1. Abu Dhabi’s Sustainability Challenges and Opportunities: Abu Dhabi Sustainability Index 20 th April 2011

2. Aim and objective Abu Dhabi’s Sustainability Challenge and Opportunity – January, 2011 2 The report provides an initial assessment of Abu Dhabi’s progress towards sustainability, and what could be done to both address any gaps and accelerate performance in areas of strength. It is not meant to prescribe—rather it has been developed to provide context, inform and inspire Abu Dhabi’s strategic planning cycle

3. Abu Dhabi Performance Management Framework Abu Dhabi’s Sustainability Challenge and Opportunity – January, 2011 3

4. Sustainability and Framework Abu Dhabi’s Sustainability Challenge and Opportunity – January, 2011 4

5. Abu Dhabi Whole of Government Scorecard Measures: Extent of Inclusion in the Sustainability Index Abu Dhabi’s Sustainability Challenge and Opportunity – January, 2011 5

6. 6 Economic DevelopmentSocial DevelopmentEnvironmental SustainabilityInfrastructureGovernment Excellence Proximity to Sustainability: 41.1% Innovation Index 16.49 Education Index 49 Water consumption per day per capita in Abu Dhabi 19.10 Gap between supply and demand of residential units in Abu Dhabi 15.15 % of sustainability reports issued for government agencies 26.47 Competitiveness Index 66.41 Quality of education system 65 Water Stress Index 48.13 Park area available per capita 5.07 % of government departments adopting environmentally friendly procurement 0 GDP per capita 100 Quality of scientific research 62.86 Level of environmental awareness 48 Quality of Living Index 80.20 World Governance Index 19.56 Non-oil GDP as a % of GDP 36.39 % of all nationals living/working in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi enrolled in Thiqa 97 Ambient Air Quality Index 20 Estimated road traffic death rate per 100,000 population 12.1 Budget Credibility Index 50 CO 2 emissions (metric tons per capita) 0.64 % of all expatriates living in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi enrolled in a health insurance plan with a licensed health insurer 75.7 Municipal waste treated 3.62 Renewable percentage from energy generation 0.01 Customer satisfaction for the whole government of Abu Dhabi 85 Diversification quotient 46.40 % of diabetes prevalence in national population 10 Municipal waste generation per capita 0 ICT Development Index 72.90 Number of procedures required to start a business 9.09 Foreign direct investment (inwards) 29.85 Age-standardized mortality rates by non- communicable diseases 69.27 Average score of entities on the Excellence Award Assessment 40 Tourism sector contribution to GDP 32.97 Life expectancy at birth 90.24 Total unemployment rate among Emiratis 37.71 The level of reported crime per thousand of population 35.54 Emiratis female participation in labour force 26.94 Judicial independence 81.86 Consumer Price Index 11.23 Gender empowerment measure (GEM) 65.20 Human Development Index 90.30 Minimum wage 11.25 Hiring and firing practices 70 % of tangible cultural assets conserved 17 Sustainability Index: Measuring Abu Dhabi’s Proximity to Sustainability

7. Relative Strength Abu Dhabi’s Sustainability Challenge and Opportunity – January, 2011 7 Performance Areas of Relative Strength DimensionIndex/MeasurePerformance Sustainable Economy IMD World Competitiveness Index24 th Ease of doing business33 rd Knowledge Economy Index45 th GDP per capita3 rd Social Development Education Index45 th * Life expectancy at birthConsistent with OECD countries % of all nationals enrolled in Thiqa90% Environmental Sustainability Infrastructure Quality of Living Index84 of 215 Networked Readiness Index27 of 122 Government Excellence # of sustainability reports issued for government agencies 3 (tied) Government Efficiency Index22 of 55 Overall Arab Responsible Competitiveness Index1 st *

8. Areas of Improvements Abu Dhabi’s Sustainability Challenge and Opportunity – January, 2011 8 Performance Areas Requiring Greatest Improvements DimensionIndex/MeasureRank Sustainability Economy CO 2 emissions (metric tons per capita)3 rd highest Diversification quotientLess than 45% of transformational economy diversification quotient Social Development Employment of Emiratis in private sector1.70% Environmental Sustainability Water Stress Index17 of 113 Water consumption per capita450 Municipal waste generation per capita5.7x European average # of buildings promoting energy and water efficiency and green design standards (i.e., Estidama, LEED) <20 Roads Safety Index4 th highest road deaths per capita Renewable percentage from energy generation 0 in 2009 Government Excellence # of government departments adopting environmentally friendly procurement standards or policies 0 (or immaterial amount)

9. Abu Dhabi’s Sustainability Challenge and Opportunity – January, 2011 9 Measuring Abu Dhabi’s Social Development Proximity to Best in Class Sustainability Level Best in classAbu Dhabi

