Gender Equity Matters at the European Investment Bank Group (EIBG)
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01 How does the EIB actively raise awareness of/promote gender equity within the organisation?
02 Gender equity initiatives often focus on corporate environments, but entrepreneurship presents unique challenges, particularly for women from diverse backgrounds. Does the EIB have specific programs or partnerships aimed at supporting female founders in the EU?
03 How does the bank support career growth?
04 Can the panel members say more about their own career development in the bank?
05 What initiatives are in place to support women returning to work after a career break?
06 Could you also share your personal experiences as women professionals at the EIB? What particular challenges have you faced in your roles, and how did you overcome them?
07 Do you have a target for female managers? How does it compare to the actual situation?
08 What strategies have helped women advance into leadership positions at EIB?
09 Do you have special mentorships programmes for women in leadership roles?
10 Are flexible working arrangements or remote work options available
11 Is there any specific arrangement for young families? If I move to Luxembourg with my family how does the EIB support this?
12 Banking is still a male-dominated sector. Do you make special efforts to recruit women into the bank from outside?
13 What advice would you give to women interested in joining the EIB?
14 Conclusion
As the bank of the European Union, we are committed to the EU’s motto “United in Diversity” and strive to put Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), at the heart of who we are and what we do. We believe that fostering an inclusive, diverse workplace makes us a more innovative and effective organisation, helping us achieve our core mission of improving lives and promoting sustainable growth.
Join us live on March 6th, 2025, to interact directly with members of our ConnectedWoMen employee resource group and our HR team, to find out how we continue to lead the way on gender equity, support career development, and strive to improve further our gender balance in our senior front-line and managerial positions.
We look forward to connecting with you and exploring how we build an inclusive culture of diverse voices that is collaborative, respectful, and kind, where our people feel they belong, and no one is left behind.
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The European Investment Bank (EIB) is one of the biggest multilateral financial institutions in the world and one of the largest providers of climate finance.
As the lending arm of the European Union (EU), we support projects that promote the EU’s objectives, with a focus on accelerating the green transition, boosting technological innovation, bolstering security and defence, and supporting regional cohesion and social infrastructure development.
Our commitment to international development and capital markets integration safeguards Europe’s strong global presence. Our priorities boost growth, prosperity, and technological and social progress, in individual member states, across the whole EU and around the world.
Our people are our greatest asset. Headquartered in Luxembourg, we now number more than 4,000 staff, and aim to reflect the diversity of Europe, in all our teams, in all our locations, and throughout our business.
ConnectedWoMen is an employee resource group, open to all Group staff regardless of gender, that aims to provide opportunities for constructive discussion, building connections and mutual support. Through a wide variety of regular events and initiatives for all staff, ConnectedWoMen raises awareness on gender equity, within the organisation, in our operations and in the world at large.
