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Nobina issued a SEK500m (USD54m) senior secured green bond on February 13, 2019, to finance electric buses, biofuel-powered vehicles, and charging infrastructure. This marks the first green bond issuance from the Swedish public transport sector.

This guide by the Stockholm Environment Institute explains how local governments can estimate consumption-based greenhouse gas emissions inventories (CBEIs) to understand the full carbon footprint of their communities, including emissions generated outside city borders.

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.

This research paper examines the constraints faced by climate service producers in Sweden that hinder the delivery of actionable information for climate adaptation, moving beyond the assumption that failures are due to producer incompetence.

This research paper introduces a new set of national consumption-based indicators developed under the PRINCE project in Sweden to track the global use, emissions, and impacts of hazardous substances linked to a country's total consumption.

This briefing by the Climate Bonds Initiative examines the use of green bonds to finance low-carbon buildings and energy efficiency globally, with a specific focus on opportunities for Japan. It details the role of various issuers, including property companies, banks, and governments, and highlights the significance of the green securitisation market.

This briefing document provides context for the 2019 Green Economy Coalition (GEC) Global Meeting in Cape Town. It reviews the state of the global green transition in 2018, outlines the GEC's ten-year history and mission to champion inclusion, equity, and environmental limits, and defines the meeting's focus on ensuring 'everyone gets a stake' in the transition through participation, livelihoods, and ownership rights.

This executive summary describes the PRINCE project, a three-year research initiative led by Statistics Sweden and commissioned by Naturvårdsverket and the Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management. The project developed a hybrid modeling approach combining Swedish environmental-economic data with the EXIOBASE multiregional input-output (MRIO) model to estimate the environmental pressures associated with Swedish consumption both domestically and abroad. This framework was specifically designed to monitor Sweden's 'Generational Goal,' which aims to solve domestic environmental problems without increasing impacts outside Sweden's borders.

This fact sheet details a SEK 1bn (USD 110m) green bond issued by Fastpartner, a Swedish real estate company, on November 30, 2018. The bond is a senior unsecured instrument with a 3.5-year tenor, intended to finance energy-efficient buildings and renewable energy systems.

This working paper by the International Institute for Sustainable Development analyzes examples from G20 countries regarding the reallocation of public funds away from fossil fuels to align with the Paris Agreement and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The PRINCE Final Report describes the development of a hybrid model designed to track the environmental impacts of Swedish consumption, specifically to monitor the Generational Goal ensuring domestic improvements do not cause environmental or health issues abroad.

This research paper by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines the flow of public money in G20 countries that supports fossil fuel production and consumption. It argues that despite international commitments like the Paris Agreement and Sustainable Development Goals, G20 governments continue to provide substantial subsidies, credit support, and state-owned enterprise (SOE) investments to the fossil fuel sector. The document provides eight case studies of reforms in countries such as Indonesia, Canada, Argentina, and India, as well as the European Union, to illustrate how public resources can be shifted toward a low-carbon economy and sustainable development.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines how G20 governments can reform public support for fossil fuels to align with the Paris Agreement and Sustainable Development Goals. It provides eight case studies of reforms in consumption and production subsidies, public financing, and taxation, while offering a framework for transitioning public funds toward clean energy and social needs.

The BONUS RETURN project aims to increase the adoption of eco-technologies in the Baltic Sea Region to reduce emissions and enhance nutrient/carbon reuse. In its first year (2017-2018), the project established a broad definition of 'eco-technologies' following a systematic review of literature, identified potential technologies in agriculture and wastewater sectors, and began baseline environmental modelling in three river basins: Vantaanjoki (Finland), Słupia (Poland), and Fyrisån (Sweden). It also launched an innovation competition and established stakeholder platforms to support the commercialization and implementation of these technologies.

Willhem AB issued a SEK800m senior unsecured green bond on September 3, 2018, to finance green buildings, renewable energy, and clean transportation. The company, a Swedish real estate firm, targets a 25% reduction in building energy use relative to Swedish codes or specific certifications (e.g., LEED Gold, BREEAM Very Good). The Climate Bonds Initiative included the bond provided that fossil-fuel-based car pool projects comprise less than 5% of the proceeds or meet specific emission thresholds.

A fact sheet detailing a SEK150m green bond issued by Advanced Soltech Sweden AB on July 10, 2018, to finance solar power projects in China.

This fact sheet details a EUR 500 million green bond issued by Svenska Handelsbanken on July 3, 2018, with a five-year tenor. The proceeds are allocated to renewable energy, clean transport, waste and water management, green buildings, and sustainable forestry.

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 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 guide by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides a strategic framework for governments to design and implement local content policies in the mining sector. It outlines a four-step process—aligning with national objectives, taking stock of capabilities, crafting specific policies, and establishing monitoring mechanisms—to ensure mining investments contribute to sustainable, inclusive economic development and diversification.