08 Mar 2024
Ciarb starts working with CAFA to measure and reduce its carbon footprint.
As a global organisation, Ciarb is acutely aware of the need for sustainability and the increasing impact of climate change. As well as looking critically at its own operations Ciarb has sought to raise awareness in the wider sector of these issues, particularly as they are a factor in an increasing number of disputes.
Ciarb recently started working with Climate Action for Associations (CAFA). CAFA works with organisations like Ciarb, helping them to measure and reduce their carbon footprint and supporting them to become Certified Net Zero Associations.
The next step is to gather the right information so that informed decisions can be made about what actions to take and by which deadlines in order to reduce our carbon footprint. This is a long-term commitment for Ciarb and one that we take seriously.
Catherine Dixon MCIArb, CEO of Ciarb, said, “Over the past few years, Ciarb has consciously made changes to improve its sustainability. We have also worked to raise awareness of the issue in the wider private dispute resolution sector by holding events, publishing articles and becoming a steering group member for the Campaign for Greener Arbitrations pledge. We are delighted to work with CAFA with the aim of reducing our carbon emissions even further.”
Alison Heppenstall, CEO of CAFA, added, "CAFA celebrates Ciarb’s growing commitment, both as leaders of a profession that has enormous influence over climate related causes and its own internal plans. We are excited to be working with Ciarb on its Certified Net Zero Association journey."
Ciarb has made good progress over the recent years by, for example:
Ciarb will continue to address its own sustainability and create opportunities to learn more about these issues for the wider sector. Look out for articles and upcoming events on our website.
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