Forum Quarterly Meeting (Operational) 15 th December 2010, NBAD Academy, Abu Dhabi Action Plan 2010, Strategy and Elections General Secretariat A public-private partnership i to champion sustainability in Abu Dhabi

Content Strategy III Agenda I IV Elections to the General Secretariat Action Plan 2010 II

Agenda 2’5 hour Meeting, from 9:00am to 11:30pm WhenWhatWho 09:00-09:15 (15’) Opening sessionChairperson 09:15-9:45 (30’) Share ADSG progress Action plan 2010ADSG General Secretariat + Members 09:45-10:45 (60’) Discuss and approve strategy ADSG General Secretariat + Members 10:45-11:00 (15’) Break 11:00-11:30 (75’) ElectionsMembers + Supervisor + General Secretariat 11:30 Closure

Content Strategy III Action Plan 2010 II IV Elections to the General Secretariat Agenda I

Annual report 2008/2010

Progress Scorecard 4Q 2010

Content Strategy III Action Plan 2010 II IV Elections to the General Secretariat Agenda I

Strategy 2011/2013 To promote sustainability management in Abu Dhabi by providing learning and knowledge sharing opportunities for government, private companies and not for profit organizations, in a spirit of cooperation and open dialogue. Our mission Our vision Sustainability management become a competitive advantage for organizational success in Abu Dhabi. Our goals 1.Raise awareness and understanding of sustainability principles and practices 2.Encourage the adoption of sustainability management and reporting practices 3.Provide a forum for experience sharing and learning about sustainability management and reporting practices. 4.Support sustainability initiatives within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. 5.Enhance opportunities for international cooperation and recognition. 6.Promote the benefits of ADSG membership. 7.Build and excellent, sustainable and autonomous organization.

Strategy 2011/2013 Goal Stakeholder expectations: CEO/MD’s Recommendations ADSG response: Strategy InitiativesProducts and services Projects G1-Raise awareness and understanding of sustainability management and reporting principles and practices – Engage the public (KF).  Knowledge creation and dissemination  Communication Sustainability IndexSustainability Awareness Index PortalResource Center NewsletterQuarterly Newsletters (4) – Provide focus to private organizations to take sustainability forward (Aldar). PublicationsIssue brief “Abu Dhabi: Our case for sustainability” Guide “The sustainability management cycle Toolbox “The sustainability management cycle Case study “Sustainability in practice: The case of the ADSG” White paper “Sustainable procurement” – Compile and disseminate good practices to be adopted by ADSG members. Use task forces led by experienced organizations to document them (ADNOC). White paper “Sustainable ICT” White paper “Sustainable labour practices and decent work” White paper “Waste manager” Brochure “About us” Quarterly Press releases (4) Quarterly articles (4) SeminarsPublic seminars (Construction, hospitality, financial sector, ICT, Health, Education and Media

Strategy 2011/2013 Goal Stakeholder expectations: CEO/MD’s Recommendations ADSG response: Strategy InitiativesProducts and services Projects G2-Facilitate the adoption of sustainability management and reporting practices – Set targets and actions benchmarked with best practices by developed nations (DMA). – Set targets that can be increased with time (ADNOC). – Encourage sustainability reporting to evaluate progress by public and private organizations (Dolphin, Emirates Foundation). – Encourage the creation of sustainability teams to lead change and make them accountable to CEO (Aldar).  Capability building Training meetingsQuarterly workshops (4) Training programsSustainability Institute Training of trainersTraining module for employees One-on-one- support Sustainability case & Scorecard (10/20 common indicators) – Use ADSG influence to encourage and help others to improve performance (Emirates Foundation). MentoringTransparency in the supply chain – Facilitate performance benchmarking against peers (Aldar).  Quality assurance BenchmarkingGlobal reporters methodology – Encourage assessment by independent authorities (Aldar) External assuranceGRI Check, Third party assurance – Provide incentives (KF, Aldar).  Recognition AwardsAbu Dhabi Sustainability Award

Strategy 2011/2013 Goal Stakeholder expectations: CEO/MD’s Recommendations ADSG response: Strategy InitiativesProducts and servicesProjects G?-Encourage members’ compliance with their public commitments – Hold ADSG members accountable to deliver on their public commitments (NBAD, Aldar). – Enforce compliance through a compulsory, penalty-based system (DMA). – Encourage compliance through a voluntary, incentive-based system (EAD, Masdar).  Not contemplated in the strategy Not contemplated in the strategyNot contemplated in the strategy.

