Many charities want to address environmental responsibility issues. Some want to pursue aims which are specifically for the protection of the environment, others just want to incorporate environmental responsibility in their everyday activities.

This section links to guidance, research and sources of further information.

Guidance

• Guidance on charities and environmental responsibility

Information on improving charities’ environmental impact, installing energy saving systems and how environmental activity relates to charities’ objects - including guidance on when trustees might need to contact us

Research

• Going Green: Charities and environmental responsibility

Research into how charities are taking environmental responsibility, including practical ideas for all charities

Sources of information and support

Links to organisations which offer advice and support in a variety of areas

• Training and assistance
• Local Action
• Case studies
• Procurement
• Reporting
• Ethical investment
• Management systems, benchmarking and audit