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This fact sheet details a JPY 300 million private placement green bond issued by GPSS Holdings on July 31, 2020, to fund solar power generation facilities in Japan.

This fact sheet from the Climate Bonds Initiative details a USD 705 million green bond issued by Coca Cola FEMSA on September 1, 2020, with a maturity date of September 1, 2032.

This executive summary outlines a framework for identifying trustworthy financial activities that support a low-carbon transition aligned with the Paris Agreement. It introduces a 'Transition label' to distinguish genuine decarbonization efforts from 'greenwashing' and provides a classification system for entities and economic activities based on their compatibility with a 1.5°C warming limit.

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.

The Brighton Township Municipal Authority issued a USD 5.9 million green bond on August 13, 2020, to fund capital improvements for its water system.

The City of Laurel, Mississippi, issued a USD 5 million US Municipal green bond on August 28, 2020, to fund improvements to its combined water and sewer system.

The North Texas Municipal Water District issued a USD 35.1 million green bond on August 15, 2020, to fund wastewater treatment plant improvements and expansions, including projects at South Mesquite, Rowlett Creek, and Floyd Branch. This is the first US Municipal bond from Texas to obtain a Second Party Opinion (provided by Kestrel Verifiers). The bond has a 30-year tenor, an AAA credit rating from S&P, and commits to annual reporting via EMMA and the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board.

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 Wilkinsburg-Penn Joint Water Authority issued a USD 26.2 million US Municipal green bond on August 20, 2020, to finance upgrades to its water distribution system, including the Nadine Pump Station and Tyler Road water treatment plant.

A fact sheet detailing a KRW 11.5bn (USD 98.5m) green loan issued by M&G Real Estate Asia to refinance a LEED Gold certified office building in Seoul.

This fact sheet details a JPY 2.2 billion (USD 20.2 million) green loan issued by Ichigo ECO Energy on August 20, 2020, to finance the construction of the Ichigo Yonezawa wind power plant.

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.

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 describes the financing of the Murra Warra II Wind Farm in Australia, noting it as the first project finance green loan used for wind farm construction in the country.