Charity Finance Group (CFG) has published a free online guide for charities wanting to reduce their carbon emissions.
Charities and the path to net zero was created to help any charities, regardless of their size and sector, develop a net-zero strategy, understand the links between net zero, investments, pensions and grantmaking and tackle emissions through better procurement.
The guide is supported by PwC and CCLA Investment Management and contains a series of articles, including case studies, that offer practical first steps to the path to net zero.
Richard Sagar, head of policy at CFG, said: “We all have a responsibility to do all we can to tackle climate change. Speaking to charities, we know that they are keen to understand the practical ways in which they can reduce their carbon emissions to help contribute towards net zero.
“Our research last year showed that 80% of charities do not have a net zero objective, and even fewer report on their carbon emissions. It’s vital that the charity sector does all it can to not only work towards net zero, but lead the way in avoiding dangerous climate change.
“This guide will add to the vast knowledge that is available on the topic, but in a way that provides positive and practical steps towards a robust, realistic net zero strategy.”
Daniel Chan, a director at PwC, added: “There is an imperative on all organisations, including charities, to make achieving net zero central to short, medium and long term strategy and decision making.
“Combating climate change is a responsibility which we must tackle together across every sector and charities have a significant role to play. Environmental charities have undoubtedly been leading the charge, but it is important for the charity sector as a whole plays its part.”
And Dr James Corah, head of sustainability at CCLA, said: “Charities can wield significant influence by choosing service providers that have a track record of protecting the environment and pushing for positive climate action and this new guide will be a valuable tool to help them understand how to do this.”
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