The Global Green Finance Index (“GGFI”) is an essential barometer of the world’s progress towards green and responsible finance. The GGFI is a factor assessment index, based on a range of instrumental factors, quantitative measures and a worldwide survey of finance professionals’ assessments on the quality and depth of green finance offerings in financial centres. Among those responding to the GGFI survey, Green Loans, Renewable Energy Investment, and Social and Impact Investment are rated as the areas of green finance with most impact, while ESG Analytics, Renewable Energy Investment, and Sustainable Infrastructure are seen as the areas of most interest.
Mauritius has made a significant leap forward in the international green finance landscape. According to the latest Global Green Finance Index (GGFl-15), published in April 2025, Mauritius has moved up by 10 places, now ranking 64th globally with a score of 531 points.
This progress is underpinned by several key initiatives, including:
- the implementation of sustainable finance guidelines for financial institutions.
- the enhancement of regulatory frameworks to support climate risk disclosure, ESG reporting, and the issuance of green bonds; and
- strong public-private collaboration in capacity building and innovation in sustainable finance.
This milestone reflects Mauritius’ growing commitment to fostering sustainable finance, green investment vehicles, and ESG-aligned regulatory framework s. It is noted that this achievement is driven by a series of strategic initiatives aimed at positioning Mauritius as a trusted and forward-looking green financial hub for sustainable investments for Africa and the Indian Ocean region.
