Our path to sustainability - IoIC

At the IoIC we are committed to improving our environmental performance and taking climate action. We implement best practice to minimise the environmental impact of our organisation and operations.

We implement strategies that reduce the impact of environmental risks on our organisation. This document keeps senior management and employees informed about their environmental roles and responsibilities within our organisation.

In 2024, we made significant strides in measuring, managing and reducing our carbon footprint. Our total emissions for 2024 were 114.75 tonnes of CO₂ – a 14% reduction from our 2023 baseline. This progress was driven by several key initiatives:

• Establishing a Net Zero Working Group to guide and oversee our sustainability efforts.
• Joining CAFA (Climate Actions for Associations) to enhance our understanding of GHG emissions and accelerate our journey towards becoming a more sustainable organisation.
• Engaging with our landlord to gather data on electricity, gas and water consumption with an EPC rating of 36B.
• Conducting an initial partial supply chain audit to assess our environmental impact beyond direct operations.
• Updating our Environmental and Sustainable Travel Policy to reflect best practices.
• Reviewing all 116 events held in 2024, comparing them with 2019 data, and integrating eco-friendly practices to reduce event-related emissions.