Care-Centered Environmental Policy
1. Our Commitment
We recognize that environmental issues are inseparable from social justice, gender equality, and human rights.
Our environmental commitment is grounded in a vision of systemic transformation, where ecological practices are intrinsically linked to addressing historical and ongoing inequalities, particularly those affecting women, Indigenous Peoples, and other vulnerable communities.
2. Guiding Principles
Our environmental actions are guided by the following principles:
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Human rights-based approach
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Environmental and social justice
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Intersectional and feminist approach
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Recognition of Indigenous and local knowledge systems
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Ethics of care, well-being, and reciprocity
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Organizational transformation and continuous learning
3. Strategic Objectives
We are committed to:
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Reducing our environmental footprint across all activities
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Integrating environmental considerations into our services&solutions
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Promoting sustainable and equitable organizational models
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Raising awareness among partners on the links between the environment, gender, and human rights
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Contributing to responsible and regenerative economic practices
4. Concrete Actions
Responsible Resource Management
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Minimize paper use and prioritize digital practices
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Use energy-efficient tools and technologies
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Optimize resource use across professional activities
Consumption and Waste
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Reduce waste at the source
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Select responsible and values-aligned suppliers
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Prioritize durable, ethical, and sustainable products
Mobility and Work Practices
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Promote remote and hybrid work arrangements
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Reduce non-essential travel
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Prioritize virtual meetings and responsible travel practices
5. Environmental Justice and Transformative Approach
We recognize that environmental challenges are deeply connected to power dynamics, colonial systems, and structural inequalities.
In this regard, we commit to:
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Integrating an intersectional analysis into environmental considerations
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Examining the differentiated impacts of environmental crises on women, Indigenous peoples, and other vulnerable communities
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Valuing Indigenous knowledge, community-based practices, and intercultural approaches
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Promoting co-creation spaces where affected communities actively participate in decision-making
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Advancing transformative and reparative approaches, beyond impact mitigation
6. Responsibilities and Governance
Leadership
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Leadership commits to embedding this policy within the organization’s overall strategy
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Every mandate, collaboration, and project is an opportunity to apply these principles
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Partners are encouraged to align with these commitments
Communication and Influence
We leverage our professional platforms to:
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Raise awareness of the links between gender, environment, and human rights
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Influence policies and organizational practices
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Promote inclusive and transformative approaches
7. Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Learning, and Continuous Improvement
In a continuous learning approach, we commit to:
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Regularly assessing our practices
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Adapting actions based on lessons learned
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Documenting and sharing innovative practices
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Contributing to collective reflections on a just ecological transition
8. Contact Us
If you have any comments or questions, or wish to share a suggestion: info@joseedaris.com
We commit to responding as promptly as possible.