Citi underwrote six sustainability bond transactions for regional clients, totalling $498 million, in the awards eligibility period, while also delivering two landmark sustainable financing frameworks for Emirates NBD and the Pakistani government.

It acted as structuring bank on Emirates NBD's enhanced framework – featuring blue finance and expanded social categories – and supported Pakistan's inaugural sustainable finance framework, setting new benchmarks for inclusivity, transparency and impact in the region.

In 2025, Citi also worked on sustainability bond transactions for institutions including Kuwait Investment Bank, Emirates Islamic Bank, Arab National Bank, Akbank and Al Rajhi Bank. Notable highlights include landmark sustainable sukuk issuances and innovative sustainability-linked structures.

With a global footprint spanning over 160 countries, Citi's lead manager role includes framework development, taxonomy alignment, project evaluation, investor engagement and pricing.

A Middle East Transition Finance Awards judge praised Citi for its "significant scale and execution strength in global ESG bond issuance".