APPROVED ESG CRITERIA, ADAPTED TO THE BANK'S PROJECTS
At the State Development Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, we aim to integrate sustainable development principles into all aspects of our activities, supporting environmental stability, social responsibility, and effective governance.
- The presence of an environmental management system
- Action plan for reducing greenhouse gas emissions – scope 1, 2, scope 3 – if applicable. Specific volume of greenhouse gas emissions
- Action plan for reducing emissions of pollutants into the atmosphere
- Programs for reducing: - waste generation and increasing the reuse and recycling of production and consumption waste. Reduction in the proportion of hazardous waste in the structure of all wastes, - use of water resources, increase in recycling water supply and wastewater treatment
- Working with regulatory authorities in the field of environmental protection
- Compliance with safety measures, measures regarding accidents in production activities. Ensuring the safety of workers.
- Elimination of discrimination in the field of labor and employment. Creation of new jobs through the implementation of an investment project.
- Preservation of workers' health.
- Material support for workers. Contribution to the professional development of employees.
- Engagement of services and use of products from local/regional producers within the framework of the investment project.
- Presence of a system of corporate governance, risk management, internal audit (for joint-stock companies).
- Creation of mechanisms for effective interaction with stakeholders, including regular reporting on the results of activities in the field of sustainable development
- Anti-corruption measures
- Level of information disclosure
- Representation of female leaders in managerial positions of the applicant company, including within the governing bodies.
- Presence of independent directors on the applicant's board of directors.
THE BANK TAKES INTO ACCOUNT 14 OF THE 17 UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
Eradicating hunger
Good health and well-being
Quality education
Gender equality
Clean water and sanitation
Affordable and clean energy
Decent work and economic growth
Industrialization, innovation, and infrastructure
Reducing inequality
Sustainable cities and communities
Responsible consumption and production
Combating climate change
Terrestrial ecosystem conservation
Partnership for sustainable development