10. Measuring Abu Dhabi’s Social Development Proximity to Best in Class Abu Dhabi’s Sustainability Challenge and Opportunity – January, 2011 10 Social Development Current Proximity to Sustainability: 59.35% Abu Dhabi Performance Best in Class Proximity to Best in Class (%) Sustainabilit y Level Proximity to Sustainabilit y (%) MEASURES G04/02 – “Student-Centred Learning” Education Index (component of the Knowledge Economy Index)4.9 *9.7850.101049 Quality of education system4.556.273.39765 G04/07 – Internationally Recognized and Nationally Relevant Quality of scientific institutions4.46.270.98762.86 GO5/01 – Comprehensive Health Services, Accessible and Affordable for Everyone in the Emirate Percentage of all nationals living/ working in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi enrolled in Thiqa 97** 10097 Percentage of all expatriates living in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi enrolled in a health insurance plan with a licensed health insurer 75.7** 10075.7 G05/03 – Actively Educating Population Against Avoidable Health Risks Percentage of diabetes prevalence in national population (indicated via Weqaya)212.1102.110 Age-standardized mortality rates by non-communicable diseases (per 100,000)410 *28469.2728469.27 Life expectancy at birth74.98390.248390.24 G06/01 – Safe Society with High Levels of Community Confidence in Public Order, Safety and Security The level of reported crime per thousand of population18.66.6135.546.6135.54 G07/01 – Upholding the Rule of Law Through Independent and More Efficient Judiciary Judicial independence5.736.785.52781.86 G08/05 – Women Contributing to Prosperity and Success Gender empowerment measure (GEM)0.652 *0.9171.64165.20 G08/06 – Improved Social and Educational Care for Children Human Development Index0.903 *0.97192.99190.30 GO9/03 – A Fair and Ethical Labour Environment Minimum wage (PPPs)185.461,648.2411.251648.2411.25 Hiring and firing practices4.9 *5.983770 G10/O1 – Preservation, Conservation and Promotion of Local Traditions, Culture and the History of Abu Dhabi Percentage of tangible cultural assets conserved17** 10017

11. Measuring Abu Dhabi’s Economic Development Proximity to Best in Class Abu Dhabi’s Sustainability Challenge and Opportunity – January, 2011 11 Sustainability Level Best in classAbu Dhabi

12. Measuring Abu Dhabi’s Economic Development Proximity to Best in Class Abu Dhabi’s Sustainability Challenge and Opportunity – January, 2011 12 Economic Development Current Proximity to Sustainability: 36.82% Abu Dhabi Performance Best in Class Proximity to Best in Class (%) Sustainabilit y Level Proximity to Sustainability (%) MEASURES G01/01 – Rapid and Sustainable Growth Abu Dhabi Innovation Index-0.190.6216.490.6216.49 Abu Dhabi Competitiveness Index66.40810066.4110066.41 GDP per capita$115,364 100<115,364100 Non-oil GDP as % of GDP36.396357.7610036.39 CO 2 emissions (metric tons per capita)32.94 *8.6326.1700.64 G01/02 – Diversified and Broadened Economic Base Diversification quotient2.96.2546.46.2546.4 G01/03 – Global Economy Integration via Trade and Investment Foreign direct investment (inwards)826.3229.8526.8529.85 G01/07 – Economic Benefits from Tourism Tourism sector contribution to GDP3.310.531.4310.032.97 G02/01 – Employment of Emirates (Public and Private Sector) Total unemployment rate among Emiratis14.852.315.415.637.71 G02/02 – Women Contributing to the Prosperity and Success of Emirate Female Emiratis participating in labour force0.271.0026.93126.94 G03/03 – Sustainable Levels of Inflation and Stable Financial Systems Consumer Price Index117.81101.689.4310211.23

13. Measuring Abu Dhabi’s Environmental Sustainability Proximity to Best in Class Abu Dhabi’s Sustainability Challenge and Opportunity – January, 2011 13 Sustainability Level Best in classAbu Dhabi

14. Measuring Abu Dhabi’s Environmental Sustainability Proximity to Best in Class Abu Dhabi’s Sustainability Challenge and Opportunity – January, 2011 14 Environmental Sustainability Current Proximity to Sustainability: 23.14% Abu Dhabi Performance Best in Class Proximity to Best in Class (%) Sustainabili ty Level Proximity to Sustainability (%) MEASURES GE11/02 – Economic Growth Managed in an Environmentally Sustainable Way Water consumption per day per capita in Abu Dhabi (litres/day/person) 45014933.18619.1 Water Stress Index41.1 *0.350.84<2048.13 GE11/03 – An Informed and Aware Population Contributing to Environmental Sustainability Level of environmental awareness489152.7510048 G11/04 – Clean Protected and Safe Environment Ambient Air Quality Index – Percentage of exceedances of SO 2, NO 2, O 3 and CO 2 20** 0%20 Municipal waste treated by type and method (e.g., recycled, composted) kg per capita per year 3.2669.74.681003.26 Municipal waste generation per capita3,109.73099.930 kg0

