Région Île-de-France: Best Green Bond Thought Leadership Team Global 2025 & Best in Class Bond Issuer Global 2025
Région Île-de-France demonstrates a steadfast commitment to sustainable finance, playing a pioneering and influential role in the issuance of green, social, and sustainable bonds. As France’s wealthiest and most populous region, it integrates sustainability into every facet of its economic and environmental strategies, aligning with both the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the EU Green Deal. The region has issued green and social bonds since 2012, consistently refining its robust framework to meet evolving global standards. In 2023, it allocated €600m to socially responsible investments, with 91.3 percent directed towards green projects. In 2024, it allocated €800m. Its sustainability bond framework adheres to the highest market standards, including the ICMA Green Bond Principles and the EU Taxonomy. The region’s Environmental Master Plan, SDRIF-E, and its 2022 Regional Climate Change Adaptation Plan exemplify its proactive stance on climate resilience, urban greening, and resource efficiency. Additionally, it actively collaborates on European initiatives, such as the GreenGov project, to advance sustainable finance governance. The region also maintains a rigorous impact evaluation process, incorporating key performance indicators to assess CO₂ reduction, employment creation, and project beneficiaries. Furthering its leadership, it is working towards full alignment with the EU Green Bond Standard and continuously enhances its reporting practices to ensure transparency and accountability for global investors. The CFI.co Judging Panel congratulates Région Île-de-France on winning the 2025 global awards for Best Green Bond Thought Leadership Team and Best in Class Bond Issuer.
