FAO Corporate Environmental Responsibility Strategy 2020-2030

Abstract

FAO is confirming its engagement to measure, reduce and offset the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions related to the Organization's operations, and is committed to reaching specific environmental objectives that are in line with the Strategy for Sustainability Management in the UN System 2020-2030

The main areas of focus for the FAO Corporate Environmental Responsibility Strategy 2020-2030 are:

<ul><li>reducing global emissions related to FAO operations by 45percent by 2030;</li> <li>environmental mainstreaming in programmes and operations;</li> <li>integrating environmental sustainability in procurement processes, project design and staff core competencies;</li> <li>reconsidering travel policies to significantly reduce travel-related GHG emissions;</li> <li>addressing energy use by increasing the use of renewables and avoiding the use of diesel generators, while at the same time reducing energy needs through behavioural changes and awareness campaigns;</li> <li>improving waste management and water use by enhancing efforts to monitor, meter and report water usage and waste production while encouraging the implementation of efficiency measures and improving waste treatment. </li></ul>