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Energy Absolute issued a THB3bn (USD97.4m) green bond on July 11, 2019, certified under the Climate Bonds Standard v2.1. The proceeds are used to refinance the 260MW Hanuman Wind Power Project in Chaiyaphum Province, Thailand. Energy Absolute, which derives two-thirds of its revenue from solar and wind, is the third Thai issuer to receive this certification.

This fact sheet details a certified green loan issued by Elliot Green Power in December 2018 to finance and refinance three solar farms in Australia.

The Green Bond Fact Sheet details a CNY60m (USD8m) green asset-backed security (ABS) issued by Hezhou Public Transport on August 20, 2019, to support public transport operations in Hezhou City, China.

This fact sheet details a CNY 5 billion (USD 704 million) green bond issued by China Zheshang Bank on September 20, 2019, to fund 11 projects across five categories aligned with the People's Bank of China (PBoC) green bond catalogue.

A fact sheet detailing a EUR360m (USD398m) green bond issued by Akiem Group SAS on September 5, 2019, to finance or refinance electric-powered rolling stock.

The Dormitory Authority of the State of New York issued a USD 121.4 million green bond on September 19, 2019, to finance the construction of Cornell University's north campus, with a focus on buildings expected to achieve LEED Silver or Gold certifications.

This fact sheet details a JPY 5 billion (USD 46 million) green bond issued by Daiken Corporation on September 20, 2019, to fund circular economy initiatives in Japan, specifically the reuse of construction waste and volcanic soil in manufacturing plants.

The Corporación Interamericana para el Financiamiento de Infraestructura (CIFI) issued a USD 200 million green bond programme on August 28, 2019, marking the first green bond issued in Panama.

A Green Bond Fact Sheet detailing a USD 15 million municipal bond issuance by the City of Heber Springs, Arkansas, for water and sewer projects.

This fact sheet details a JPY 3 billion green bond issued by the Nomura Real Estate Master Fund on September 20, 2019, to finance or refinance the acquisition of certified green buildings in Japan.

This fact sheet describes a EUR 500 million green bond issued by the Norwegian savings bank Sparebank 1 SMN on September 11, 2019, with a maturity date of September 11, 2026. The bond is intended to finance green buildings and projects related to the circular economy.

This fact sheet details a BRL20m (USD4.9m) private placement green bond issued by Grupo Sabará, a Brazilian chemicals producer, on August 12, 2019. The proceeds are dedicated to constructing Brazil's first sodium chlorite industrial plant in Santa Barbara d’Oeste, São Paulo, utilizing a production process powered entirely by renewable energy.

A Green Bond Fact Sheet detailing a USD 48 million green bond issued by Banco de Chile on August 30, 2019, to finance renewable energy projects in Chile.

This fact sheet details a EUR 500 million green bond issued by De Volksbank on September 16, 2019, specifically to refinance residential mortgage loans for properties with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Label A in the Netherlands.

A fact sheet detailing a USD 335 million green bond issued by the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) on September 14, 2019, to fund the extension of the San Diego Trolley Blue Line light rail system.

A fact sheet detailing a USD 13 million green municipal bond issued by the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority on February 7, 2019, to refinance the Great Hill Tunnel & Pipeline restoration project.

Millicom issued a SEK2bn (USD210m) senior unsecured green bond on May 15, 2019, maturing in May 2024. The funds are allocated toward energy efficiency in data centres and networks, spectrum acquisition for underserved communities, and ICT skills training. The Climate Bonds Initiative views this as a positive diversification of the Swedish green bond market.

The Portland Water District issued a USD 7 million US municipal green bond on August 1, 2019, to fund the maintenance and replacement of water infrastructure in Portland, Maine.

Taweelah IWP issued a USD785m Sukuk to finance the construction of the world's largest reverse osmosis desalination plant (200 million imperial gallons per day) and a complementary photovoltaic power plant in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The project, scheduled for completion in 2020, supports the UAE's Energy Strategy 2050 goal of reducing power-generation carbon footprints by 70%.

The Climate Resilience Principles, published by the Climate Bonds Initiative in September 2019, provide a framework for integrating climate adaptation and resilience criteria into the Climate Bonds Standard & Certification Scheme. The document defines climate resilience investments as those improving the ability of assets and systems to persist, adapt, or transform against climate-related stresses. It establishes a three-part framework—Framing, Design, and Ongoing Management—to ensure that green bond proceeds are used for assets that are 'fit-for-purpose' and do no significant harm to the broader system. The report also addresses the potential for trade-offs between climate mitigation and resilience goals, suggesting that mitigation requirements might be relaxed for assets providing exceptional resilience benefits in high-risk contexts.