Inspiring Sustainability Leadership

Outstanding sustainability leadership, both outside and inside the EBRDÕs countries of operations, were showcased at a special event at this yearÕs EBRD Annual Meeting in Tbilisi, Georgia, Inspiring Sustainability Leadership, organised by the Environment and Sustainability Department and the Energy Efficiency and Climate Change Team.

Friday 15 May 2015

09:00 Ð 10:45, Room 2, Parliament Building

The event comprised three important elements:

Launch of the EBRDÕs 2014 annual Sustainability Report

The Sustainability Report demonstrates the environmental and social dimensions of sustainability at the EBRD and reports on the results and impact of our performance in 2014. The Report is available primarily as a dedicated microsite and is complemented by a summary print version in pdf format.

Discussion Panel Ð Inspiring Sustainability Leadership

A panel of recognised sustainability leaders discussed why being a sustainability leader is of such value and how the EBRD can inspire its companies to address sustainability issues in a more comprehensive and holistic manner. Just as importantly, it explored how some of these clients themselves can (or have) become leaders and role models for the business community within their countries and regions.

Moderator:

JosuŽ Tanaka, Managing Director, OSP, Energy Efficiency & Climate Change, EBRD

Speakers:

Oliver Rothschild, Chairman, Oliver Rothschild Corporate Advisors
Gia Gvaladze, External Affairs Director, BP Georgia
Ruediger Senft, Head of Corporate Responsibility, Commerzbank AG

Award Ceremony for the EBRD Sustainability Awards 2015

The EBRD will recognise and celebrate the exceptional achievements of selected clients who are sustainability leaders in their countries and who have exceeded standard requirements in promoting best practice, innovation, adaption to climate change and increasing the supply of sustainable energy.

The Sustainability Award Winners in 2015 are:
For Environmental & Social Best