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This fact sheet details a BRL 530 million (USD 131 million) green bond issued by Transmissora Serra da Mantiqueira (TSM), a special purpose vehicle controlled by the Brazilian energy holding company Alupar, to finance transmission infrastructure connected to Brazil's national grid.

This fact sheet details a EUR 335 million green loan issued by Endesa, S.A. on December 21, 2019, to finance wind and solar energy projects in Spain.

This fact sheet details a EUR 240 million green bond issued by Nexity on December 20, 2019, to finance the development and construction of residential properties in metropolitan France that meet specific energy performance and sustainability standards.

Ecosolutions issued a USD 3.5 million green bond private placement on August 20, 2019, to refinance two biomass boilers in Costa Rica (Hotel Intercontinental and Bridgestone). The issuance is noted as the first private placement from Central America (excluding the Caribbean) and the first in the Central America & Caribbean region to exclusively fund energy efficiency. The bond features third-party annual reporting on GHG emissions avoided.

This fact sheet from the Climate Bonds Initiative details a EUR 350 million perpetual green bond issued by Citycon on November 22, 2019, to fund environmental improvements in urban shopping centres.

This fact sheet details a JPY300m (USD3m) private placement green bond issued by Shizen Energy Inc. on November 29, 2019, to finance a solar power plant in Japan.

Daiwa House Industry issued a JPY6bn (USD55m) senior unsecured green bond on November 25, 2019, to fund certified buildings, including Project Machida, Project Hachioji, and Project Urayasu II. The bond features a 10-year tenor, a 0.530% coupon, and a 'Green1' rating, with a second party opinion provided by Sustainalytics. Reporting on CO2 emissions, energy, and water consumption will be managed by DHR and reviewed by the Japan Credit Rating Agency.

A Green Bond Fact Sheet detailing a JPY 10 billion (USD 92 million) green bond issued by Seibu Holdings on December 12, 2019, to fund energy-efficient trains and solar power facilities.

This fact sheet details a EUR 300 million green bond issued by Ceetrus, a France-based real estate developer, on November 26, 2019. The bond is dedicated to financing and refinancing certified green buildings within the European Union that meet specific energy efficiency and certification standards.

The Dormitory Authority of the State of New York issued a USD73m green bond on November 26, 2019, to fund three buildings aimed at LEED Gold or Silver certification. This issuance brings the total New York Muni issuance to USD9.9bn.

The City of Santa Cruz issued a USD 21 million green bond on December 12, 2019, to fund capital improvement projects for its water system.

Clearway Energy Operating LLC issued a USD600m green bond on December 11, 2019, to fund and refinance solar and onshore wind projects in the United States. The bond excludes fossil fuels and nuclear energy and includes a commitment to annual public reporting on allocation and environmental impact.

A Green Bond Fact Sheet detailing a USD 500 million green bond issued by Welltower on December 16, 2019, for the purpose of funding green buildings and energy and water efficiency improvements.

Shimizu Corporation issued a JPY10.000m (USD92m) green bond on December 12, 2019, to refinance the YOKOHAMA GRANGATE office building. The building, scheduled for completion in February 2020, targets LEED 'gold' and CASBEE Yokohama S-rank certifications through energy-saving technologies and resilience standards for earthquakes and environmental disasters.

This fact sheet details a NOK 1.3 billion green bond issued by Norske Tog AS on December 11, 2019, to finance or refinance electric trains and urban rail projects in Norway.

Patrimonio Autónomo Titularización TMAS-1 (Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional) issued a COP 131.5 billion (USD 41 million) sustainability bond on July 2, 2019. The funds are used to purchase up to 741 EURO VI compliant compressed natural gas (CNG) buses for Bogota's TransMilenio BRT system. This issuance is noted as Colombia's first sustainable bond and the first in the country to exclusively finance transport projects.

This fact sheet details a JPY 10bn (USD 92m) green bond issued by Gunma Bank on November 26, 2019, with a 10-year tenor. The proceeds are designated for renewable energy, energy efficiency, green buildings, and green transportation, with a second-party opinion provided by Sustainalytics.

The Climate Bonds Standard Version 3.0, published by the Climate Bonds Initiative in December 2019, provides a science-based framework for certifying green bonds, loans, and other debt instruments. It ensures that these investments are aligned with the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement and the Green Bond and Green Loan Principles, utilizing a rigorous process of pre- and post-issuance verification and annual reporting to prevent 'greenwash'.

Vigeo Eiris conducted a pre-issuance verification of Banco Votorantim’s first 2019 Green Bond to ensure alignment with the Climate Bonds Standard (CBS) version 2.1. The verification, performed between November 15 and November 29, 2019, concluded that the bond is in conformance with the standard's pre-issuance requirements and sector-specific technical criteria for solar and wind energy.

This fact sheet describes a EUR 750 million green covered bond issued by Caisse Française de Financement Local (Caffil), a subsidiary of the SFIL Group, on November 13, 2019. The bond is designed to refinance green loans provided to the French local public sector for projects in energy, buildings, transport, water, and waste management.