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This is the make-or-break decade. It is also an opportunity to build a more resilient, prosperous world. As the climate bank, we put climate action and environmental sustainability at the heart of everything we do.</p> </div> </div> <div class="eib-layout__col eib-split-text__content eib-typography media--centered 2"> <div class="post-video__content eib-rounded-item youtube-player eib-poster-image pristine video video__component eib-component--item " data-youtubeList='false' data-video-id="61Cu1voV9Gs"> <div class="play-video video-play-button" data-message="This can be click to play the video"> <span></span> </div> <img class="lozad eib-rounded-item " data-src="https://www.eib.org/photos/download.do?documentId=36761837-7195-44ba-939f-e475ecaaa100&binaryType=WL" src="https://www.eib.org/photos/download.do?documentId=36761837-7195-44ba-939f-e475ecaaa100&binaryType=WS" alt="custom-preview"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section id="36230517995810" class="eib-section eib-section--grey picture__component contentText__component "> <div class="eib-layout eib-layout--halves[6/5] "> <div class="eib-layout__row"> <div class="eib-layout__col eib-split-text__content eib-typography media--centered"> <figure class="eib-figure picture picture__component eib-component--item"> <picture class="lozad" style="display: block; min-height: 1rem" data-iesrc="https://www.eib.org/photos/download.do?documentId=f20d4865-6e4a-40a0-a0d1-563599c6876e&binaryType=XL" data-alt=""> <source media="(max-width: 480px)" srcset="https://www.eib.org/photos/download.do?documentId=f20d4865-6e4a-40a0-a0d1-563599c6876e&binaryType=M"> <source media="(max-width: 767px)" srcset="https://www.eib.org/photos/download.do?documentId=f20d4865-6e4a-40a0-a0d1-563599c6876e&binaryType=WL"> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" srcset="https://www.eib.org/photos/download.do?documentId=f20d4865-6e4a-40a0-a0d1-563599c6876e&binaryType=WXL"> <source media="(min-width: 1200px)" srcset="https://www.eib.org/photos/download.do?documentId=f20d4865-6e4a-40a0-a0d1-563599c6876e&binaryType=XL"> <img class="eib-rounded-item" src="data:image/jpeg;base64,/some_lqip_in_base_64==https://www.eib.org/photos/download.do?documentId=f20d4865-6e4a-40a0-a0d1-563599c6876e&binaryType=XL"> <figcaption class="eib-typography__primary-label pt-2"> <span role="copyright" class="eib-typography__secondary-label">ENEL</span></figcaption> </picture> </figure> </div> <div class="eib-layout__col eib-split-text__content eib-typography "> <div class="eib-layout--contained-col-8 eib-component--title"> <h3 class="eib-heading-3 ">What is climate action?</h3> </div> <div class="eib-content-text eib-typography__body contentText contentText__component eib-component--item"> <p>To avert the most disastrous effects of climate change, we must reduce carbon emissions 45% by 2030. Climate action is any policy, project or initiative that cuts greenhouse gases, strengthens our ability to prepare for and manage the effects of climate change, or supports these goals. This can include a wide range of activities, from financing sustainable transport to the construction of energy efficient buildings to investing in innovative green technologies.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section id="99534073012125" class="eib-section eib-section--white timeline timeline__component "> <div class="eib-layout eib-layout--contained-col-8 eib-layout--align-left-contained eib-layout--single-column"> <div class="eib-layout--contained-col-8 eib-component--title eib-title--in eib-section-subtitle--in"> <h3 class="eib-heading-3 ">A longstanding leader</h3> <div class="eib-section-subtitle eib-typography__section-subtitle"> <p>For nearly 20 years, we have been a leader in climate and environment finance.