector in Japan. The proceeds are dedicated to renewable energy (solar and wind), sourcing 100% renewable electricity, and achieving specific energy reduction targets (30% to 50%) through upgrades to lighting, HVAC, and electrical infrastructure.

This fact sheet from the Climate Bonds Initiative details a JPY 10 billion green bond issued by Ana Holdings on October 24, 2018, to finance a new energy-efficient training center in Tokyo.

A fact sheet detailing a JPY20bn green bond issued by Daio Paper Corporation on October 25, 2018, to finance waste management and bioenergy projects in Japan.

This fact sheet details a JPY 10 billion green bond issued by Tokyo Century Corp on October 15, 2018, to refinance solar power generating facilities leased to Kyocera TCL Solar LLC.

A Green Bond Fact Sheet detailing a EUR 500 million senior unsecured green bond issued by Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank on September 25, 2018, with a maturity date of September 25, 2020.

This fact sheet details a JPY 5 billion green bond issued by Hitachi Zosen Corporation on September 21, 2018, specifically to finance waste-to-energy generation facilities.

Ricoh Leasing Company issued a JPY10bn (USD91m) 5-year green bond on 07-Sept-2018 to refinance 11 solar power facilities in Japan. This marks the first entry of a Japanese leasing company into the green bond market. The assets are expected to generate 30,001MW and reduce emissions by 15,701t per year.

This fact sheet from the Climate Bonds Initiative details a JPY 5 billion green bond issued by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines on August 30, 2018, to finance low-emission shipping technologies and vessels.

This report assesses the greenhouse gas emission reduction commitments of over 6,000 cities, states, and regions and more than 2,000 companies across 9 high-emitting countries and the European Union, concluding that while these non-state actor actions are significant, they are insufficient on their own to limit global temperature increases to 1.5°C or well-below 2°C.