The EIB is the European Unions bank. We are one of the largest multilateral financial institutions and one of the biggest providers of climate finance. We provide finance and expertise for sound and sustainable investment projects that contribute to EU policy objectives. Most of our activity is in Europe, but we also support the EUs external policies and development goals.The EIB is owned by the EU Member States. We operate as a policy-driven institution using our financing operations to bring about sustainable growth and jobs; contributing to climate action, EU cohesion and convergence; and improving peoples lives in Europe and around the world.