</p> </div> </div> <div class="swiper eib-timeline-horizontal"> <div class="timeline-bundle mb-9"> <div id="pagination-prev"></div> <div class="pagination-timeline" data-slided="0"> <div id="timeline-line"></div> <div id="timeline-indicator"></div> <div id="paginated" class="eib-timeline-horizontal-pagination swiper-pagination"></div> </div> <div id="pagination-next"></div> </div> <div class="swiper-wrapper"> <div class="swiper-slide test" data-date="2007"> <div> <div class="eib-layout--contained-col-8 eib-component--title"> <h3 class="eib-heading-4 eib-section-heading ">World’s first green bond</h3> </div> <div class="eib-content-text eib-typography__body "> <p>We launch our <a href="https://www.eib.org/en/investor-relations/cab/index">Climate Awareness Bond</a> – the world’s first green bond – to finance renewables and energy efficiency projects. It has since grown to include environmental projects like research and development into low-carbon technologies, and sustainable transport.</p> </div> <div class="post-video__content eib-rounded-item youtube-player eib-poster-image pristine " data-youtubeList='false' data-video-id="EikttiKmYFc"> <div class="play-video video-play-button" data-message="This can be click to play the video"> <span></span> </div> <img class="lozad eib-rounded-item " data-src="https://www.eib.org/photos/download.do?documentId=c2868af9-d461-4e8d-b904-b0c4a12305c0&binaryType=WL" src="https://www.eib.org/photos/download.do?documentId=c2868af9-d461-4e8d-b904-b0c4a12305c0&binaryType=WS" alt="custom-preview"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="swiper-slide test" data-date="2010"> <div> <div class="eib-layout--contained-col-8 eib-component--title"> <h3 class="eib-heading-4 eib-section-heading ">Prioritising people and planet</h3> </div> <div class="eib-content-text eib-typography__body "> <p>We establish guidelines integrating environmental and social concerns into our projects with the publication of our Environmental and Social Handbook (now known as the <a href="https://www.eib.org/en/publications/eib-environmental-and-social-standards.htm">European Investment Bank Environmental and Social Standards</a>).</p> </div> <figure class="eib-figure "> <picture class="lozad" style="display: block; min-height: 1rem" data-iesrc="https://www.eib.org/photos/download.do?documentId=7cd8aa4a-14d5-4e1b-87e4-6bc0f4a7b4bd&binaryType=XL" data-alt=""> <source media="(max-width: 480px)" srcset="https://www.eib.org/photos/download.do?documentId=7cd8aa4a-14d5-4e1b-87e4-6bc0f4a7b4bd&binaryType=WM"> <source media="(max-width: 767px)" srcset="https://www.eib.org/photos/download.do?documentId=7cd8aa4a-14d5-4e1b-87e4-6bc0f4a7b4bd&binaryType=WL"> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" srcset="https://www.eib.org/photos/download.do?documentId=7cd8aa4a-14d5-4e1b-87e4-6bc0f4a7b4bd&binaryType=WXL"> <source media="(min-width: 1200px)" srcset="https://www.eib.org/photos/download.do?documentId=7cd8aa4a-14d5-4e1b-87e4-6bc0f4a7b4bd&binaryType=XL"> <img class="eib-rounded-item" src="data:image/jpeg;base64,/some_lqip_in_base_64==https://www.eib.org/photos/download.do?documentId=7cd8aa4a-14d5-4e1b-87e4-6bc0f4a7b4bd&binaryType=XL" > <figcaption class="mt-2 eib-typography__primary-label pt-2"> <span role="copyright" class="eib-typography__secondary-label">©kazuend/Unsplash</span></figcaption> </picture> </figure> </div> </div> <div class="swiper-slide test" data-date="2015"> <div> <div class="eib-layout--contained-col-8 eib-component--title"> <h3 class="eib-heading-4 eib-section-heading ">A new climate strategy</h3> </div> <div class="eib-content-text eib-typography__body "> <p>We unveil our <a href="https://www.eib.org/en/publications/eib-climate-strategy">EIB Climate Strategy</a> at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP21) in Paris. It outlines our vision and commitments on climate action and environmental sustainability.