CCC's Environment Policy
Overseas
- CCC encourages staff and volunteers to offset their carbon emissions through its original direct scheme which involves only direct contributions to tropical reforestation. We firmly believe that this should come from the volunteer. In addition we ensure that where possible our routings for group flights are direct to reduce emissions and aviation fuel usage. All volunteers and staff are encouraged to do this.
- CCC has a zero littering policy.
- CCC offers bases running all year round meaning less flights for staff returning to the UK.
- Volunteers and staff are required to bring only rechargeable batteries to our sites.
- Volunteers and staff are encouraged to use only biodegradable toiletries on our expedition sites.
- When camping in rainforest areas, groups employ minimum impact methods including sleeping in hammocks and not using open fires. All that goes in also leaves the forest. All washing up products are naturally biodegradable.
- Water usage is tightly controlled on our sites and water is used responsibly. Many of our sites have rainwater collection facilities.
- Our rainforest base in the Philippines was completely powered by renewable resources (solar, wind and water power) and was a model for eco-friendly building in the area. Since leaving the area, the facilities have been left for villagers to continue to use.
- Boat travel is carefully controlled and unnecessary travel is avoided.
- Electricity use is carefully monitored where it is accessible, energy saving light bulbs are used where they are available.
- Rubbish is recycled where facilities exist and where not possible landfill rubbish is reduced by providing locals with compostibles to feed livestock. Packaging is reduced where possible.
- No food is imported into country's and is bought locally, only items not available for purchase in country are imported and these are always carried in luggage allowances of volunteers and staff.
- Cooking is conducted on gas or electric appliances; wood burning stoves are not used.
UK
- Our office is based in London and is near rail and tube terminals to ensure that car travel is not necessary. All staff travel to and from work via tube or train or they cycle.
- All travel out of London is by train where possible.
- All recyclable paper is recycled. Scrap paper is reused. Ring binders and stationary is reused.
- All power (that doesn't have to be left on) is switched off by the last person to leave the office.
- Energy saving ability is an important factor in the purchase of any new equipment. Where possible ethically sound suppliers are sourced.
- CCC is in the process of converting the majority of its admin processes over to electronic format to avoid excessive paper consumption.
- Printer cartridges are recycled where possible
- Recycled paper is purchased for use in our printers.
- Only biodegradable cleaning products are purchased.
- During 2007-2008 CCC is aiming to reduce its use of paper in the office environment by 80%.
- Discarded items (including IT equipment) are donated where possible.