15. Sustainability Index: Measuring Abu Dhabi’s Infrastructure Development Proximity to Best in Class Abu Dhabi’s Sustainability Challenge and Opportunity – January, 2011 15 Sustainability Level Best in classAbu Dhabi

16. Sustainability Index: Measuring Abu Dhabi’s Infrastructure Development Proximity to Best in Class Abu Dhabi’s Sustainability Challenge and Opportunity – January, 2011 16 Infrastructure Current Proximity to Sustainability: 30.91% Abu Dhabi Performance Best in Class Proximity to Best in Class (%) Sustainability Level Proximity to Sustainability (%) MEASURES G12/01 – Coherent Urban Planning Gap between supply and demand of residential units (excluding luxury units and labour camps) 27.4%5.6520.625% extra supply 15.15 G12/02 – Attractive, Liveable and Sustainable Urban Environment Park area available per capita (m 2 /capita)15.173005.073005.07 G12/06 – Infrastructure and Community Facilities that Meet the Needs of a Growing Population Quality of Life Index87.1108.680.20108.680.20 G13/04 – Transport Systems that Meet the Needs of all Residents and Visitors Estimated road traffic death rate per 100,000 population25.13.212.13.212.1 G14/03 – Alternative and Renewable Energy Resources Renewable percentage from energy generation<0.0146.70.0211000.01 G15/02 – High-Quality and Affordable ICT Infrastructure Available to All ICT Development Index5.477.572.907.572.90

17. Measuring Abu Dhabi’s Government Excellence Proximity to Best in Class Abu Dhabi’s Sustainability Challenge and Opportunity – January, 2011 17 Sustainability Level Best in classAbu Dhabi

18. Measuring Abu Dhabi’s Government Excellence Proximity to Best in Class Abu Dhabi’s Sustainability Challenge and Opportunity – January, 2011 18 Government Excellence Current Proximity to Sustainability: 32.87% Abu Dhabi Performan ce Best in Class Proximity to Best in Class (%) Sustainabil ity Level Proximity to Sustainabil ity (%) MEASURES GE16/02 – The Highest Standards of Integrity, Accountability, Openness and Transparency in Public Percentage of sustainability reports issued for government agencies26.47 100 26.47 Percentage of government departments adopting environmentally friendly procurement standards and policies 09001000 World Governance Index (WGI)0.489 *1.79527.242.519.56 G16/06 – Effective Financial Management Budget Credibility Index (expenditure out-turn, revenue out-turn, stock and monitoring of payment arrears) 5010448.0810050 G19/09 – High-Performing Workforce Customer satisfaction for the whole Government of Abu Dhabi85** 10085 Number of procedures required to start a business1119.091 Average score of entities on the Excellence Award Assessment40** 10040

19. Key Levers for Accelerating Progress Towards Sustainability  Recalibrate all emirate-level performance targets to long-term sustainable levels.  Seek competitive advantage and international leadership in the key sectors of a “sustainable global economy”: renewable energy, low-carbon industry, sustainability tourism, water management, and smart and sustainable cities.  Adopt true-value (full-cost) accounting and apply across all government financial decision-making and forecasting.  Aggressively transition to a low-carbon economy.  Enhance demand-side management of energy and water, and reassess infrastructure needs.  Employ next-generation infrastructure, merging smart information technology and environmental technology (e.g., smart grids).  Realize significant sustainability gains through sustainable community design.  Aggressively transition to a “closed-loop”, zero-waste economy.  Facilitate the procurement of increasingly sustainable products and services by both the government and the private sector.  Promote stakeholder empowerment and responsibility (e.g., for community stewardship, environmental action and healthy lifestyle).  Achieve gender equality in the workplace and society.  Foster healthy lifestyles and improve healthcare results by bringing healthcare interventions to the resident’s immediate environment.  Reframe relationships and standards relating to immigrant foreign workers.  Promote and incentivize transparency and accountability for sustainability performance results of both the government and the private sector. Abu Dhabi’s Sustainability Challenge and Opportunity – January, 2011 19

20. Suggested Initiatives Abu Dhabi’s Sustainability Challenge and Opportunity – January, 2011 20

21. Abu Dhabi’s Sustainability Challenge and Opportunity: Further context and action  Abu Dhabi government entities to increasingly incorporate sustainability into strategic planning and performance review  Encourage adoption of sustainability management, performance and reporting by the private sector  Support and leverage the leadership work of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Group Abu Dhabi’s Sustainability Challenge and Opportunity – January, 2011 21