European Investment Bank
European Investment Bank's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, European Investment Bank completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
European Investment Bank has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
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Insights into European Investment Bank's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of European Investment Bank amounted to 3,727 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).ab
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of European Investment Bank decreased by 12.96%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab
European Investment Bank's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are European Investment Bank's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of European Investment Bank were 46 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has European Investment Bank reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, European Investment Bank's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 41.03%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), European Investment Bank's Scope 1 emissions increased by 48.39%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.ab
What are European Investment Bank's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, European Investment Bank reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 839 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 3,681 tCO₂e using the location-based method.b
Has European Investment Bank reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), European Investment Bank's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 13.41% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.b
What methodology does European Investment Bank use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, European Investment Bank reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.b
European Investment Bank's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into European Investment Bank's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, European Investment Bank reported 2,616,161 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of European Investment Bank includes a breakdown across 6 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
European Investment Bank's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are European Investment Bank's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, European Investment Bank reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,616,161 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 0.62% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 99.38% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has European Investment Bank reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, European Investment Bank's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 33.29%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), European Investment Bank's Scope 3 emissions increased by 114.8%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does European Investment Bank disclose?
In 2024, European Investment Bank reported emissions for 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of European Investment Bank's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to European Investment Bank's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Investments (Cat. 15): 2,600,000 tCO₂e (99.38%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 10,770 tCO₂e (0.41%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 4,378 tCO₂e (0.17%)
European Investment Bank's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into European Investment Bank’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, European Investment Bank reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 46 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 5,750 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.01 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
European Investment Bank's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does European Investment Bank's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, European Investment Bank reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.01 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 9.4, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does European Investment Bank rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, European Investment Bank ranked 1 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places European Investment Bank among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into European Investment Bank's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, European Investment Bank reported a total carbon footprint of 2,619,888 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 114.35% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to European Investment Bank's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.86% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.14%.ab