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ICF International 2013 – 2014 Highlights Contents CEO MESSAGE ................................................3 THIS IS ICF ........................................................4 ADVISE ...............................................................6 EXECUTE ...........................................................16 INNOVATE .........................................................26 Oil & Gas .............................................................................6 Energy Efficiency: Leading Commercial Water Supply ...................................................................26 Customers to Measurable Improvements .....16 Nutrition .............................................................................7 Adaptation ........................................................................27 Energy Efficiency: Changing Behavior Cybersecurity ...................................................................8 in the Caribbean ............................................................17 Disaster Preparedness ................................................28 Urban Development ...................................................9 Energy Efficiency: Analyzing Product Interactive ..........................................................................30 Digital Strategy ...............................................................10 Performance in the United Kingdom ...............18 Migration............................................................................31 Environment ....................................................................11 Health ...................................................................................19 Environmental Impact ...............................................32 Health .................................................................................13 Education Promotion .................................................20 Public Safety .....................................................................14 Cancer Registries ...........................................................21 Disaster Recovery .........................................................14 Commercial Healthcare ............................................22 e-Commerce ....................................................................23 Strategic Communications .....................................24 This brochure is for information purposes only. It is not considered to be part of ICF International’s Annual Report or proxy solicitation materials as defined in Rule 14a-1(I) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. A copy of ICF International’s Annual Report is available online at http://investor.icfi.com. ICF Highlights 2013–14 | 2 © Copyright 2014 ICF International, Inc. Message from Chairman and CEO Sudhakar Kesavan By maintaining a important component of ICF’s growth strategy. improve energy efficiency, and prioritize resources strong presence in Specifically, we want to offer clients a strong skill for climate adaptation initiatives. our core markets set in digital, interactive, and mobile areas that are In our long-standing U.S. markets, we continued and remaining fundamental components of the new model for to support clients in their efforts to improve early true to our how enterprises engage with their customers and childhood education, nutrition, and overall wellness. strategic intent— stakeholders. And we remained heavily engaged in recovery advise, execute, In 2013, we launched ICF Interactive—providing efforts in areas impacted by Hurricane Sandy—as innovate—ICF digital interactive services focused on helping well as in supporting communities as they better experienced clients build and enhance their brands digitally prepare for future natural disasters. another strong and engage with their customers. We then further year. strengthened our digital and interactive offerings Right Tools, Right People During this time, we were able to successfully with the acquisition of two highly capable As we celebrate ICF’s 45th anniversary this year, weather the 16-day U.S. government shutdown leading e-commerce and digital marketing I reflect on the 30 years I’ve been with the company. and continued shifts and headwinds in the world providers: Ecommerce Accelerator LLC, in 2013, I take pride in our long-standing position as industry economy. Despite these events, we experienced and CITYTECH, Inc., in 2014, that expanded our leaders in our key domains. I am pleased with how growth in key areas. ability to support clients across the full lifecycle we have successfully integrated and expanded our of customer transactions. technology and implementation capabilities to fully I am also pleased to report some successes in support clients across the program lifecycle. implementing our strategy to increase scale and The growth of our digital capabilities will also broaden our footprint outside the United States benefit our government customers, both in the But most of all, I am proudest of our greatest asset— and in the digital and interactive technology market. United States and now in Europe with the Mostra our people. We have been successful because we acquisition. know how to skillfully pair the right tools with the Expanded Global Presence right experts to help our clients address critical Since our founding 45 years ago, ICF has steadily Pulling It All Together societal issues and unprecedented challenges. built a reputation as one of the leading professional Expansion in Europe and elsewhere around the Our people thrive on making a real difference services firms in North America. We are now focused globe, and technology, permeated ICF’s work this through their work, and beyond. Their passion on replicating this same successful strategy across past year. And you can see how these areas leverage is evident in our approach to each and every Europe, and eventually worldwide, in our areas our core areas of expertise. engagement, and in our continued standing as a of expertise. In Europe, we studied the state of migration and responsible corporate citizen. We began 2014 with the acquisition of Brussels- asylum. We helped nine states in the Eastern based Mostra S.A., significantly expanding our global Caribbean promote energy efficiency. We are reach in strategic communications. Coupled with working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in our acquisition of GHK Holdings Limited in 2012, China. And we continue to support successful we are now well-positioned to serve our European urbanization in Africa. clients with a much broader complement of Technology advances—combined with our core advisory and implementation services. expertise—enabled us to help clients evaluate Enhanced Digital and Interactive Capabilities trends in crude oil production, protect critical Sudhakar Kesavan energy infrastructure, improve family health, create This past year, we also focused on further Chairman and Chief Executive Officer new revenue opportunities for healthcare providers, developing our capabilities in technology, an ICF International ICF Highlights 2013–14 | 3 THIS IS ICF "Since our founding We advise. We execute. We innovate. 45 years ago, ICF has steadily built In 2014, ICF celebrates 45 years of helping clients deliver beneficial impact in areas critical to the world’s future, including energy, health, education, the environment, climate, and international development. a reputation as Since our early days as a small venture capital firm, we have evolved into an award-winning team of more than ‘ one of the leading‘ 4,500 employees working out of more than 70 offices around the world. Today, we advise, execute, and innovate for 1,600+ clients across 100+ countries. Still our presence is rapidly expanding—particularly in Europe and in Asia, professional services where we are celebrating a decade of service in India. firms in North Our growth has been strategic: We have acquired 16 companies whose people share our passion for meaningful America. work, and recently, we have focused on expanding our technology capabilities, which benefit clients across all of our key markets. Together as one ICF, we combine technical expertise, including deep program and industry knowledge, with world- class analytics and leading-edge innovation. We support our clients through entire program and project lifecycles, from research and analysis through execution. And we perpetuate improvements to achieve lasting results. ICF Highlights 2013–14 | 4 © Copyright 2014 ICF International, Inc. A LEGACY OF FIRSTS ICF has the capacity—and a willingness—to tackle challenges that have never before been confronted. As we mark 45 years in business, we look back on some of the ICF staff's notable “firsts.” And we look forward to many more. 1969—ICF founded as Inner City Fund 2006—Developed a global business aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) forecast that is now the industry 1977—Developed a worldwide standard approach to benchmark conducting Environment, Health, and Safety audits 2007—Gained status as the first professional services firm in the 1980—Participated in the first comprehensive family needs world to achieve carbon neutrality study for the U.S. Air Force, which laid the foundation for similar studies across other military branches and installations 2008—Gained status as the first professional services firm to provide training and technical assistance for Race to the Top 1981—Developed the Integrated Planning Model®, which grantees determines the most economical means to meet electric generation energy/capacity