</p> </div> <figure class="eib-figure "> <picture class="lozad" style="display: block; min-height: 1rem" data-iesrc="https://www.eib.org/photos/download.do?documentId=b4115524-f075-4392-8e62-4325a9c13705&binaryType=XL" data-alt=""> <source media="(max-width: 480px)" srcset="https://www.eib.org/photos/download.do?documentId=b4115524-f075-4392-8e62-4325a9c13705&binaryType=WM"> <source media="(max-width: 767px)" srcset="https://www.eib.org/photos/download.do?documentId=b4115524-f075-4392-8e62-4325a9c13705&binaryType=WL"> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" srcset="https://www.eib.org/photos/download.do?documentId=b4115524-f075-4392-8e62-4325a9c13705&binaryType=WXL"> <source media="(min-width: 1200px)" srcset="https://www.eib.org/photos/download.do?documentId=b4115524-f075-4392-8e62-4325a9c13705&binaryType=XL"> <img class="eib-rounded-item" src="data:image/jpeg;base64,/some_lqip_in_base_64==https://www.eib.org/photos/download.do?documentId=b4115524-f075-4392-8e62-4325a9c13705&binaryType=XL" > <figcaption class="mt-2 eib-typography__primary-label pt-2"> <span role="copyright" class="eib-typography__secondary-label">UNclimatechange via flickr</span></figcaption> </picture> </figure> </div> </div> <div class="swiper-slide test" data-date="2018"> <div> <div class="eib-layout--contained-col-8 eib-component--title"> <h3 class="eib-heading-4 eib-section-heading ">Sustainability Awareness Bond</h3> </div> <div class="eib-content-text eib-typography__body "> <p>We take environmentally and socially conscious investing a step further with the introduction of our <a href="https://www.eib.org/investor-relations/sab/index.htm">Sustainability Awareness Bond</a>. We start with financing water projects before expanding our support to areas like education and health.</p> </div> <div class="post-video__content eib-rounded-item youtube-player eib-poster-image pristine " data-youtubeList='false' data-video-id="_anBIwz0Hk8"> <div class="play-video video-play-button" data-message="This can be click to play the video"> <span></span> </div> <img class="lozad eib-rounded-item " data-src="https://img.youtube.com/vi/_anBIwz0Hk8/maxresdefault.jpg"src="https://img.youtube.com/vi/_anBIwz0Hk8/default.jpg" alt="custom-preview"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="swiper-slide test" data-date="2019"> <div> <div class="eib-layout--contained-col-8 eib-component--title"> <h3 class="eib-heading-4 eib-section-heading ">Phasing out fossil fuels</h3> </div> <div class="eib-content-text eib-typography__body "> <p>We move to phase out unabated fossil fuel energy projects, including natural gas, with the launch of our ambitious <a href="https://www.eib.org/projects/topics/energy-natural-resources/energy/elp-at-a-glance">Energy Lending Policy</a>.</p> </div> <figure class="eib-figure "> <picture class="lozad" style="display: block; min-height: 1rem" data-iesrc="https://www.eib.org/photos/download.do?documentId=ea437bc4-ce08-40e2-a1a8-2d323dff1b78&binaryType=XL" data-alt=""> <source media="(max-width: 480px)" srcset="https://www.eib.org/photos/download.do?documentId=ea437bc4-ce08-40e2-a1a8-2d323dff1b78&binaryType=WM"> <source media="(max-width: 767px)" srcset="https://www.eib.org/photos/download.do?documentId=ea437bc4-ce08-40e2-a1a8-2d323dff1b78&binaryType=WL"> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" srcset="https://www.eib.org/photos/download.do?documentId=ea437bc4-ce08-40e2-a1a8-2d323dff1b78&binaryType=WXL"> <source media="(min-width: 1200px)" srcset="https://www.eib.org/photos/download.do?documentId=ea437bc4-ce08-40e2-a1a8-2d323dff1b78&binaryType=XL"> <img