Environmental protection at the European Central Bank
We too have a role to play in protecting the environment and fighting climate change by reducing our organisational footprint.
In 2007, to improve our environmental performance and reduce our carbon footprint as much as possible, we implemented an internal environmental policy. Since 2010 we have also been registered with the European Eco-Management and Audit Scheme.
Read our latest environmental statementThe ECB’s operational carbon footprint at a glance
The ECB’s role in protecting the environment
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How is the ECB fostering environmental protection?
Our environmental policy commits us to reducing the operational carbon footprint and improving the environmental performance of the ECB. Progress is driven by the ECB’s Environmental Management System, certified with ISO 14001 and registered with EMAS. Our 2030 emission reduction objective relies on science-based methodologies.
Read our environmental policyWhat is the ECB’s environmental focus for 2025-2027?
Environmental protection at the ECB is entering a new cycle, guided by our new Environmental Management Programme for 2025-27 which focuses on the six areas set out below. Building on previous experience, the programme aims to further reduce the environmental impact of our organisation focusing on the six aspects presented below. Our actions to improve our own environmental performance will be guided by the new Environmental Management Programme 2025-2027.
WANT TO LEARN MORE?
CHECK OUT OUR PREVIOUS RELEASES
31 July 2025
ECB Environmental Statement 2025
16 August 2024
2024 update of the ECB’s Environmental Statement
28 July 2023
2023 update of the ECB's Environmental Statement
29 July 2022
ECB Environmental Statement 2022
26 July 2021
2021 update of the ECB's Environmental Statement
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