Leaflets
[Leaflet] Change the lending, not the climate - four page summary
(December 2, 2009)
CEE Bankwatch Network has worked with an external consultancy to conduct a rigorous analysis of the energy portfolio of the European Investment Bank from 2002 until the end of 2008. This was done in the context of the EU's climate and energy targets. As the EU's bank, the EIB is supposed to promote European objectives.
In spite of the clear evidence of the climate change challenge, and despite the challenge the EU's targets pose for its member states - especially the new member states in the east - the analysis reveals that the EIB continues to heavily support fossil fuels while its lending for renewable energy maintains a promising, if only rather steady, share. The vast potential for energy efficiency (and also some renewables) in the countries of central and eastern Europe is not, however, being well served by EIB energy investments. Other than the clear implications for climate mitigation, EIB reluctance to date to channel billions into clean energy initiatives in this region is hindering not only energy security but also the creation of new jobs and economic prosperity.
This four page summary highlights the main findings and recommendations of the study (available here).
Flip through the summary in our quick preview.
In spite of the clear evidence of the climate change challenge, and despite the challenge the EU's targets pose for its member states - especially the new member states in the east - the analysis reveals that the EIB continues to heavily support fossil fuels while its lending for renewable energy maintains a promising, if only rather steady, share. The vast potential for energy efficiency (and also some renewables) in the countries of central and eastern Europe is not, however, being well served by EIB energy investments. Other than the clear implications for climate mitigation, EIB reluctance to date to channel billions into clean energy initiatives in this region is hindering not only energy security but also the creation of new jobs and economic prosperity.
This four page summary highlights the main findings and recommendations of the study (available here).
Flip through the summary in our quick preview.
[Leaflet] Potential unfulfilled: EU funds need to deliver more clean and efficient energy in central and eastern Europe
(November 16, 2009)
The EU structural and cohesion funds have the potential to catalyse the transition to a low carbon economy in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Yet, as this latest analysis from CEE Bankwatch Network and Friends of the Earth Europe reveals, this prospect still remains remote for now. Approaching the midpoint of the 2007-2013 programming period, the pace of absorption of EU funds for renewable energy (RE) and energy efficiency (EE) projects is slow even if the demand for financing is steadily on the rise.
Flip through the 6-page analysis in our quick preview.
Flip through the 6-page analysis in our quick preview.
[Leaflet] ArcelorMittal: Going nowhere slowly - campaign banners
(May 12, 2009)
Four high size banners accompanying the launch of the study ‘ArcelorMittal: Going nowhere slowly. A review of the global steel giant's environmental and social impacts in 2008-2009’ on May 12, 2009. The banners were displayed in front of the AM headquarters and at the EBRD AGM in London.
[Leaflet] Informational materials for local communities about the Demir Kapija - Smokvica highway (MK language)
(June 30, 2008)
[Leaflet] Extractive industries and the environmental impacts of European oil companies
(October 12, 2007)
[Leaflet] Impact of European Investment Bank financing of the extractive industries
(October 12, 2007)
Download: Latvian version- impact of European Investment Bank financing of the extractive industries
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Download: Polish version- impact of European Investment Bank financing of the extractive industries
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Download: Czech version- impact of European Investment Bank financing of the extractive industries
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[Leaflet] European Investment Bank lending in the transport sector - Corporate benefits
(April 3, 2007)
The European Investment Bank (EIB), the European Union’s ‘house bank’ and the world’s largest public bank, gives loans and guarantees on a not-for-profit basis using funds contributed by member states. Between 1996 and 2005 the bank provided loans of over EUR 112 billion for transport projects. This factsheet shows undue benefits for the private sector from the EIB’s transport portfolio and makes recommendations for avoiding these in the future.
[Leaflet] European Investment Bank lending in the transport sector - Overview
(April 3, 2007)
The European Investment Bank (EIB), the European Union’s ‘house bank’ and the world’s largest public bank, gives loans and guarantees on a not-for-profit basis using funds contributed by member states. Between 1996 and 2005 the bank lent over EUR 112 billion for transport projects. This factsheet gives an overview of the EIB’s transport investments and makes recommendations for decreasing their negative impacts.
[Leaflet] European Investment Bank lending in the transport sector - Climate Impacts
(April 3, 2007)
The European Investment Bank (EIB), the European Union’s ‘house bank’ and the world’s largest public bank, gives loans and guarantees on a not-for-profit basis using funds contributed and guaranteed by member states. Between 1996 and 2005 the bank provided loans over EUR 112 billion for transport projects. This factsheet considers the climate impacts from the EIB’s transport investments.
[Leaflet] Use your right: Provide input on the review of the EBRD's Environmental Policy
(September 20, 2006)
[Leaflet] Biodiversity is life, extinction is forever: 10 simple steps to help halt biodiversity loss by 2010
(May 1, 2006)
CEE Bankwatch Network gratefully acknowledges EU funding support.