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This fact sheet details a CAD 500 million green bond issued by Granite REIT Holdings on June 4, 2020, marking the first green bond issued by a Canadian Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT).

This fact sheet from the Climate Bonds Initiative details a USD 1.4 billion green covered bond issued by BPCE SFH SA (Groupe BPCE) on May 27, 2020, to finance eligible green mortgage loans for green buildings.

This fact sheet details a USD 900 million green loan issued by Geysers Power Company (GPC) on June 1, 2020, to refinance geothermal plant investments and ongoing expenditures. The loan is certified under the Climate Bonds Standard v2.1 and represents the first geothermal energy certification in the United States.

The 'CHINA GREEN BOND MARKET 2019 RESEARCH REPORT', published by the Climate Bonds Initiative and CCDC Research, analyzes the growth, policy landscape, and alignment of China's green bond market in 2019. It highlights a significant increase in issuance, a shift toward non-financial corporate issuers, and the emergence of municipal green bonds, while noting persistent discrepancies between domestic and international green definitions.

The 2019 Research Report on China's Green Bond Market, published by the Climate Bonds Initiative and the China Central Depository & Clearing (CCDC) Research Center, analyzes the growth, policy environment, and alignment of Chinese green bonds with international standards. It highlights China's position as a global leader in green bond issuance, the diversification of issuers to include more non-financial enterprises and local government platforms, and the ongoing gap between domestic and international green definitions.

This Green Bond Fact Sheet details a EUR 100 million (USD 110 million) term loan issued by Wereldhave N.V. on April 23, 2020, with a maturity date of April 23, 2022. The proceeds are dedicated to green commercial buildings that meet specific BREEAM or EPBD energy performance standards.

This Green Bond Fact Sheet describes a EUR 500 million (USD 541 million) green bond issued by Credit Suisse London on May 18, 2020, with a maturity date of May 19, 2025. The bond is a senior unsecured instrument intended to finance or re-finance projects across several green categories, including renewable energy, low carbon buildings, and clean transportation.

IndoSpace Core issued a green loan of INR1bn (USD14m) on May 13, 2020, to finance and refinance EDGE-certified green buildings in India. This is noted as the first green loan issued by an Indian entity.

This fact sheet from the Climate Bonds Initiative details a EUR 500 million green bond issued by Swisscom on May 14, 2020, with a maturity date of November 14, 2028. The bond is intended to fund energy efficiency, renewable energy, and clean transportation projects.

This fact sheet from the Climate Bonds Initiative details a USD 400 million green bond issued by the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) on May 7, 2020, with a maturity date of August 15, 2050.

A fact sheet detailing a USD 5 million green bond issued by Sewerage District No. 1 of the Parish of Tangipahoa on May 15, 2020, to fund sustainable wastewater treatment projects in Louisiana.

The Southern California Public Power Authority issued a USD 55 million US Municipal green bond on May 12, 2020, to refund outstanding bonds for the Linden Wind Energy Project, a 50MW wind farm in Washington state.

A Green Bond Fact Sheet detailing an USD 80 million issuance by the State of Wisconsin on May 13, 2020, to fund water and wastewater projects through the Clean Water Fund Program and the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program.

A Green Bond Fact Sheet detailing a USD 40 million municipal bond issued by the City of Marysville, Ohio, to fund its municipal water system.

A fact sheet detailing a BRL250m/USD50m green bond issued by Banco Votorantim on March 19, 2020, to finance solar PV and wind energy loans for retail customers in Brazil.

Eurogrid issued a EUR750m green bond on 15 May 2020 to finance and refinance the Ostwind 1 and Ostwind 2 offshore connections in the Baltic Sea. The bond, certified under the Climate Bonds Standard v3 for Marine Renewable Energy, supports wind farms with a total capacity of approximately 1.5GW. It is noted as the first green bond explicitly linked to offshore wind transmission infrastructure and offshore wind in the Baltic Sea.

The Southside Public Water Authority of the State of Arkansas issued a USD17m US Muni green bond on February 27, 2020, to refinance 2007 wastewater collection and treatment facility construction. The bond, which matures in 2050, supports water distribution and wastewater treatment to accommodate population growth and critical needs. It features a yield of 3.302% and was assured by BAM GreenStar.

This fact sheet details a EUR234 million green bond issued by Bothwell Spain on December 19, 2019, to refinance solar photovoltaic projects.

The EVN Group issued a EUR100m (USD111.2m) loan on April 24, 2020, with a 10-year tenor maturing on April 24, 2030, to expand its wind power capacity.

A Green Bond Fact Sheet detailing a RMB 490 million (USD 72.8 million) issuance by Nanjing Jiangbei New Area Public Assets Investment & Development (NJPAID) to refinance sewage treatment plants in China.