ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY STATEMENT

The DBP, in its developmental mission and initiatives, is committed to environmental protection and sustainable development and shall integrate and implement environmental considerations into all aspects of its operations and services, asset management, and business decisions.

In pursuit of this policy, DBP commits to:

• Develop, implement and continually improve an Environmental Management System;
• Encourage other institutions to pursue environmental protection and pollution prevention through the Bank's lending and technical assistance programs, and pursue environmental management practices, including environmental due diligence inquiry in risk assessment and management;
• Comply with relevant environmental laws, regulations and agreements to which DBP subscribes;
• Set and review environmental objectives and targets along identified significant environmental aspects; and
• Ensure that all employees at all levels are made aware of and are actively involved in the Bank's Environmental Policy and programs through appropriate training and information

  * Approved under Mancom Resolution No. 0121 s. 01 as revised.