Foundation for Environmental Education
Sustainability Policy 2024-2026

INTRODUCTION
For the past forty years, the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) has been
focusing on the development of the five core programmes and their disseminationworldwide. Highly recognised in the field of Education for Sustainable Development by
various UN entities, FEE is focused on maintaining this recognition and is tirelessly
working on addressing the burning issues of the climate crisis through multistakeholder
projects, international partnerships, and global campaigns.
FEE’s strategic plan GAIA 20:30 acknowledges the rapid escalation of the dire situation
the world is facing in three main areas: climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.
We recognise the need to prioritise FEE’s limited resources to focus on theseinterconnected challenges. FEE is addressing the emergency and recognises the needto commit to a more impactful and urgent approach focused on tangible and fast
results. We strive to ensure that all our activities are legitimate and do not negatively
impact the communities in which they are being carried out.
FEE is committed to “walking the talk” by looking at the practices and behaviours at
the FEE Head Office and setting up internal environmental guidelines to ensure thatour behaviour addresses the three main areas effectively and efficiently. Furthermore,
FEE’s Sustainability Policy supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development
Goals.
The FEE Sustainability Team will be responsible for developing and implementing aninternal action plan based on the FEE Sustainability Policy. The effectiveness of theindividual policies will be evaluated on a regular basis. Furthermore, targets will be set
within each area of focus, and parameters will be set for monitoring progress towards
our sustainability goals.
The FEE Sustainability Policy applies to the FEE Head Office Staff, the FEE Board ofDirectors and any other delegate executing a task on behalf of FEE. Additionally, FEE
will share the Sustainability Policy with our members, partners and other stakeholders
and encourage those without their own Sustainability Policy in place to either adopt
FEE’s policy or use it to help develop their own Sustainability Policy.
The Sustainability Policy is reviewed every two years following the FEE General
Assembly cycle, and the FEE Head Office Staff, the FEE Board of Directors and all otherdelegates executing tasks on behalf of FEE are to be kept aware of the Sustainability
Policy and its content.

1. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
People are at the heart of FEE’s work, which is why we strive for a positive, fair andinclusive work environment at the FEE Head Office and within our network.

A. The FEE Head Office complies with all relevant legislation regarding labour,
health, safety, human rights, and the environment and strives to go beyond thelegal requirements for a decent work environment.
B. Discrimination based on age, disability, gender, origin, political affiliation,religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, or any other personal
characteristic is not acceptable at the FEE Head Office or at any events oractivities organised by FEE or on behalf of FEE.
C. FEE abides by the anti-corruption policy outlined in its financial standing orders
and regulations.
D. FEE strongly condemns exploitation of children and adolescents, all forms ofsexual harassment and exploitation as well as human trafficking and modernday slavery of any kind.
E. FEE keeps its procedures, decisions, and partnerships open and transparent.
F. FEE respects the privacy of its staff, partners and clients and complies with theGeneral Data Protection Regulation.
G. FEE supports other social and environmental charities in their work and seeks
opportunities for cooperation and collaboration.
2. ENERGYAs energy consumption is one of the biggest contributors to an office’s carbon
emissions, FEE commits to reducing its energy consumption wherever possible.

A. The office’s electrical devices all have a high energy-saving ranking.
B. When buying new devices and lamps, only those with the highest possibleenergy-saving ranking and LED light bulbs are purchased.

C. FEE only purchases electricity from sustainable sources. The office is run on
100% wind power.
D. When renovating the office, FEE encourages the owner of the building to invest
in devices and appliances that have a high energy-saving ranking.
E. Devices like laptops, screens and printers automatically switch into energysaving mode when not in use. The staff ensures that devices are fully shut down
and turned off at the end of the day.
F. The lights on the desks and in the kitchen, bathrooms, printing room, meetingroom and main office room are switched off when not in use.
G. The office is not heated above 22 degrees Celsius. Radiators are kept on aconstant heat setting and are switched off when opening the windows.
H. When possible, natural ventilation is preferred over fans in the office.
I. Staff will explore and implement efficient ways of addressing and reducing
digital pollution.
3. WATER
Water consumption is kept at a minimum to save resources and reduce expenses at
the FEE Head Office.

A. The taps in the kitchen and toilet have a maximum water flow of 6 litres/min.
B. Staff is encouraged to conserve water by adopting actions to reduce water
consumption.
C. The dishwasher is only switched on when fully loaded and the eco-programmesetting is used.
4. WASTE
The FEE Head Office commits to reducing the amount of waste produced in the office
as much as possible. Waste that is produced is separated and recycled as much as
possible, and it is ensured that the waste is transported to a waste reception facility
that can properly treat and recycle the separated waste.

A. For waste that is produced, the FEE Head Office separates into the fractions
possible.
B. For those materials that cannot yet be recycled at the FEE Head Office, FEE
commits to looking into possibilities to recycle them as well. Staff who bringthese materials to the Head Office are asked to take them home or to anothersite where they can be properly recycled.
C. Hazardous waste like batteries and light bulbs are collected in separate
containers and brought to an appropriate collection point.
D. Furniture, devices, and other materials that are no longer needed but are still
usable are donated to charities or staff. Computers that are no longer usable are
returned to the IT provider so that the components can be reused on othercomputers. Materials that are no longer usable are disposed of at an appropriate
recycling facility.
E. To reduce the amount of packaging waste, products are purchased in bulks,when possible. This includes items such as coffee, tea, hand soap, toilet paper,etc.
F. Paper hand towels with an ecolabel are used for drying hands after washing in
the bathroom and kitchen.
G. Reusable kitchen cloths and dishcloths are used in the kitchen.
H. Single-use items are only used when absolutely necessary for special events
outside the office and are made of a biodegradable or recyclable material.
5. WASHING & CLEANING
Toxic washing and cleaning products are not only a hazard to the aquatic environment
but are also harmful to the health of the cleaning personnel and Head Office staff.
Therefore, the FEE Head Office only purchases washing and cleaning products thatmeet the highest environmental standards.

