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2015 World Bank Sustainability Review Summary

Core Content and Objectives

The 2015 Sustainability Review outlines the World Bank Group's (WBG) efforts to manage environmental, social, and economic impacts across its internal operations. The World Bank Group's overarching mission is to eliminate extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity in a sustainable manner. This is achieved through a range of initiatives that focus on reducing the Bank's carbon footprint, improving resource efficiency, and promoting sustainable practices in both its operations and the communities it serves.

Key Initiatives and Activities

Climate Action

• The World Bank aims to be a leader in climate action by measuring, reducing, offsetting, and reporting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
• Facilities and travel in Washington, DC, became carbon-neutral in 2007, and globally in 2009.
• In fiscal 2015, the Bank reduced GHG emissions by nearly 10,000 metric tons, with the largest reductions in business travel and electricity usage.
• The Bank purchases certified emission reductions (CERs) and verified emission reductions (VERs) to offset remaining emissions, particularly from operational travel.
• Gold Standard-certified projects are prioritized to ensure climate benefits and community support.

Sustainable Offices

• The World Bank uses sustainable building standards to benchmark performance.
• Three of its headquarters in Washington, DC, are LEED Certified.
• In fiscal 2015, the Nairobi Country Office became the first in Kenya to earn LEED Certification (Gold), joining Chennai, Juba, Manila, and New Delhi.
• Design parameters for Country Offices were updated to ensure optimum building standards.

Energy Efficiency

• Energy consumption in Washington, DC, offices has dropped steadily for eight years.
• In fiscal 2015, electricity consumption was just over 75,000 MWh, a 1,000 MWh reduction from fiscal 2014.
• LED lighting was installed in stairwells and bathrooms, reducing energy use by 50% in those areas.
• Solar panels were installed in the Islamabad office, and variable frequency drives were implemented in Chennai to improve HVAC efficiency.

Waste Management

• The Bank conducts indoor environmental-quality testing every 18 months, ensuring safe and sustainable working conditions.
• Workplace paper products are Green-Seal certified, and cleaning products are non-toxic.
• In fiscal 2015, the Bank focused on efficient waste diversion and standardized receptacles with clear signage.
• Cafeteria waste was reduced to 22% landfill usage, with a target of 80% diversion rate.
• Excess food is donated to DC Central Kitchen.

Rethinking Food

• The Bank emphasizes sustainable, local, and fresh food in its Washington, DC cafeterias.
• Bottled water consumption was reduced by 10% in fiscal 2015, with a 10% reduction target for fiscal 2016.
• Fair trade coffee is used, with 3,500 pounds per month or 42,000 pounds per year.
• The Bank partners with ProFish to ensure sustainable seafood is sourced, avoiding red-list species.

Lean Printing

• The Bank transitioned to an in-house print shop in fiscal 2015, saving 20% in costs compared to external vendors.
• Digital printing reduces spoilage, print time, and environmental impact.
• The Bank uses sustainable paper certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).
• A new print system was launched in January 2015, providing multifunction printers within 25 steps of each employee's office, and enabling mobile printing from devices like iPhone, iPad, Android, desktop, and laptop.
• The system aims to reduce print spending by 30% by January 2017.

Smart Connections

• The Bank introduced a new cloud-based email system, increasing storage capacity by 25 times.
• 26,000 staff transitioned to the cloud-based system, eliminating physical storage and plastic CDs/DVDs.
• 250 Lotus Notes servers and associated data storage were decommissioned.
• A cloud-based file-sharing and storage solution was introduced, reducing paper usage and changing collaboration methods.
• The Bank also implemented virtual meeting tools to reduce travel and enhance communication.

Principled Purchasing

• The Bank works with vendors who incorporate sustainability principles into their practices.
• Sustainability issues are considered in project planning and procurement operations.
• The Bank purchases $1.6 billion annually in goods and services, with a focus on sustainable sourcing.

Community Engagement

• The Bank encourages charitable workplace giving and staff volunteerism.
• In fiscal 2015, staff and retirees contributed $2.6 million to the Community Connections Campaign, which was matched by the institution to $5.2 million for DC and surrounding communities.

Main Points and Key Information

• The World Bank Group's sustainability goals are eliminating extreme poverty and boosting shared prosperity.
• The Bank focuses on reducing its environmental footprint through climate action, energy efficiency, waste management, and sustainable procurement.
• LEED Certification has been achieved in five offices overseas, including Nairobi.
• The new print system reduces printers by over 5,000 and aims to cut print spending by 30%.
• Cloud-based systems have improved storage efficiency, collaboration, and resource management.
• Green bonds have been a successful tool for climate financing, with $8.5 billion issued since 2008.
• Staff engagement is crucial, with 88% attending learning events in fiscal 2015, an increase of 5% from fiscal 2014.

Conclusion

The 2015 Sustainability Review highlights the World Bank's commitment to sustainability in all aspects of its operations. Through innovative practices, strategic planning, and community involvement, the Bank is working to minimize its environmental impact while supporting development goals. The review serves as a complement to the Annual Report, providing non-financial data on the Bank's sustainability efforts.