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Corporate Environmental Responsibility Strategy 2020-2030

The FAO has launched its new Corporate Environmental Responsibility Strategy for the next decade. The new strategy outlines a series of objectives, all working towards an ambitious target of a 45 percent reduction in emissions associated with FAO facilities and operations.

Find out more on our dedicated Strategy 2020-2030 webpage!

 

 

Corporate Environmental Responsibility Strategy 2017-2020

As part of the 2030 Agenda and in line with the Sustainable Development Goals, with this Strategy FAO is committing to:

  1. Continue monitoring the environmental impact of its functional operations;
  2. Improve its ecological performance by reducing GHG emissions by 5.4% (compared to 2015) both at HQ and in Decentralized Offices and continue offsetting the remaining unavoidable emissions;
  3. Embrace the circular economy principles in procurement and waste management;
  4. Develop Environmental Management Systems for key Decentralized Offices.

In line with the Corporate Environmental Responsibility Policy, the Greening the Blue Initiative, and the wider UN Sustainability Strategy, FAO seeks to constantly enhance the sustainability of it's operations and facilities worldwide. 

The FAO Corporate Environmental Responsibility (CER) Policy, which is being updated in 2023, supports the FAO CER Strategy 2020-2030, is a crucial pillar for establishing FAO's environmental commitment. Agricultural sectors are inherently dependent on climate and consequently may be negatively affected by climate change. By increasing efficiency and reducing unnecessary negative impacts on the environment, the Organization increases the success towards achieving its Strategic Objectives established in the FAO Strategic Framework 2022-31

The CER report 2023 provides FAO´s environmental footprint in 2022. These results are showcased along with new sustainability initiatives implemented in FAO offices worldwide, and future projects on the horizon. Results indicate that emissions have rebounded after the pandemic, highlighting the need for targeted action to ensure emissions do not return to pre-pandemic levels. Across the Organization, Regional and Country Offices are setting an example, implementing various sustainability initiatives which further serve to promote similar action in other offices.

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