Development work can require substantial air travel — something the New York Times described as “your biggest carbon sin.” And with offices and staff strewn around the globe, development organizations in particular find it challenging to measure and reduce their emissions.
Achieving carbon neutrality is possible, according to corporate responsibility experts in the development industry. But doing so in a sustainable manner — and without limiting development impact in the field — is, unsurprisingly, a tricky process.
Devex sought advice from several development organizations that have started or are well along their own path to carbon neutrality. Here are four key steps to reducing your carbon footprint.
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About the author
Jeff Tyson@jtyson21
Jeff is a former global development reporter for Devex. Based in Washington, D.C., he covers multilateral affairs, U.S. aid, and international development trends. He has worked with human rights organizations in both Senegal and the U.S., and prior to joining Devex worked as a production assistant at National Public Radio. He holds a master's degree in journalism from Columbia University and a bachelor’s degree in international relations and French from the University of Rochester.
