The priority areas have been identified by carrying out a survey of international financial institutions, non-governmental organizations, the private sector, and sustainability news outlets. Internal stakeholders from across the institution confirmed the analysis and have identified paths forward.
An action plan to set long-term targets within these impact areas has been approved by the Managing Director & Chief Administrative Officer.
CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY PRINCIPLES
10 Sustainability Principles are the bedrock for embedding sustainability in the Bank's decisions across its internal operations. Using these Principles in a systematic way will positively impact how we operate our facilities worldwide as well as throughout our supply chain.
WB Corporate Sustainability Principles |
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1. Be Climate Resilient | 4. Ensure Resource Efficiency | 7. Eliminate Corruption |
2. Be Energy Smart | 5. Reduce Waste | 8. Enhance Diversity & Inclusion |
3. Be Water Efficient | 6. Promote Sustainable Land Management | 9. Ensure Staff Wellbeing |
| | 10. Engage & Preserve the Community |
SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING
You can read about progress made in the World Bank Annual Report 2019, the GRI Index 2020, and in our response to the CDP. The World Bank uses a detailed materiality methodology to determine what aspects to include in our reporting.
We hope that you read the Sustainability Review online; if you choose to print, please do so double-sided and in black ink.