- Geopolitical tensions, inflationary pressures, and environmental challenges
- Supply chain complexities and lack of traceability in many sectors
- Addressing child and forced labor risks in supply chains
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 32 ktCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 262 tCO2e; Scope 2: 2.3K tCO2e (market-based); Scope 3: 34.8K tCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
32 ktCO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
100% (electricity, Five Bank Street HQ)
of total energy
Water Usage
3.2 thousand m3
2023
Waste
176.9 metric tonnes (Five Bank Street HQ)
2023
Energy Use
5.6K MWh (electricity Five Bank Street HQ)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 262 tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.3K tCO2e (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 34.8K tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 32 ktCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Green economy financing made up 50% of the EBRD’s total investment volume (€6.5 billion)
- All new operations aligned with the goals of the Paris Agreement
- Achieved carbon neutrality in its own operations since 2017
- New headquarters building achieved BREEAM Outstanding certification and EPC A rating
- Estimated 62,250,622 GJ/year of primary energy saved through GET approach investments
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase green investments to at least 50% of total annual investment by 2025 (already achieved in 2023)
📅 Medium-term
- Cumulative GHG emissions reduction of 25 to 40 million tonnes annually by 2025
- Review Access to Information Policy in 2024
- Achieve BREEAM Outstanding certification and WELL Building Standard Platinum accreditation for Five Bank Street HQ fit-out in 2024
🔭 Long-term
- Halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity & InclusionGovernanceAnti-corruptionOccupational Health and SafetyChild LaborForced or Compulsory LaborRights of Indigenous PeoplesHuman RightsLocal Communities