President Hoyer calls for immediate and swift action towards a “net-zero” emissions economy

During the 74th session of the UN General Assembly, the EIB President Werner Hoyer has presented the strengthened ambition for climate action of the EU Bank.

At the UN Climate Action Summit 2019 and the UN General Assembly (UNGA), the EIB will be discussing its new ambition for climate action with delegates from countries, business, the private sector and civil society.

As he delivered the closing keynote of the first day of the Euro Finance Week in Frankfurt, Werner Hoyer, President of the European Investment Bank, received the award for European Banker of the Year for 2019. In his remarks, President Hoyer emphasised how honoured he felt and that this award was recognition of the dedication and extraordinary efforts by the EU Bank’s staff.