- Persistent gender disparity in staff at all levels
- Recruitment of nationals from under-represented member countries
- Addressing perceptions of gender inequality among staff
- Further mainstreaming sustainability in the Bank’s practices
Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 604 tonnes of CO2e. 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
604 tonnes of CO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
100% for the Bank’s premises
of total energy
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 604 tonnes of CO2e |
| 2022 | 501 tCO2e/year (Scope 1, 2 & 3 combined) |
| 2021 | 271 tCO2e/year (Scope 1, 2 & 3 combined) |
| 2020 | 336 tonnes CO2e |
| 2016 | 1.5K tCO2e (2016) |
| 2014 | 1.7K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Established fully renewable electricity supply for the Bank’s premises
- Developed sustainable procurement guidelines and framework
- Reduced GHG emissions intensity compared to pre-COVID levels despite increased activity
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reach a minimum of 40% female representation in senior roles (grades A4 and above)
📅 Medium-term
- Progressively align the Bank’s internal operations with the objectives of the Paris Agreement
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Social InclusionClimate ChangeGender EqualityGovernanceEnvironmental Sustainability