class="eib-rounded-item" src="data:image/jpeg;base64,/some_lqip_in_base_64==https://www.eib.org/photos/download.do?documentId=ea437bc4-ce08-40e2-a1a8-2d323dff1b78&binaryType=XL" > <figcaption class="mt-2 eib-typography__primary-label pt-2"> <span role="copyright" class="eib-typography__secondary-label">Soregies, 2023</span></figcaption> </picture> </figure> </div> </div> <div class="swiper-slide test" data-date="2020"> <div> <div class="eib-layout--contained-col-8 eib-component--title"> <h3 class="eib-heading-4 eib-section-heading ">The climate bank</h3> </div> <div class="eib-content-text eib-typography__body "> <p>Our Board of Directors approves the <a href="https://www.eib.org/publications/the-eib-group-climate-bank-roadmap">EIB Group Climate Roadmap 2021-2025</a>, which outlines our goals for supporting the European Green Deal and make Europe carbon-neutral by 2050. A <a href="https://www.eib.org/publications/20230176-eib-group-climate-bank-roadmap-mid-term-review">mid-term review</a> is published in 2023.</p> </div> <figure class="eib-figure "> <picture class="lozad" style="display: block; min-height: 1rem" data-iesrc="https://www.eib.org/photos/download.do?documentId=98cd0274-00f4-49a1-abb0-368ba9b77921&binaryType=XL" data-alt=""> <source media="(max-width: 480px)" srcset="https://www.eib.org/photos/download.do?documentId=98cd0274-00f4-49a1-abb0-368ba9b77921&binaryType=WM"> <source media="(max-width: 767px)" srcset="https://www.eib.org/photos/download.do?documentId=98cd0274-00f4-49a1-abb0-368ba9b77921&binaryType=WL"> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" srcset="https://www.eib.org/photos/download.do?documentId=98cd0274-00f4-49a1-abb0-368ba9b77921&binaryType=WXL"> <source media="(min-width: 1200px)" srcset="https://www.eib.org/photos/download.do?documentId=98cd0274-00f4-49a1-abb0-368ba9b77921&binaryType=XL"> <img class="eib-rounded-item" src="data:image/jpeg;base64,/some_lqip_in_base_64==https://www.eib.org/photos/download.do?documentId=98cd0274-00f4-49a1-abb0-368ba9b77921&binaryType=XL" > <figcaption class="mt-2 eib-typography__primary-label pt-2"> <span role="copyright" class="eib-typography__secondary-label">Getty Images</span></figcaption> </picture> </figure> </div> </div> <div class="swiper-slide test" data-date="2022"> <div> <div class="eib-layout--contained-col-8 eib-component--title"> <h3 class="eib-heading-4 eib-section-heading ">Rising to the challenge</h3> </div> <div class="eib-content-text eib-typography__body "> <p>We publish our first group-wide <a href="https://www.eib.org/publications/eib-group-environmental-and-social-policy.htm">Environmental and Social Policy</a>, which, as part of our Environmental and Social Sustainability Framework, lays out how we will address environmental and social challenges while upholding human rights in our activities.</p> </div> <figure class="eib-figure "> <picture class="lozad" style="display: block; min-height: 1rem" data-iesrc="https://www.eib.org/photos/download.do?documentId=0263f301-d62c-4bbd-a17c-c3d070dc7a5f&binaryType=XL" data-alt=""> <source media="(max-width: 480px)" srcset="https://www.eib.org/photos/download.do?documentId=0263f301-d62c-4bbd-a17c-c3d070dc7a5f&binaryType=WM"> <source media="(max-width: 767px)" srcset="https://www.eib.org/photos/download.do?documentId=0263f301-d62c-4bbd-a17c-c3d070dc7a5f&binaryType=WL"> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" srcset="https://www.eib.org/photos/download.do?documentId=0263f301-d62c-4bbd-a17c-c3d070dc7a5f&binaryType=WXL"> <source media="(min-width: 1200px)" srcset="https://www.eib.org/photos/download.do?documentId=0263f301-d62c-4bbd-a17c-c3d070dc7a5f&binaryType=XL"> <img class="eib-rounded-item" src="data:image/jpeg;base64,/some_lqip_in_base_64==https://www.eib.org/photos/download.do?documentId=0263f301-d62c-4bbd-a17c-c3d070dc7a5f&binaryType=XL" > <figcaption