1、Environmental PROGRESS REPORT 2009TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary p.1About this Report p.2Appendix A:Global Investment Research,Client Reports in 2009 p.29Appendix B:Carbon Emissions Reporting Methodology for Leased&Owned Facilities p.30Appendix C:Carbon Emissions Reporting Methodology for Cogen
2、trix p.31THE ENVIRONMENT&OUR CORE BUSINESS p.3 Business Selection&Risk Advisory Environmental&Social Investments Trading&Capital Markets Global Investment Research Investment ManagementOUR OPERATIONAL IMPACTS p.9 Workplace Sustainability Managing Our Technology Footprint Cogentrix Green Buildings Re
3、sponsible Products&ProgramsOUR ENVIRONMENTAL THOUGHT LEADERSHIP p.21 Center for Environmental Markets GS SUSTAINOUR INVESTMENT IN CONSERVATION p.25 Tierra del FuegoEnvironmental Progress Report1Executive summaryIn our Environmental Policy Framework(Framework),we articulate our belief that a healthy
4、environment is necessary for the well-being of society,our people and our busi-ness,and is the foundation for a sustainable and strong economy.Since the inception of our Framework in 2005,we have experienced signifi cant changes in our industry and the global economy.Throughout this time,the applica
5、bility and implementation of our Framework has deepened with the increased connectivity between the environment and the broader economy.Through these changes,our Framework has acted as an important compass that has kept our commitment to environmental stewardship resolute.We remain fi rmly dedicated
6、 to furthering market-based solutions that can benefi t both our environment and our business.OUR PROGRESSThe fi rm implements our environmental strategy across three areas:our core businesses,our operations and our thought leadership in global markets.During the past year,we made progress in each o