Summary
The document is a guidance titled 'Greening Your Operations' prepared in 2024. It provides humanitarian organizations with practical steps to reduce their environmental impact, focusing on eco-friendly practices in operations, procurement, and logistics while meeting donor expectations.
Content
This document was developed by Civil Society Now, an initiative launched by People in Need to support the capacity development of local Civil Society Organisations (CSOs). This document provides guidance and practical strategies for organisations to reduce the environmental impact of their operations. It focuses on sustainability best practices across various operational areas, including energy usage, waste management, and transportation. The guide is designed to help humanitarians and development workers integrate eco-friendly measures into their day-to-day processes to minimise their carbon footprint, promote resource efficiency, and contribute to a greener future.