class="mt-2 eib-typography__primary-label pt-2"> <span role="copyright" class="eib-typography__secondary-label">© hadynyah/Getty Images</span></figcaption> </picture> </figure> </div> </div> <div class="swiper-slide test" data-date="2023"> <div> <div class="eib-layout--contained-col-8 eib-component--title"> <h3 class="eib-heading-4 eib-section-heading ">A just transition and just resilience for all</h3> </div> <div class="eib-content-text eib-typography__body "> <p>As one of the largest multilateral providers of climate finance, we are deeply committed to <a href="https://www.eib.org/en/publications/supporting-the-just-transition-mechanism">ensuring efforts to decarbonise and build climate-resilient communities are fair</a> and do not exacerbate inequalities. With the publication of <a href="https://www.eib.org/publications/20230220-eib-global-support-for-a-just-transition-and-just-resilience">EIB Global’s approach to a just transition and just resilience</a>, we present how, together with partners, we can support countries, clients and organisations beyond the EU in pursuing a just transition and a just resilience.</p> </div> <figure class="eib-figure "> <picture class="lozad" style="display: block; min-height: 1rem" data-iesrc="https://www.eib.org/photos/download.do?documentId=87e1b877-48b4-4ab3-939a-e086493d14ca&binaryType=XL" data-alt=""> <source media="(max-width: 480px)" srcset="https://www.eib.org/photos/download.do?documentId=87e1b877-48b4-4ab3-939a-e086493d14ca&binaryType=WM"> <source media="(max-width: 767px)" srcset="https://www.eib.org/photos/download.do?documentId=87e1b877-48b4-4ab3-939a-e086493d14ca&binaryType=WL"> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" srcset="https://www.eib.org/photos/download.do?documentId=87e1b877-48b4-4ab3-939a-e086493d14ca&binaryType=WXL"> <source media="(min-width: 1200px)" srcset="https://www.eib.org/photos/download.do?documentId=87e1b877-48b4-4ab3-939a-e086493d14ca&binaryType=XL"> <img class="eib-rounded-item" src="data:image/jpeg;base64,/some_lqip_in_base_64==https://www.eib.org/photos/download.do?documentId=87e1b877-48b4-4ab3-939a-e086493d14ca&binaryType=XL" > <figcaption class="mt-2 eib-typography__primary-label pt-2"> <span role="copyright" class="eib-typography__secondary-label">Yann Arthus-Bertrand</span></figcaption> </picture> </figure> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section id="77233827213395" class="eib-section eib-section--blue contentText__component picture__component "> <div class="eib-layout eib-layout--halves[5/6] "> <div class="eib-layout__row"> <div class="eib-layout__col eib-split-text__content eib-typography "> <div class="eib-layout--contained-col-8 eib-component--title"> <h2 class="eib-section-title eib-component--section-title eib-typography__section-title pt-4 pb-4 ">IN FOCUS</h2> <h3 class="eib-heading-3 ">Climate action and environmental sustainability overview 2024</h3> </div> <div class="eib-content-text eib-typography__body footer-section-in contentText contentText__component eib-component--item"> <p>This publication lays out our goals to set the economy on a path to net zero and how our lending is helping to get us there.</p> </div> <div class="call-to-action float-left"> <a class="eib-button eib-button--primary eib-title__button mt-0" href="https://www.eib.org/publications/20240051-climate-action-and-environmental-sustainability-overview-2024" > Learn more <em class="fa fa-arrow-right" > </em> </a> </div> </div> <div class="eib-layout__col eib-split-text__content eib-typography media--centered 2"> <figure class="eib-figure picture picture__component eib-component--item"> <picture class="lozad" style="display: block; 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