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

During his keynote address at PRI in Person, held in Paris on 11 September, President Hoyer presented the European Investment Bank’s commitments for climate action and environmental sustainability. He also pointed the key role the EIB can play with regard to redirecting private finance towards sustainable investments.

Read the full speech

6 March 2026

Women leading climate action: EIB Group's pioneering network drives sustainable market solutions

Women climate leaders from the 27 EU Member States, representing the private sector, gathered this week at the EIB Group Forum 2026, bringing together leaders from politics, public institutions, finance, business and civil society to explore how Europe can strengthen its global role through innovation, investment and partnerships.

11 February 2026

EIB Group’s Energy Efficiency for SMEs initiative on track to surpass targets

The Energy Efficiency for SMEs initiative – the first European Union-wide programme dedicated to accelerating energy savings in small and medium‑sized enterprises – is on track to surpass its targets following a successful first year of operation.

6 February 2026

District heating networks: Belgian developer KARNO to receive EU grant to mobilise €82.5 million in decarbonised investments.

This signing of an ELENA agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) will support KARNO in scaling up the deployment of decarbonised heating and cooling solutions at the heart of the energy transition. ELENA is a grant facility for energy efficiency, financed by the European Commission’s InvestEU programme and implemented by the EIB Advisory Services.

What to read next