A. The soap provided to the employees is ecolabeled.
B. Dishwashing soap and cleaning products used to clean the office are ecolabeled.
C. The toilet paper and kitchen towels are ecolabeled.
D. Cleaning is done with fibre cloths rather than disposable towels.
E. Disinfection substances are only used where necessary.
F. Chemical fragrances and air fresheners (including cleaning products andfragrance sprays) are not used. Eco-friendly air freshener alternatives are usedin the toilets and washroom.
6. FOOD & BEVERAGE
Food waste and unnecessary food packaging are two of the biggest environmental
challenges of our time. Moreover, the consumption of meat contributes to climatechange. To tackle these issues, the FEE Head Office commits to sustainableconsumption in relation to food and beverages.

A. Bottled water is not offered in the FEE Head Office.
B. Only vegetarian (no meat, fish, or seafood) and/or vegan (no animal-basedproducts) dishes are offered at all meetings and events organised by the FEE
Head Office. This applies whether the meeting or event takes place at the FEE
Head Office itself or an off-site location (vegetarian/vegan restaurants, wherepossible).
C. Leftovers from meetings and events are offered to the staff to avoid food waste.
D. FEE Head Office staff, Board of Directors and other delegates executing a task
on behalf of FEE are encouraged to choose a vegetarian or vegan option, even
if FEE is not hosting the meeting or event.
E. Products purchased by FEE for consumption in the office should meet thehighest available sustainability standards (local, organic, ecolabeled, fair trade,etc.)
F. Single-serve packaged products are not purchased for the FEE Head Office.
G. The FEE Head Office encourages its members organising FEE meetings andevents to offer as many vegetarian/vegan options as possible to reduce theconsumption of meat. Vegetarian or vegan-only meetings and events are
preferred and encouraged.
H. FEE is committed to reducing its environmental impact when making
food/beverage decisions, while also taking cultural standards and traditions into
consideration.
7. TRAVEL
FEE is an international organisation promoting Education for Sustainable
Development through its international partner network. To reach more and more
people worldwide and to ensure the effectiveness of our programmes, travels by theFEE Head Office staff are unavoidable. However, the FEE Head Office is aware of theenvironmental impact of travel and commits to minimising travel and making its
travels as sustainable as possible.

A. Each potential trip will be assessed based on its usefulness for the organisation.
There must be a clear purpose and outcome for each trip to be accepted.
B. Whenever possible, meetings or tasks for different programmes are combinedin one trip. The FEE Head Office staff have inter-programme knowledge andskills that make this possible.

C. When a flight time is less than two hours, it will be assessed whether it ispossible to use alternative transportation methods. Total travel time and cost
will also be taken into account when choosing a transportation method.
D. Direct flights are preferred for both time and fuel use efficiency.
E. All main means of transportation undertaken to/from FEE events by airplane,bus, train, car or boat by the FEE Head Office staff, Board of Directors and otherdelegates of FEE are compensated through the Global Forest Fund.
F. The staff is encouraged to use sustainable transportation methods whentravelling locally in Denmark for work. Whenever possible, off-site FEE events
are organised at locations that are easily accessible by sustainabletransportation methods.
G. While travelling abroad, the FEE Head Office staff prefers sustainabletransportation methods, such as public transit, over taxis or the like wheneverpossible, taking the total travel time and local safety considerations into account.
H. Where available, Green Key certified establishments or those with other thirdparty verified sustainability certifications are preferably booked. Location andcost will also be taken into account when choosing accommodations.
I. While travelling, the FEE Head Office staff minimises its use of bottled water byrefilling reusable bottles with tap water (if local tap water is safe forconsumption).
J. When hosting guests in Copenhagen, only Green Key certified establishments
are booked.
K. Guests in Copenhagen are encouraged to use public transit or bicycles fortransportation. The FEE Head Office staff will assist guests that are unfamiliar
with Copenhagen’s sustainable transportation options.
L. While travelling, the FEE Head Office staff respects local culture and only
engages in activities that do not harm the local community, animals, orenvironment.
8. ADMINISTRATION
To keep the environmental footprint of the FEE Head Office to a minimum, wecommit to reducing our consumption as much as possible and to only purchasingsustainable products and services. At the same time, we inform our suppliers about
our environmental commitment to raise awareness and encourage them to operate in
the same spirit of sustainability.

A. Before each purchase, it will be assessed whether the purchase is necessary forthe operation of the FEE Head Office. Goods are chosen that are reusable,
produced sustainably or purchased second-hand.

B. Paper use is reduced to a minimum. This refers to in-office use as well as when
promoting FEE’s programmes outside the office. Electronic versions ofpublished materials are strongly preferred over printing.
C. Printing paper, brochures and any other paper products purchased by the FEE
Head Office is made from 100% recycled paper and is ecolabeled.
D. When purchasing new furniture or other durables, second-hand, ecolabeled
and/or those products produced by a company with an environmental
management system are preferred.
E. All of FEE’s suppliers are informed about our Sustainability Policy and areencouraged to follow it.
F. FEE aims to reduce consumption by strongly encouraging to cease the use ofphysical corporate gifts. If corporate gifts must be given, it should preferably
take the form of a donation to the Global Forest Fund or other environmentalorganisations. When physical corporate gifts are given, they are produced bycompanies that have an environmental management system or are otherwise
committed to sustainability.
G. Under no circumstances does FEE accept gifts of endangered species.