These questions could help you think about possible next steps, or areas that your organisation might focus on to reduce its carbon footprint
- Does your organisation have an Environmental Policy or Action Plan?
- Do you understand or know what your organisation’s Carbon Footprint is?
- Have you thought about your team’s footprint whilst working from home?
- Do you own or rent a premises?
- Does your team travel for work purposes, how do they travel?
- Could digital technology help to reduce your use of paper?
- Do you have a Green Champion in your organisation?
- Do you have staff or volunteer incentives to encourage greener ways of working?
- Are your suppliers or contractors locally based?
Top reads for getting started or refreshing your approach
Climate emergency: practical resources
Initiatives, useful information, and resources provided by our partners and other organisations.
Cambridge Carbon Footprint
Works to raise awareness of climate change issues and to support people in moving to low-carbon living
Cambridge Climate Change Charter
Join a community of climate leaders by signing the Cambridge Climate Change Charter.
NCVO Help and Guidance
Find out how to create a more environmentally sustainable non-profit workplace.
WWF - Let's make our workplaces sustainable
20 top tips (including home working) to make the workplace sustainable.
WWF - Sustainable Office Guide
This guide helps organisations to consider their environmental footprint and make positive changes to become more sustainable.
How charities can go paperless
How charities can improve their efficiency and protect the environment by going paperless.
How environmentally friendly is your website?
Examines the environmental impact of websites and offers some advice to charities hoping to reduce their digital footprint.
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