A new phase in Europe’s green finance leadership
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has officially approved its Green Economy Transition (GET) Strategy for 2026-2030, marking a significant step in the Bank’s climate and sustainability agenda. The decision was adopted by its Board of Directors and will form a central pillar of the 2026-2030 Strategic and Capital Framework.
The new strategy reflects mounting climate pressures across the Bank’s regions of operation, accelerating technological change, and growing demand from both governments and private-sector clients for structured support in navigating the green transition.
€150 billion in green finance by 2030
At the heart of the strategy is a strong financial commitment: the EBRD will scale up its cumulative green financing to at least €150 billion by 2030. This figure includes both the Bank’s own investments and private-sector capital mobilised alongside it.
The institution also pledges to allocate at least 50% of its total annual business volume to green investments. Additionally, it aims to increase the number of projects incorporating a climate resilience component by 50%, while actively exploring nature-positive investment opportunities.
These targets reinforce the Bank’s longstanding position as a global leader in green finance. Since 2006, the EBRD has invested more than €75 billion in green projects, building technical expertise and financial instruments designed to accelerate low-carbon transitions.
Six core systems at the centre of transformation
The 2026-2030 strategy focuses on maximising impact across six key economic systems:
- Energy
- Industry
- Agrifood
- Transport
- Urban systems
- Finance
By addressing these interconnected sectors, the EBRD seeks to remove market barriers, promote private-sector-led solutions and foster competitive, resilient and market-oriented economies. Particular emphasis is placed on ensuring energy security, affordability and accessibility alongside decarbonisation.
Climate adaptation and competitiveness
EBRD President Odile Renaud-Basso underlined the urgency of action, noting that countries of operation are increasingly exposed to climate-related risks. The Bank’s approach combines mitigation, adaptation and structural reform, enabling clients not only to reduce emissions but also to strengthen economic competitiveness and resilience.
The strategy explicitly integrates climate adaptation and nature considerations, signalling a broader understanding of sustainability that goes beyond carbon metrics. This shift reflects global policy trends and investor expectations in environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance.
Strategic framework: green transition alongside governance and equality
Within the broader 2026-2030 Strategic and Capital Framework, the green transition stands alongside two additional strategic priorities:
- Strengthening economic governance
- Advancing human capital and equality of opportunity
These pillars are supported by digital technology and enhanced private-sector mobilisation, both recognised as key enablers of systemic transformation.
Strong financial performance underpins ambition
The EBRD’s expanded green ambitions are supported by solid financial fundamentals. In 2025, more than half of the Bank’s annual business volume was again delivered in the green space, reflecting sustained client demand and robust project pipelines.
This progress was accompanied by record profits and the maintenance of the Bank’s long-standing triple-A credit rating with a stable outlook — a factor that reinforces its capacity to mobilise capital at scale for climate-related investments.
Why the EBRD Green Economy Transition Strategy matters
- It commits at least €150 billion in green finance by 2030.
- It guarantees that 50% of annual investments will target sustainable sectors.
- It increases climate resilience projects by 50%.
- It integrates mitigation, adaptation and nature-positive finance.
- It aligns climate action with energy security and economic competitiveness.
As climate risks intensify and capital requirements for decarbonisation accelerate, the EBRD’s 2026-2030 strategy positions the institution as a central player in shaping sustainable growth across its regions.
