The World Bank (WB) supports the globalreporting initiative (GRI) and is one of the GRI chaptergroups of founding members. The topics deemed relevant fordisclosure were identified by assessing annual corporatepriorities outlined by the institutions’ Boards andPresident, considering stakeholder input, as well asascertaining sustainability impacts of carrying out themission and vision. To determine if a GRI aspect is materialfor the WB to report on, an assessment was carried out basedon: (1) the potential impact on the Bank’s business, and (2)the sustainability impacts stemming from its business. Themost material aspects of the Bank’s internal operationsinclude the following: staffs are the Bank’s greatest asset;and reducing the Bank’s own corporate environmental impacts.The WB reports on a fiscal year basis, which extends fromJuly 1 through June 30. This report covers fiscal 2014 (July1, 2013 - June 30, 2014).