1 st Forum Quarterly Meeting rd April, Abu Dhabi Progress Report 2013 A partnership to champion sustainability in Abu Dhabi

Welcome Welcome Speech Dr. Jaber Al Jaberi Deputy Secretary General Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi

Kelwyn Davies Abu Dhabi Sustainable Procurement Steering Committee - Zuha Mousa - Khalfan Al Marar - Saeed Al Ameri - Samar Al Mansoori -Waleed Al Saeedi -Adil Al Mulla General Secretariat -Dr. Nawal Al Hosany -Mathew Plumbridge -Andrew Broderick -Belinda Scott Appreciation The Abu Dhabi Sustainability Group appreciates the contribution of : Fatema Al Sabaa Sustainable Labor Practices Dr. Jamila Khanji

Agenda Time (Duration) TopicDetailsPresenter 9:30-10:00 (30’) RegistrationWelcoming participantsEAD 10:00-10:10 (10’) Opening SessionWelcoming remarksDr Jaber AppreciationHuda 10:10-10:25 (1’) OrganisationObjectives, Agenda and IcebreakerMC 10:25-10:30 (5’) MembershipWelcoming new membersHuda 10:30-11:30 (60’) Progress ReviewShare the progress made in the implementation of the ADSG Strategy G1 Communication G2 Capacity Building G3 Task Force G4 Flagship Programmes G5 International Cooperation G6 Management Model G6 Action Plan 2013 Sandra Belinda Sandra Huda Kelwyn 11:30 –12:00 (30’) Discussion Q&AMC 12:00CloseLight LunchAll

Meeting Objectives Share knowledge Provide updates on progress Seek input and feedback on activities and future direction

Welcome on board

Members (42) Under discussion/ process

Content G3: Provide a forum for experience sharing about sustainability III G1: Raise awareness and understanding of sustainability I IV G4: Support sustainability in AD G2: Facilitate the adoption of sustainability II VG5: Create opportunities for international cooperation VIG6: Build an excellent, autonomous and sustainable organization VIIAny Other Business (AOB)

Content G3: Provide a forum for experience sharing about sustainability III G1: Raise awareness and understanding of sustainability I IV G4: Support sustainability in AD G2: Facilitate the adoption of sustainability II VG5: Create opportunities for international cooperation VIG6: Build an excellent, autonomous and sustainable organization VIIAOB

Managing Communication

Communications Working in Collaboration to achieve the Group’s Vision by providing Communications Strategy and Plan

Portal Review Assessment Analysis Social Media Develop a plan Trial Review

Hiwar Hiwar re-launch First Session in May: UAE Vision 2021 and Global Green Growth Institute Three more planned for the rest of the year

e-Journal Launch of ADSG e-Journal A platform for members to share best practice and news Quarterly Bilingual Member contribution and input required Article Request sent 17 th March for 1 st edition Reminder: submission by 7 th April

Member Survey

Member Prioritisation of ADSG Programmes

36.5% of Members Responded Of those; 73% score medium to little for internal promotion of sustainability 60% have medium to very little number of sustainability KPIs 46% will publish a sustainability report this year (7) “Sustainability is included in the scorecard“ “We are gathering data for inclusion into KPIs”

Member Sustainability Focus 2013 Economic – 3 Environmental - 6 Social - 5 “Community relations in new international markets” “Define what sustainability means” “Transparent stakeholder engagement”

Content G3: Provide a forum for experience sharing about sustainability III G1: Raise awareness and understanding of sustainability I IV G4: Support sustainability in AD G2: Facilitate the adoption of sustainability II VG5: Create opportunities for international cooperation VIG6: Build an excellent, autonomous and sustainable organization

Capacity Building Program 1.71 Participants to date 2.25 Organisations 3.Overall satisfaction rating was from 8.4 to 9.1 (out of 10)

Upcoming: Capacity Building Program

Facilitate the adoption of sustainability Guidance, Training and Support Roadmap to Sustainability & GRI Reporting & Communication materials – contents – logistics – developments

