Our path to sustainability.

Doing the right thing for the profession includes doing right by the planet. In 2023 we joined Climate Action for Associations, a global collective helping professional bodies measure and reduce their carbon emissions. We are committed to reducing our environmental impact year on year.

Our progress in 2024.

We measured our carbon footprint properly for the first time, set a baseline and started reducing it. There is more to do. We are transparent about where we are and committed to the direction of travel.

Established a working group to guide and oversee our sustainability efforts
Joined CAFA to enhance our understanding of carbon emissions and how to reduce them
Reviewed all 116 events held in 2024 and integrated eco-friendly practices
Updated our Environmental and Sustainable Travel Policy
Conducted an initial partial supply chain audit

14% reduction in emmissions in 2023

114.75t total CO2 emissions in 2024

IOIC Emissions Report 2024

Our baseline measurement and transition plan.

Our partnership

Climate Action for Associations

CAFA is a global collective driving leadership on sustainability across professional bodies and industry groups. As a member, IOIC is committed to measuring, managing and reducing its carbon emissions year on year.

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Useful resources for members.

Planning an event?

Make it greener with CAFA’s Sustainable Events Checklist. From choosing the right venue to reducing travel impact, this guide has everything you need to plan with purpose.

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Green working from home policy template

The aim of this template is to help organisations manage and reduce the environmental impact of remote work by guiding the development of effective green working from home policies.

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