By turning sustainable ideas into reality, we can pave the way toward a more sustainable future. To do this, we need a proactive approach and practical strategies. In ICRC, we considered various approaches to making our operations more sustainable.

Find out more about different initiatives, case studies and examples within each cluster ▼

Handling dangerous goods can have environmental, social, and economic consequences, yet it doesn’t always receive the attention it deserves in humanitarian organizations.

Dangerous good management

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► The ICRC mapped its maturity level against ECHO’s minimum environmental principles and requirements aiming to guide in reducing the environmental footprint of the humanitarian sector. If your organization would like to do the same, don’t hesitate to use this template.

► The ICRC logistics center in Douala, Cameroon obtained ISO 14001 certification for environmental management. This short presentation outlines the main activities, achievements, and challenges on the journey to certification.

► In efforts to promote the concept of “greening” the office space, some organizations shared what they are doing to have more sustainable offices:

For more information, please feel free to contact SSCA project manager, Carmen Garcia Duro [cgarciaduro@icrc.org].