Citi Perspectives Spring 2020

Citi Perspectives  | 9 Citi’s sustainability approach While Citi has a role to play in all 17 SDGs, we have identified seven — including gender equality, clean energy, decent work and economic growth, innovation and infrastructure, sustainable cities, and climate action — where we have the ability to have a direct impact through how we manage our company and engage with our clients and investors. Client feedback has informed the development of initiatives, such as the Green Bond Principles and, led directly to opportunities such as our sustainable supply chain financing approach. Meanwhile, Citi also conducts an annual environmental, social and governance (ESG) roadshow to speak with key investors and discuss our policies on talent, diversity, sustainability and climate change and seek feedback on how we assess and disclose ESG information. The results of Citi’s dialogue with external parties are shared across Citi’s businesses to identify where we have the capabilities to deliver sustainability benefits to our organization, clients and society. Integral to this process is the identification of sustainability opportunities — that can be counted under the Environmental Finance Goal, for instance — and potential risks. Signed onto the Principles for Responsible Banking 2015 2016 2017 2018 Launched Sustainable Progress Strategy and $100B Environmental Finance Goal Announced 100% renewable energy by 2020 goal Signed “We Are Still In” declaration in support of the Paris Agreement Commenced 2020 (3rd generation) environmental footprint goals Published first climate risk/TCFD Report 2019 Co-drafted and established Poseidon Principles Issued Inaugural €1B Green Bond Progress