As the bank of the European Union, we are committed to the EU’s objectives and values, and aspire to live up to one of its founding principles – United in diversity.
Diversity and Inclusion encompass everything that makes us who we are. We believe that encouraging colleagues to be comfortable bringing their identities to work is essential to the success and development of the Bank, and reflects Europe itself. Our diverse backgrounds, perspectives and passions help us shape the inclusive environment in which we work every day.
We champion diversity and inclusion not only because of the undeniable business benefits they bring, but also because we truly value their power to enrich our environment.
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Our Engagement with External Partners
We believe that together we can be more impactful. We partner with organizations that drive positive change and who are making a difference in thriving a Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive workplace environment.
The EIB has obtained the EDGE Certification ‘Assess level’, asserting the EU Bank as a gender equal workplace.
EDGE is the leading global assessment methodology and business certification standard for gender and intersectional equity. It measures where organizations stand in terms of representation, pay equity, effectiveness of policies and practices to ensure equitable career flows as well as inclusiveness of their culture
We have developed a partnership with Where Women Work to showcase the impressive work and achievements of EIB women, and to motivate potential women candidates to consider applying for a role at the EIB Group as the next step in a successful career path
Check our profile on WWW: EIB careers (wherewomenwork.com)
Catalyst: Workplaces That Work for Women is a global non-profit working with some of the world’s most powerful CEOs and leading companies around the world to help build workplaces that work for women. Founded in 1962, Catalyst drives change with pioneering research, practical tools, and proven solutions to accelerate and advance women into leadership - because progress for women is progress for everyone
In June 2021, the EIB became the first Multilateral Development Bank to join the world’s biggest community for disability business inclusion
The Valuable 500 is a global business collective made up of 500 CEOs/presidents and their organisations to drive system change when it comes to disability inclusion in the workplace
We are part of PurpleSpace, the world's only professional development hub for disability network leaders, which helps disability networks to support their members and to influence the disability inclusion agenda in their organisations
The EIB is a founding member and co-lead of the International Dual Career Network (IDCN) Luxembourg. IDCN plays an important role in highlighting some of the many career opportunities that Luxembourg has to offer for dual-career partners
The EIB is one of the signatories of the Diversity Charter Lëtzebuerg. By signing the Charter, we engage to respect and promote diversity with concrete actions going beyond legal and regulatory non-discrimination requirements.
The Diversity Charter is promoted by IMS Luxembourg, the leading network of Luxembourg businesses active in corporate social responsibility, of which the EIB is a member organisation.
Our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Internal Partners
To reach our objective of a more inclusive workplace, we support our formal and staff-led groups – the main partners with whom we coordinate our activities and initiatives.
The Joint Committee on Equal Opportunities (COPEC)
COPEC (Comité Paritaire pour l’Égalité des Chances) is EIB’s independent committee promoting equal opportunities for all staff members. It consists of twelve delegates, six appointed by EIB’s department for personnel management and six by the Committee of Staff Representatives.
Within its responsibilities to promote and foster equal opportunities, COPEC can propose actions and initiatives to EIB’s department for personnel management and to the management committee; is consulted on proposals affecting personnel policy to be submitted to the management committee; monitors managerial selection processes; and raises awareness with regard to diversity and inclusion.
For further information about COPEC’s responsibilities and governance, please see the Convention of COPEC here.
As diversity and inclusion are key elements of corporate responsibility, the Corporate Responsibility Department actively supports the Bank’s D&I efforts and initiatives.
The Department further ensures that the Bank communicates appropriately on its diversity and inclusion policies and practises, both externally by publishing corporate responsibility documentation such as the Sustainability Report and by responding to information requests from external stakeholders, and internally through awareness-raising presentations to various audiences.
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Employee Resource Groups, or ERGs, are voluntary groups led by and for staff sharing a common vision and goal and organised around certain shared characteristics or life experiences. ERGs are open to all staff of the EIB Group and provide a safe space, support, learning and networking opportunities, contributing to personal and professional development.
ConnectedWoMen is a forum open to all women working within the EIB Group, as well as to everyone interested in gender diversity, and willing to share their experience and advice in a constructive manner. ConnectedWomen aims to develop practical solutions for everyday challenges encountered in the workplace.
EIB Proud is a network of EIB Group staff who identify as LGBTIQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer) and LGBTIQ Allies. The network aims at supporting the EIB Group to become a more diverse and inclusive employer and an employer of choice and to mainstream diversity and inclusion into the EIB Group activity and business
enAble is a support network for colleagues living with a disability, caring for a person with a disability, a chronic illness or special needs, and for all motivated and interested staff. enAble aims to raise awareness and advocate for disability rights, in line with European and international legislation and with the motto of organisations representing persons with disabilities and carers: “Nothing about us without us.”
DEIB Champions
The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Champions, or DEIB Champions, are a network of colleagues who have decided to volunteer to foster an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Thanks to the engagement of colleagues all across the Bank, DEIB Champions organise and disseminate events, learning opportunities and start conversations to raise awareness of key topics related to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
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