The European Investment Bank (EIB) headquartered in Luxembourg, plays a key role in supporting a strong Europe in a more stable and peaceful world. The EIB provides long-term loans for hundreds of large and small projects each year. Founded in 1958 and owned by the 27 European Union members, the EIB devotes around 10% of its lending to projects beyond the European Union in more than 160 countries. As a core member of the multilateral development bank community, the EIB contribute to global progress through strong and mutually beneficial partnerships. Building on its large size, diversified portfolio and strong partnerships, the EIB supports platforms and financial instruments that improve the capital markets in Europe and mobilise additional financing from institutional investors. The EIB is a symbol of Europe’s success and sends a message of confidence and stability to people, businesses, investors and financial markets across Europe and around the world. The Bank is at the forefront of the clean energy transition, driving investments that reduce greenhouse gas emissions across companies of all sizes. The EIB also finances projects that help communities adapt to the challenges of a changing climate and build a more sustainable future.
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Accreditation timeline
Accreditation date
08 Mar 2016
AMA execution date
26 Sep 2017
AMA effectiveness date
14 Feb 2020
Entity details
Size
Micro
Small
Medium
Large
Environmental and social risk category
Category C
Category B
Category A
Intermediation 3
Intermediation 2
Intermediation 1
Fiduciary standards
Basic
Project management
Grant award
On-lending/blending:
Loan
Equity
Guarantee
Blending
Projects
FP276
Mitigation
Multiple countries
GCF's investment into the Global Green Bond Initiative (GGBI) (previously known as Green and Resilience Debt Platform (GRDP)
New platform to boost environmental impact financing in Africa
28 Feb 2023 / The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) have announced their collaboration in the Green and Resilience Debt Platform, a vehicle that aims to boost climate finance in Africa. The platform contributes to the European Union’s Global Green Bond Initiative, which relies on a governance structure defined by the European Commission and European development finance institutions.
European Investment Bank and Green Climate Fund sign partnership agreement
28 Sep 2017 / The European Investment Bank and GCF have signed an Accreditation Master Agreement, allowing them to work together to finance climate action in developing countries.
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