The EEA is reinforcing its commitment to be a #greener and more #sustainableworkplace by joining the European Agencies Network charter on the reduction of #greenhousegasemissions and responsible #environmentalmanagement. In this joint effort, EU agencies commit themselves to improve conditions for responsible environmental management.
In signing the charter earlier this week, the EEA confirmed its commitment to continuous improvement of its environmental management and involvement in the EU greening network, said EEA Executive Director Leena Yla-Mononen. The charter is an effort in addition to the Agency's Eco-Management and Audit Scheme registration that the EEA already complies with.
"I hope that signing this charter will be an incentive for more agencies to join in and improve their sustainable management. It is important that we walk the talk as European agencies, not only following the law, but by paving the way for a more sustainable approach, and more specifically in reducing our carbon footprint," she said.
So, what does this mean in practice?
This charter contains eleven specific objectives that will help agencies to actively create conditions for transitioning to a more sustainable future. These include taking the necessary steps towards achieving climate neutrality by 2030, improving environmental performance, setting, implementing, and monitoring an environmental policy, objectives, and targets, prioritising actions to reduce emissions, and raising staff awareness on environmental best practices.
The charter will be uploaded in the upcoming months on the website of the EU Agencies Network: https://lnkd.in/eaWxsq22
