Sustainable warehouse operations prioritize eco-friendly practices, utilizing energy-efficient technologies, renewable energy sources, and efficient waste management.  A well-coordinated supply chain and transport system play a crucial role in supporting efforts to reduce excess stocks and streamline shipments within a sustainable warehouse. This coordination ensures that items move efficiently from the warehouse to their destinations, minimizing unnecessary delays and enhancing overall operational efficiency.

Check out this interview with a storekeeper team leader at the Logistics Support Center in Satigny, Switzerland to learn how the ICRC makes the HQ warehouse more sustainable.

Do you want to learn more about the two ICRC green warehouses (medical, nutritional food) in Niamey, Nigeria?

Dangerous goods

Handling dangerous goods can have environmental, social, and economic consequences, yet it doesn’t always receive the attention it deserves in humanitarian organizations. This concept note outlines the ICRC-led project to create awareness of dangerous goods within the Movement. If your organization is working on something similar or is interested, please don’t hesitate to share your knowledge with us (contact cgarciaduro@icrc.org).