Assessment Tool User IDs Issued Completed 100% Partially Completed Not Yet Commenced Organisations Individuals Ranking12345 Users10%20% 30% Tool Usage Breakdown Tool User Satisfaction Breakdown

Training Arrangements & Logistics 2013 Guidance, Training and Support – Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi – National Bank of Abu Dhabi – Stream Management, Greece – Rotana – ADNEC – ADCC&I materials – contents – logistics – developments

Content G3: Provide a forum for experience sharing about sustainability III G1: Raise awareness and understanding of sustainability I IV G4: Support sustainability in AD G2: Facilitate the adoption of sustainability II VG5: Create opportunities for international cooperation VIG6: Build an excellent, autonomous and sustainable organization VIIAOB

ADSG Communications Proposal for ADSG Communications task forceADSG Communications task force Purpose In support of the ADSG Strategic Goal, raising awareness and understanding of sustainability management and reporting principles and practices, the ADSG will make increasingly effective use of current and emerging technology to enhance communication with internal and external audiences and stimulate collaboration among its members Proposal for ADSG Communications task forceADSG Communications task force Purpose In support of the ADSG Strategic Goal, raising awareness and understanding of sustainability management and reporting principles and practices, the ADSG will make increasingly effective use of current and emerging technology to enhance communication with internal and external audiences and stimulate collaboration among its members

Focus Areas 1.Conduct a mini benchmark study of similar organisations’ communications 2.Gather information from ADSG members 3.Develop ADSG's communications strategy and plan 4.Submit a final report with recommendations 1.Conduct a mini benchmark study of similar organisations’ communications 2.Gather information from ADSG members 3.Develop ADSG's communications strategy and plan 4.Submit a final report with recommendations

Call for Task Force Participation Expertise in any one of the following: Communications; Media management; Web development, and Social media Expertise in any one of the following: Communications; Media management; Web development, and Social media

Nomination of Representatives Please nominate task force members by the 18 th April by to Rasha. to members’ representatives will follow soon. Please nominate task force members by the 18 th April by to Rasha. to members’ representatives will follow soon.

Content G3: Provide a forum for experience sharing about sustainability III G1: Raise awareness and understanding of sustainability I IV G4: Support sustainability in AD G2: Facilitate the adoption of sustainability II VG5: Create opportunities for international cooperation VIG6: Build an excellent, autonomous and sustainable organization VIIAOB

G4: Support Sustainability in AD Flagship programs Presentations/Updates on FSPs Sustainable Procurement Sustainable Labour Practices Sustainable Financial Services Sustainable ICT Sustainable Education Challenges Transition Management incl. – Impact of Global Financial Crisis – Legal issues – Resource availability

Content G3: Provide a forum for experience sharing about sustainability III G1: Raise awareness and understanding of sustainability I IV G4: Support sustainability in AD G2: Facilitate the adoption of sustainability II VG5: Create opportunities for international cooperation VIG6: Build an excellent, autonomous and sustainable organization VIIAOB

G5: Create opportunities for international recognition and cooperation Partnerships 1.IRENA and Musanada on Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Procurement 2.GGG Forum with IISD on Sustainable Procurement 3.GGG Institute with MOFA on Green Economy

Content G3: Provide a forum for experience sharing about sustainability III G1: Raise awareness and understanding of sustainability I IV G4: Support sustainability in AD G2: Facilitate the adoption of sustainability II VG5: Create opportunities for international cooperation VIG6: Build an excellent, autonomous and sustainable organization VIIAOB

Thank you

G6: Build an excellent, autonomous and sustainable organization Action Plan 2013 Prioritising Criteria and Approval Request 1.Sequencing of work? 2.Determining budget allocation? 3.Resource planning? 4.Being prepared to drop things if more important things come along? The GS requests the authority from the FQM to continue to develop the Action Plan for subsequent approval under the new Management Model.

Content G3: Provide a forum for experience sharing about sustainability III G1: Raise awareness and understanding of sustainability I IV G4: Support sustainability in AD G2: Facilitate the adoption of sustainability II VG5: Create opportunities for international cooperation VIG6: Build an excellent, autonomous and sustainable organization VIIAny Other Business AOB