The FT and Citi Private Bank are pleased to announce Dr Robert Watson as keynote speaker at the inaugural environmental awards to be held on the 19th September.

Dr. Watson is currently the Chief Scientist and Senior Adviser for Sustainable Development at the World Bank. He will be joining the British Government’s Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) as Chief Scientific Adviser in September 2007.

The Awards mark the first ever initiative to recognise the environmental performance of companies and enterprises of all sizes from around the world. The judges, assisted by Trucost Plc as technical advisor, will look at the quantitative improvements made by companies in reducing their carbon emissions, compared to sales. The companies that enter deserve recognition, and these awards will be the first to publicly reward their achievements in reducing carbon footprints.

Lionel Barber, the editor for the Financial Times, said:

“No company today can ignore its impact on the environment and we are extremely pleased to have such a distinguished expert on environmental matters to speak on this topic in September.”

Dr. Robert Watson commented:

“I am honoured to have been asked to speak at these awards, which are the first to acknowledge companies for their efforts to reduce carbon emissions, and I look forward to further endeavors by businesses that the awards may promote.”

Previously Dr Watson has chaired the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), and chaired and co-chaired a number of international scientific assessments, including the IPCC Working Group II and the United Nations Environment Programme/World Meteorological Organization (UNEP/WMO). He has also received eight awards from NASA for distinguished service over the years, as well as a number of accolades from other leading organisations.

Prior to the World Bank, Dr Watson was Associate Director for Environment in the Office of the President of the United States in the White House and before that, Director of the Science Division and Chief Scientist for the Office of Mission to Planet Earth at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

For further information please visit www.ft.com/environmentalawards.

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About the FT Citi Private Bank Environment Awards

A large enterprise is defined in terms of its market capitalisation and can also be categorised as large cap, where market capitalisation exceeds US$5Bn.

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About the Financial Times

The Financial Times, one of the world’s leading business newspapers, is recognised internationally for its authority, integrity and accuracy. Providing extensive news, comment and analysis, the newspaper is printed in 23 cities across the globe, has a daily circulation of 426,451 (ABC figures, July 2007) and a readership of more than 1.3 million people worldwide. FT.com is one of the world’s leading business information websites, and the internet partner of the FT newspaper. Since its relaunch in May 2002, the website has continued to be the definitive home for business intelligence on the web, providing an essential source of news, comment, data and analysis for the global business community. FT.com attracts 5.29 million unique monthly users (ABC electronic figures, January 2007) generating 40.4 million page views and has 95,000 subscribers.

About Citi Private Bank

Citi Private Bank is one of the world’s leading private banks, with a history of expertise and intellectual leadership that few institutions can match. The firm offers comprehensive wealth management solutions, distinguished by sophisticated investment strategies, an open product architecture and leading-edge technology. The private bank’s diverse client base spans across the globe and includes some of the world’s most powerful and dynamic individuals and families.

For more information please visit: www.citibank.com/privatebank

About Trucost

Trucost, the Awards’ technical partner, specialises in providing quantitative research and analysis on the environmental impacts of companies. Its database includes information on approximately 3,500 companies, enabling objective monitoring and assessment of the carbon disclosures of companies.

For further information, please contact:

Capital MS&L: Claire Maloney / James Madsen, +44 (0)20 7307 5341 or Firstname.lastname@capitalmsl.com

Financial Times: Lizzie Allen, +44 (0)20 7873 4463 or lizzie.allen@ft.com

Citi Private Bank: Susan Tether, +44 (0)20 7986 5601 or susan.tether@citigroup.com