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Engineers in a Bank? Why do you need those…?
We need strong sector experts (engineers and economists) who can assess the economic and technical viability, as well as the environmental sustainability, of projects and programmes in which we may invest. Having in-house technical expertise is one of things that makes the EIB so unique!
Today, the dialogue around climate change is at the forefront of our work.
Join us on 8 December, discover some of the sectors in which we are striving to improve climate and environmental aspects globally and ask your questions about our job opportunities live!
ENERGY sector
With its ambitious Energy lending policy (ELP), the EIB has achieved a milestone in the fight against climate change. We have decided to phase out the financing of unabated fossil fuel energy projects, including natural gas, by the end of 2021. We are the first international finance institution to end financing for fossil fuel projects and to focus its support on projects that are fully aligned with the Paris Agreement. Our Energy lending policy applies to all EIB financing in the energy sector and is designed to ensure that the Bank’s activities in the energy sector are consistent with and support EU policies. It focuses on areas with the greatest investment needs, areas where our support can add value, or high priority policy areas. The Bank works closely with the European Commission and Member States on certain specialised EU initiatives, one of these is the Modernisation Fund, which is targeted at the modernisation of energy systems in 10 Member States and has recently been launched: : Homepage – Modernisation Fund
SOLID WASTE sector
The rapid population growth, urbanisation and economic development over the last decades has led to an increase in the generation of solid waste across the world. Providing high-quality waste management services is crucial to safeguard public health and protect the environment, but also to support resource efficiency, climate change mitigation and job creation.
The EIB provides long-term financing and technical assistance to public and private waste management projects, both inside the EU and around the world, in line with EU sector policy objectives and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
CIRCULAR ECONOMY sector
The circular economy is one of the pillars of the European Green deal and a key element in fighting climate change. As opposed to the currently predominate linear economy (produce – use – dispose of products), the circular economy model aims at safeguarding both raw materials and energy by helping their reuse and recovery. Key sectors of further circular ambitions are electronics and ICT, batteries, vehicles, packaging and in particular plastics, textiles, construction and buildings and food. EIB is supporting circular economy ambitions through a large variety of knowledge sharing & dissemination and advisory activities, and numerous lending options for corresponding projects across all sectors.
We are the only bank owned by and representing the interests of the European Union Member States. We work closely with other EU institutions to implement EU policy. Our expertise is based on more than 60 years’ experience and the specialised knowledge of over 3,400 staff.
We support projects that make a significant contribution to growth and employment in Europe. As part of our counter-cyclical approach, our activities focus on four priority areas: innovation and skills, access to finance for smaller businesses, environment and climate, infrastructure.
We raise the bulk of our lending resources on the international capital markets through bond issues. Our excellent rating allows us to borrow at advantageous rates. We thus are able to offer good terms to our clients.
For many of us the greatest reward is to know that our contribution makes a positive impact on people’s lives, in the EU and beyond. By joining the EIB you will have the opportunity to make your contribution, whilst also developing your skillset and facing new professional challenges.
Based in Luxembourg, with a network of local and regional offices in Europe and across the world, we offer a pleasant and interesting work environment where people can achieve their professional goals, while maintaining work-life balance; with excellent professional development opportunities through training, internal mobility and merit-based career growth.
As the bank of the European Union, we are committed to the EU’s objectives and values, and aspire to live up to one of its founding principles – United in diversity.
Diversity and Inclusion encompass everything that makes us who we are.
We believe that encouraging colleagues to be comfortable bringing their identities to work is essential to the success and development of the Bank, and reflects Europe itself.
Our diverse backgrounds, perspectives and passions help us shape the inclusive environment in which we work every day.
