WHO WE ARE
The World Bank promotes corporate sustainability by integrating its core values - Impact, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation - into all aspects of its internal operations. Through the Corporate Responsibility Program (CRP), the Bank manages and reduces its environmental footprint, aiming to improve the ecosystems and communities where it has facilities and staff. The CRP establishes ambitious, measurable targets, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions, enhancing resource efficiency across global offices, and engaging staff and partners in building sustainable solutions. This commitment to sustainability strengthens the Bank’s vision to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet.
TARGETED EMISSIONS REDUCTION
Since 2006, the World Bank has calculated, managed, offset, and reported on its greenhouse gas emissions from leased and owned facilities, air travel, mobile sources, and purchased food. As part of its Climate Change Action Plan 2021–2026, the Bank has committed to reduce facility-based greenhouse gas emissions by 28% by 2026. The Bank has also signed the Cool Food Pledge, committing to cut food-related emissions from purchased food at the headquarters by 25% by 2030. The World Bank regularly conducts an independent third-party audit of its GHG inventory and updates the GHG Inventory Management Plan annually.
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Since 2009, the World Bank has been a carbon neutral institution, purchasing high-quality carbon credits to offset its corporate emissions globally. In addition, the World Bank invests in energy efficiency, responsible sourcing, and sustainable office practices in more than 130 global locations.
TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY:
The World Bank tracks and reports progress using internationally recognized standards, including those from the Global Reporting Initiative and International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation. This commitment ensures stakeholders have access to clear, credible, and comparable information on sustainability performance.
STAFF ENGAGEMENT AND EMPOWERMENT:
The World Bank actively encourages its staff to turn everyday choices into meaningful impact - whether through sustainable commuting, responsible consumption, or other office initiatives. This culture of engagement brings the Bank’s values to life.
