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Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden AB (SBB) issued a SEK 500 million senior unsecured green bond on 14 February 2019 to refinance a portfolio of residential apartment houses in the Nordic region, primarily Sweden. The issuer commits to a minimum 30% reduction in energy consumption per heated square meter and year across the portfolio. SBB will report progress via an annual newsletter detailing CO2-equivalent emissions avoided and energy performance metrics.

This fact sheet details a EUR1bn green bond issued by Telefónica on 05-Feb-2019, marking the first green bond by a European ICT issuer. The proceeds are intended to finance projects promoting energy efficiency and GHG emission reductions within Telefónica's operations and those of its clients.

Nobina issued a SEK500m (USD54m) senior secured green bond on February 13, 2019, to finance electric buses, biofuel-powered vehicles, and charging infrastructure. This marks the first green bond issuance from the Swedish public transport sector.

A fact sheet by the Climate Bonds Initiative detailing a USD 1 billion green bond issued by Verizon Communications Inc. on February 8, 2019, to fund renewable energy, energy efficiency, green buildings, sustainable water management, and biodiversity and conservation.

A fact sheet detailing a PHP15bn (USD287m) green bond issued by the Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) on February 1, 2019, to fund renewable energy, green buildings, transport, and waste management projects in the Philippines.

A Green Bond Fact Sheet for a USD 7 million bond issued by the Rolling Creek Utility District on February 1, 2019, to finance water and wastewater treatment projects and drainage facilities.

Jiangsu Guoxin Investment Group Ltd issued a CNY1bn (USD149m) green bond on January 30, 2019, to finance a 1.5m kW pumped storage power station. The project, which has an annual generation capacity of 2.007bn kWh, is considered aligned with Climate Bonds Initiative green definitions due to its contribution to a grid with over 20.3% intermittent renewables and the use of a second-party opinion from Lvrong Green Finance.

Pepper Group issued green RMBS tranches totaling EUR110m and AUD75m on December 6, 2018, to fund green mortgages. Eligibility is based on building energy performance, targeting the top 15% of the market using specific building codes and standards in New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania, with these criteria serving as a proxy for other Australian regions.

A fact sheet detailing a EUR 905 million green project bond issued by LISEA on January 18, 2019, to refinance the High Speed South Europe Atlantic Line (LGV SEA) railway infrastructure in France.

Citigroup issued a EUR1bn (USD1.14bn) green bond on 29-Jan-2019 to fund projects in renewable energy, buildings, transport, and water. It is the second largest green bond from a US commercial bank and the third such bank to enter the market. The bond follows the Climate Bonds Taxonomy and includes specific emission limits for geothermal and biofuel projects.

A fact sheet detailing a USD 225 million green bond issued by AC Energy on January 29, 2019, to finance solar, onshore wind, and geothermal assets in Southeast Asia and Australia.

This report by the Climate Bonds Initiative analyzes the state of the green finance market in Japan as of 2018. It details the growth of green bond issuance, the dominant role of financial institutions and large corporations, the sectors receiving funding, and the regulatory framework provided by the Japanese government to encourage sustainable investment.

This briefing by the Climate Bonds Initiative outlines public sector green bond activity and policy developments during 2018. It details sovereign issuances, the creation of green bond market development toolkits for emerging markets, the European Union's progress toward a sustainable finance taxonomy, and the increasing role of central banks in managing climate-related financial risks.

The Hong Kong green bond market grew significantly in 2018, reaching USD2.3bn in issuance from local entities and USD11bn total when including non-local entities. Growth is driven by government incentives, such as the HKD100bn sovereign green bond programme and the Green Bond Grant Scheme. Low-carbon buildings are the primary allocation target (37%), and the market is heavily supported by external reviews and the use of US dollars. Hong Kong serves as a critical hub for mainland Chinese issuers, who accounted for 64% of the total market in 2018.

This fact sheet details a CAD 500 million green bond issued by Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp on January 25, 2019, to fund renewable energy and storage projects.

Odakyu Electric Railway Co Ltd issued a JPY10bn (USD92m) senior unsecured green bond on January 31, 2019, to finance electric trains, double track projects, and station renovations in Japan.

A Green Bond Fact Sheet for BNG Bank's debut green bond issuance on January 31, 2019, intended to finance a wind energy project in the Netherlands.

The Swedish Covered Bond Corporation (SCBC) issued a SEK 6bn (USD 663m) green covered bond on January 30, 2019, to finance mortgages for energy-efficient buildings and energy efficiency upgrades.

A Green Bond Fact Sheet detailing a Green Asset-Backed Security (ABS) issued by the State Power Investment Corporation limited on November 13, 2018, totaling CNY 1801 million.

This fact sheet details a CNY 3 billion (USD 432 million) green bond issued by the Bank of Ningbo on October 26, 2018, with a three-year tenor. The proceeds are allocated to 14 projects across low carbon transport, wastewater treatment, recycling, and water management, with an assurance report provided by EY.