ECCB 2025-2026 Annual Report

EASTERN CARIBBEAN CENTRAL BANK ANNUAL REPORT 2025 - 2026

Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance

The ECCB Bright Sparks Programme The ECCB Bright Sparks programme nurtures the next generation of IT professionals in the Eastern Caribbean. In 2025, the Bank welcomed two talented students: Ceon Thomas from the Dominica State College and Zahi Joseph from the T A Marryshow Community College in Grenada. Since its launch in 2017, 18 Bright Sparks interns have been recruited from the seven ECCB member countries. The Bright Sparks programme provides invaluable hands-on experience for students who pursued tertiary level course of study in Information Technology (IT) at an ECCU regional institution. It equips them with the practical skills and experience in the ever-evolving field of IT. Environmental, Social and Governance Assurance The Bank performed the Greening of the Campus A udit during the financial year. The Greening of the Campus initiative was an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy implemented during a period of global divergence in ESG approaches. The overall objective of the Greening of the Campus Audit was to provide assurance over the performance of the solar canopy initiative and the adequacy and effectiveness of its physical, technical, and administrative controls. The specific objectives were as follows: ; To evaluate whether the reported performance of the solar project aligned with actual performance and whether performance data was accurate, complete, and reliably reported; ; To assess whether the solar system was

Ceon Thomas Dominica State College Commonwealth of Dominica

Zahi Joseph T A Marryshow Community College Grenada

effectively managed to ensure optimal performance and longevity; and ; To ascertain the adequacy of controls over the solar system infrastructure and related cybersecurity risks. Across its economic, social, and corporate governance agenda, the ECCB strengthened its role as a regional policy institution, development partner, and advocate for sustainable and inclusive growth. Through active global engagement, targeted regional initiatives, and sustained investment in youth, education, and institutional governance, the Bank advanced its strategic objectives under the “Big Push” framework, while reinforcing resilience, transparency, and long-term development across the ECCU.

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