The European Investment Bank has been working towards becoming the world's first climate bank through the adoption of a new energy lending policy that reflects its ambition on climate action and environmental sustainability.

"Climate is the top issue on the political agenda of our time," said Werner Hoyer, the EIB's President.

The Bank's actions are guided by the principle of "leaving no one behind" and reflect the bloc's commitment to finance a 50% increase by 2050. Achieving a more inclu...