Total number of incidents of violations involving rights of indigenous people and actions taken

Total number of incidents of violations involving rights of indigenous people and actions taken

• Reference Number: HR9
• Related Status: Reported
• GRI Status: Core GRI Indicator

This topic is firmly addressed under EIB SAGN 2: Rights and Interests of Vulnerable Populations. Therein, the objective of the EIB’s due diligence is to promote compliance with the principles of equality, anti-discrimination and the social inclusion of different population groups, including indigenous populations. It is also to be ensured that any lending operation avoids or minimises harmful effects on indigenous populations, and that they benefit from Bank-financed projects if possible. ILO Convention No 169 on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples provides the framework for the EIB’s due diligence in this respect, together with the policies developed by other multilateral development banks. The Extractive Industries Review further informs EIB action.

Over the course of 2011 there were no incidents involving indigenous people’s rights reported in signed, approved or on-going operations.