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Looop Inc issued a JPY3bn green bond on April 30, 2020, to finance the construction and purchase of solar power generation plants in Japan. The 15-year bond is rated GA1 by R&I (Japan), and the company has committed to reporting CO2 reductions and fund allocation publicly.

This briefing by the Climate Bonds Initiative analyzes the Hong Kong green bond market in 2019, highlighting a trend toward issuer diversification, the launch of the first government green bond, and the dominance of low-carbon building projects. It also examines Hong Kong's role as a regional hub for the Greater Bay Area and the regulatory efforts by the HKMA, SFC, and HKEX to enhance green finance transparency and disclosure.

A Green Bond Fact Sheet detailing a EUR77.25 million loan issued by Oxley Holdings PLC on May 14, 2019, to fund the construction of LEED Platinum certified commercial office blocks in Dublin, Ireland.

A Green Bond Fact Sheet for a CNY 1.5 billion issuance by the Bank of Ganzhou Co., Ltd. on April 24, 2020, intended for various eligible green projects including clean energy, transport, and waste management.

This fact sheet details a CNY 10 billion green bond issued by Hua Xia Bank Co., Ltd. on April 17, 2020, to fund 27 green industry projects across energy, transport, water, waste management, and land use.

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MSSD) issued a USD 80 million green bond on April 30, 2020, to finance water and wastewater infrastructure, including water treatment, wastewater treatment, water distribution, and flood protection.

A fact sheet detailing a JPY 3bn green bond issued by Daiki Axis Co, Ltd on February 28, 2020, to finance solar and small-scale wind power projects in Japan.

The Green Bond Fact Sheet details a CNY 5 billion (USD 707.2 million) green bond issued by Shenyang Metro Co. Ltd on April 24, 2020, to finance and refinance urban rail infrastructure in Shenyang City.

Xior Student Housing issued a EUR100m (USD109m) green bond on 13-04-2020 to finance green buildings, renewable energy, energy efficiency, waste management, clean transport, and water management projects across Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, and Portugal. The issuer is the second Belgian financial corporate to issue a green bond and has committed to annual allocation and impact reporting.

This fact sheet details a EUR 50 million green bond issued by BayernLB on April 9, 2020, with a maturity date of October 9, 2030. The bond is a government-backed entity issue intended to finance eligible green loans in the areas of renewable energy, real estate, and mobility.

A Green Bond Fact Sheet for a USD 8 million municipal bond issued by the City of Berkeley on April 16, 2020, intended to refinance the 'Neighborhood Branch Library Improvements Project'.

A fact sheet detailing a CNY 1.2 billion green bond issued by Nanjing City Construction Development Co., Ltd. on April 9, 2020, to fund the second phase of the Nanjing City West District Project.

A fact sheet detailing a EUR 55 million (USD 60 million) green loan issued by Sonae SGPS on April 8, 2020, for its subsidiary Sonae MC to improve the environmental sustainability of its food retail operations in Portugal.

The Lynwood Utility Authority Enterprise issued a USD 20 million US Municipal green bond on April 8, 2020, to finance sustainable water and wastewater management projects in the City of Lynwood, California.

First Commercial Bank issued a TWD1bn/USD33m senior unsecured green bond on March 27, 2020, to fund renewable energy projects, including solar and wind power generation and storage. The bond is expected to avoid 14,546 tons of CO2 emissions per year. The Climate Bonds Initiative anticipates increased green bond issuance in Taiwan's wind sector following the 2020 feed-in tariff (FiT) rate announcements.

Asahi Holdings issued a JPY5bn (USD46.085mn) green bond on March 31, 2020, marking the first such issuance in Japan's non-ferrous metal industry. The proceeds are dedicated to upgrading waste incinerators and building power generation facilities at the Kitakyushu, Taniyama Rinkai, and Hibiki plants to improve energy efficiency and pollution control.

This fact sheet details a green bond issuance by Atlantica Yield (now Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure), a UK-headquartered sustainable infrastructure company. The bond, issued on April 3, 2020, raised EUR 290 million (USD 320 million) via private placement to finance renewable energy projects and transmission lines.

A fact sheet detailing a CNY 1.5 billion green bond issued by Chongqing Rail Transit on March 25, 2020, to finance or refinance four metro lines in Chongqing, China.

Mega International Commercial Bank issued a TWD1bn/USD33m green bond on March 11, 2020, to fund solar and wind farms (50%), electric vehicles and charging infrastructure (20%), water treatment, and waste-to-energy projects. The bond is listed on the Taipei Exchange and was assured by Deloitte.

A fact sheet detailing a SGD14 million (USD10 million) green loan issued by LYS Energy on April 1, 2020, to finance solar energy assets in Singapore and support regional expansion of clean energy adoption in commercial and industrial sectors.