ING delivered a standout year in debt capital markets, with ESG fully embedded in its core strategy. Through its central ESG hub and regional teams, the bank provided high-quality advisory, structuring and execution across formats, currencies and jurisdictions, while also acting as a repeat green issuer to support market liquidity. ING led ESG issuance for financial institutions in both covered and non-covered formats, winning Best ESG FIG Bookrunner/Dealer, and dominated the ESG covered bond market with multiple landmark green, social and sustainable deals, earning Best ESG Covered Bookrunner/Dealer. In Central and Eastern Europe, it remained a top advisor and bookrunner for ESG-labelled bonds, securing a consecutive Best ESG CEE Bookrunner/Dealer Award.