1、Selected Highlights from 2012 ESG ReportThis document highlights our environmental efforts and key awards and rankings during 2012.For additional information related to our approach to sustainability,including specific examples of our work on behalf of clients,please visit the current version of our
2、 full Environmental,Social and Governance Impact R FRANCISCOSALT LAKE CITYNEW JERSEYNEW YORK CITYBRAZILLONDONGERMANYJOHANNESBURGINDIABEIJING TOKYOOUR IMPACTDRIVES GLOBAL PROGRESSSelected Highlights from 2012 ESG Report OUR IMPACT DRIVES GLOBAL PROGRESSEnvironment OVERVIEWA healthy environment is the
3、 foundation of economic progress and contributes to the well-being of all people.At Goldman Sachs,we recognize our responsibility to help find market solutions that improve the environment.Our commitment to environmental sustainability takes many forms.It includes providing financing for clean techn
4、ology companies,working collaboratively with the public and private sectors to address infrastructure challenges,and partnering with non-governmental organizations to conduct research on environmental and energy issues.In 2005,Goldman Sachs established the Environmental Policy Framework.Under the Fr
5、amework we committed to deploy our people,capital and ideas to help find effective market-based solutions to environmental issues.Our Environmental Markets Group coordinates and oversees our Framework,while respective business units implement the commitments and contribute to environmental progress.
6、The Board reviews the Framework and the Corporate Governance,Nominating and Public Responsibilities Committee of the Board reviews environmental,social and governance issues affecting the firm,including through the periodic review of the ESG Report.We put our environmental policies into practice and