# IoF announces raft of commitments for addressing climate emergency

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2019/10/07/iof-announces-raft-commitments-tackling-climate-emergency/
- Published: 2019-10-07T14:23:07+01:00
- Author: Melanie May

**As the Extinction Rebellion kicks off two weeks of protests in London today, the
Institute of Fundraising has announced its own set of measures to help both itself,
and the fundraising sector, play their part in tackling the climate emergency.**

In a [letter](http://communicatoremail.com/ogWhU~9HeVdZ2HEVgDqgEUd9x~eVWsyp/WebView.aspx)
to Institute of Fundraising members today, Chief Executive Peter Lewis said business
as usual was not an option, and announced the set of actions, approved by the IoF’s
Board of Trustees following consultation with members, which included a roundtable
on fundraising and the environment.

The commitments include embedding the climate emergency as a theme in its work, 
providing more support to members on stepping away from partnerships if they have
environmental concerns, and collaborating with the charity sector for a stronger
voice.

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Lewis said:

> “We all have a responsibility to deliver change. We have been reducing the environmental
> impact of the Institute over the last few years. But we need to do more.”
> “As fundraisers we have specific opportunities to make essential change. Whether
> it’s in the choices we make on how we fundraise, the donations we accept or refuse,
> or through the engagement we have with millions of people who support and donate
> to charities, we can be part of the of the change that’s needed. Each of our solutions
> might be different but one thing is clear: business as usual is not an option.”

**The eight actions are:**

 * Embedding the climate emergency as a continuing priority in the IoF’s work, including
   reviewing its own behaviours and practices, led by its internal Green Group
 * Establishing a task-group of environmentally committed and expert members who
   will consult with members and suppliers and guide it on policy change and action.
 * Renewing and refreshing its guidance to ensure that it includes the latest and
   most useful resources to help fundraisers improve their environmental impact.
 * Providing more support to members on when they can refuse donations, and step
   away from partnerships, when they have environmental concerns.
 * Engaging with its charity sector partners to ask for a joint approach and consistent
   messaging across the charity sector.
 * Working with the Fundraising Regulator to review any changes needed to the Code
   of Fundraising Practice on environmental fundraising practices and issues.
 * Implementing an [updated environmental policy](https://www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk/events-and-training/iofevents/iof-event-environmental-policy/)
   for IoF’s events and conferences.
 * Working with Civil Society Media to make the packaging around _Fundraising Magazine_
   more environmentally-friendly.

Lewis is also inviting anyone who wants to be involved or has thoughts, comments,
or ideas to send them through to him, or to [po****@**************************rg.uk](https://fundraising.co.uk/2019/10/07/iof-announces-raft-commitments-tackling-climate-emergency/po****@**************************rg.uk).

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