ABN AMRO played a defining role in the evolution of the European Green Bond market in 2025, combining technical leadership in ESG structuring with pioneering issuance as a Financial Institution borrower. The bank acted as a key architect of the EuGB standard for FIG issuers, guiding peers through complex regulatory requirements while simultaneously becoming the first FIG issuer to access the market under the label. Its issuance strategy spanned currencies and maturities, including a landmark sterling green EuGB that broadened the format’s investor base beyond the euro area. This rare combination of advisory authority, balance-sheet commitment and execution capability makes ABN AMRO a deserving winner of the 2025 Awards for Best ESG FIG Structurer and Best FIG Issuer. Full reasoning can be found in the official Award Statement.