ECB environmental statement 2025

The Eurosystem, the central banking framework of the euro area, comprises the ECB and the national central banks (NCBs) of the member countries. Its primary mandate is to ensure price stability. In addition, through the Single Supervisory Mechanism, the ECB is responsible for the prudential oversight of credit institutions within the euro area and other participating nations. This task is carried out in close collaboration with the relevant national supervisory authorities. The ECB outlines the responsibilities and actions within its mandate through its Annual Report and in the yearly report on its supervisory activities. Since 2022 the Annual Report has included a chapter summarising all sustainability-related efforts. This Environmental Statement focuses on the ECB's organisational footprint - specifically, the environmental impact of its buildings and day-to-day operations, including the use of energy and materials, as well as travel-related emissions. It presents the ECB's environmental performance in 2024 and highlights the key milestones and measures implemented to reduce its environmental impact as an institution.