Strategy 2011/2013 Goal Stakeholder expectations: CEO/MD’s Recommendations ADSG response: Strategy InitiativesProducts and servicesProjects G3-Provide a forum for experience sharing and learning about sustainability management and reporting practices – Expectations were not expressed.  Experience sharing meetings General Secretariat meetingsProgress scorecard Forum Quarterly meetingsOperational & Knowledge sharing meetings CEO/MD meetingAnnual report – Use the AD Sustainability Forum to prioritize issues and decide on the focus areas in accordance to business interest and government strategies (DOT). Annual Sustainability ForumAbu Dhabi Sustainability Forum

Strategy 2011/2013 Goal Stakeholder expectations: CEO/MD’s Recommendations ADSG response: Strategy InitiativesProducts and services Projects G4-Support sustainability initiatives within the Emirates of Abu Dhabi – Influence others and have a voice in publicly sponsored initiatives (Emirates Foundation) – Encourage cooperation between the public and the private sector (EAD). – Prioritize and focus on three material issues (ADNOC, Aldar). – Involve the champions who have knowledge and experience on the key issues to lead initiatives (EAD).  Advocacy Flagship programs All flagship programs respond to these expectations: Sustainable Procurement, Sustainable ICT, Labour Practices and Decent Work and Waste Management. – Set targets and actions focused on material issues for AD, i.e. reducing the ecological footprint (Aramex). – Identify and focus on low hanging fruits, quick wins consistent with AD maturity level, i.e. waste management (Masdar). – Propose common targets in collaboration with champions i.e. Center for Waste Management and measure and communicate achievements through sustainability reports (EAD).  Advocacy Flagship programs Waste management (this program may be transformed into an “Eco- efficiency program” that would also include energy and water issues to respond better to expectations regarding reducing AD ecological footprint) – Engage students by linking ADSG strategy to AD Education strategy (DED, KF).  Advocacy Flagship programs Education for sustainability

Strategy 2011/2013 GoalStakeholder expectations: CEO/MD’s Recommendations ADSG response: Strategy InitiativesProducts and servicesProjects G5-Create opportunities for international cooperation and recognition – Contribute to the credibility of Abu Dhabi through the credibility of the ADSG and its members (Etihad)  Networking AffiliationsGRI organizational stakeholder PartnershipsGRI, Global Compact ConferencesGRI, AFED

Strategy 2011/2013 GoalStakeholder expectations: CEO/MD’s Recommendations ADSG response: Strategy InitiativesProducts and servicesProjects G6-Build an excellent, autonomous and sustainable organization – Increase the number of organizations implementing and reporting sustainability (SRE) – Identify expectations of leadership and long term objectives to be achieved (Masdar). – Establish quantitative and qualitative performance measures (Aldar).  Membership MembersNot contemplated in the strategy.  Performance management framework Performance management deliverables Strategy Action plan Budget Memorandum of agreements Products and services Annual report

Content Strategy III Action Plan 2010 II IV Elections to the General Secretariat Agenda I

Elections GS 2011/2012 Name of CandidateAffiliation Sandra AnaniAbu Dhabi Airports Company Dr. Nawal Al-HosanyMasdar Andrew BroderickAldar Properties Rania El AminAbu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry Matthew PlumbridgeAbu Dhabi Department of Municipal Affairs Belinda Jane ScottNational Bank of Abu Dhabi Amal TaraziEmirates Foundation Good Luck!

Elections GS 2011/2012

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