Going Carbon Neutral at IIED

Background
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are contributing to climate change – the evidence is now clear.
Efforts to reduce GHG emissions through government action at the international level, through the
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and its Kyoto Protocol, have led to modest
action in some countries. However, responsibility for reducing emissions also lies with private
companies, non-government organisations, communities and individuals.
IIED Activities
IIED recognises its responsibility to reduce its GHG emissions. An initial estimate of our emissions for
one year, January to December 2003, is 372 tonnes of carbon dioxide. Of this, work travel comprises
69% (almost all from air travel), commuting to and from IIED offices 4%, utilities (gas and
electricity) 26% and waste 2%.