Transparency data

Environmental and sustainability policy

The Charity Commission's commitment to sustainable development as part of its work.

• From: The Charity Commission
• Published: 10 May 2013

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Environmental and sustainability policy

Ref: Environmental and sustainability policy - PDF

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Details

The policy sets out the commission’s commitment to:

• promote responsibility for the environment within the organisation and communicate and implement this policy at all levels within the workforce
• reduce the use of energy, water and other resources
• minimise waste by reduction, re-use and recycling methods
• comply with all relevant environmental legislation/regulation
• ensure that our policies and services are developed in a way that is complimentary to this policy
• not prioritise funding needs ahead of sustainability requirements
• encourage all charities to commit to the sustainable development philosophy
• identify and provide appropriate training, advice and information for staff and encourage them to develop new ideas and initiatives
• provide appropriate resources to meet the commitments of this policy
• promote and encourage involvement in local environmental initiatives/schemes

Published 10 May 2013