Asian Development Bank Sustainability Report 2020

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• Publisher: Asian Development Bank
• Year: 2020
• Print ISBN: 9789292627188
• eBook ISBN: 9789292627195
• Topic: Business
• Subtopic: Governance d'impresa
• Index: Business

The Asian Development Bank Sustainability Report has been produced biennially since 2007. It enables stakeholders to understand and assess ADB's sustainability performance in its project investments, technical assistance, knowledge services, and corporate footprint. The publication consists of two parts. Part I: Highlights presents the major economic, social, and environmental impacts of ADB's operations and headquarters for 2018 and 2019. Part II: The Global Reporting Initiative Content Index provides detailed information and data on the integration of sustainability in ADB's operations, facilities, and organizational activities against the reporting standards of the Global Reporting Initiative.

ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK

SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2020

PART I: HIGHLIGHTS

DECEMBER 2020

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ISBN 978-92-9262-718-8 (print), 978-92-9262-719-5 (electronic), 978-92-9262-720-1 (ebook)

Publication Stock No. TCS210051-2

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.22617/TCS210051-2

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CONTENTS

Tables and Figures				iv
The President’s Statement				v
Acknowledgments				vii
Abbreviations				viii
I.	Sustainability Highlights, 2018–2019			1
II.	About the Asian Development Bank			2
III.	Governance			3
IV.	Accountability and Transparency			4
V.	Stakeholder Engagement			5
VI.	Strategy 2030: Seven Operational Priorities			6
		Operational Priority 1:	Addressing Remaining Poverty and Reducing Inequalities	8
		Operational Priority 2:	Accelerating Progress in Gender Equality	9
		Operational Priority 3:	Climate Change, Building Climate, and Disaster Resilience and Enhancing Environmental Sustainability	10
		Operational Priority 4:	Making Cities More Livable	11
		Operational Priority 5:	Promoting Rural Development and Food Security	12
		Operational Priority 6:	Strengthening Governance and Institutional Capacity	13
		Operational Priority 7:	Fostering Regional Cooperation and Integration	14
VII.	Environmental and Social Safeguards			15
		Three Key Safeguards		15
VIII.	Private Sector Operations			18
IX.	Knowledge Services			19
		Improving Air Quality in Urban Asia		19
		Protecting and Investing in Natural Capital		20
		NDC Advance: Accelerating Climate Actions in Asia and the Pacific		20
X.	Enhancing Human Resources			21
		Career Development		21
		Diversity and Inclusion		21
		Workforce Integrity		22
		Safety and Security		22
XI.	Resource Management			23
		Elevating Sustainability Standards in Asia and the Pacific		23
		Occupational Health and Safety		23
		Environmental Management		23
		Curbing Greenhouse Gas Emissions		24
		Practicing Water Efficiency		24
		Managing Our Energy		24
		Promoting Knowledge on Green Building Practices		25

TABLES AND FIGURES

Tables
1	Number of Matters and Cases Reviewed Respect at Work Unit	22
2	Greenhouse Gas Intensity per Capita for ADB Headquarters, 2017–2019	24
3	Energy Intensity, 2017–2019	25
4	Plastics in Kitchen and Dining Average % Reduction	26
5	Plastics in Beverage Stalls Typical % Reduction	26
6	Plastics in Stewarding Typical % Reduction	26
Figures
1	Functional Organization Chart, May 2020	3
2.	Results Achieved by ADB’s Active Private Sector Portfolio	18
3	Profile of Staff by Employment category and Gender, 2018 to 2019	21
4	Average Hours of Training, 2018 to 2019	21
5	First Aid, Emergency Family Preparedness and Fire and Safety Prevention Trainings, 2018–2019	22
6	Water Conservation Performance, 2015–2019	24
7	Total Recycled and Reused Water, 2017–2019	24
8	Total Water Withdrawn, 2017–2019	24
9	Total Energy Consumption, 2017–2019	24
10	Electricity Performance (Consumption and Utilization), 2015–2019	25
11	ADB’s 10-Point Sustainability in Action Plan	25
12	Paper Consumption Monit...

Table of contents

• Front Cover
• Asian Development Bank Sustainability Report 2020: Part I: Highlights
• Asian Development Bank Sustainability Report 2020: Part II: Detailed Global Reporting Initiative Content Index