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- UN entities worldwide now have access to a new digital tool to design and implement their Environmental Management Systems (EMS).
- Starting in June, UNHQ will remove single-use plastics and replace them with more environmentally-friendly alternatives. This will be most apparent in the cafeteria facilities.
- UNDP Brazil has done solid work on sustainable operations and greening initiatives, not only to promote a better work environment, but also to benefit from the efficiencies and cost-savings of actions.
- Did you know that UNEP has been carbon neutral since January 2008? In fact, according the Greening the Blue Report 2018, 43 United Nations agencies are now carbon neutral, with 39% of the UN's reported greenhouse gas emissions being offset.
- In an effort to further improve the environmental performance of Green One UN House in Viet Nam, a paper recycling initiative was introduced by its Facilities Manager.
- Last week, UNFCU announced the release of its 2018 sustainability report (PDF). Underlining how sustainability has become a business priority, UNFCU achieved seven out of eight 2020 goals by 2018.