2050Today helps organisations in the International Geneva community to reduce their carbon footprint through a clear, structured five-step climate action plan.
This process enables institutions to measure, define, plan and implement a concrete, progressive climate strategy tailored to their specific context.
At every stage of the journey, 2050Today provides personalised advice and access to dedicated tools.
→The first step? Demonstrate your commitment to collective climate action within the international community in Geneva by signing the 2050Today Charter.
YOUR CLIMATE ACTION JOURNEY
A structured approach to reducing your organisation’s greenhouse gas emissions
Step 1: Calculate your carbon footprint
Understanding your impact so you can reduce it more effectively
Step 2: Draw up your action plan
Set specific targets and plan actions in line with your priorities and emission sectors
Step 3: Carry out the decarbonisation process
Implement the planned measures and integrate environmental protection into the long-term running of the organisation
Step 4: Share and discuss
Share your action plan and progress with 2050Today to get support, overcome challenges and speed up implementation
Step 5: Communicate
Showcase your climate commitments, share your results and inspire your ecosystem by demonstrating the impact of your actions
PARTICIPATING INSTITUTIONS
TOOLS AND SUPPORT
2050Today provides institutions with tools, resources and personalised support at every stage of the process:
Digital platform
Measuring the carbon footprint and monitoring the action plan
Thematic groups
Collaborate and exchange knowledge with peers
Online resources
Access reports and thematic guidelines
Assessment forms
Assess current practices and identify areas for improvement
Proposed action plans
Action plans tailored to your institution
Support from partners
Expertise and support from our network of partners
Events
Workshops, talks and networking opportunities
Joint projects
Collective initiatives to drive climate action
FAQ
All organisations within the International Geneva community (international organisations, permanent missions, NGOs, civil society and academic bodies, and multinational companies) are invited to join the 2050Today coalition by signing the Charter.
The support provided by 2050Today and access to the various tools are made available free of charge to all institutions within the International Geneva community.
The 2050Today Charter must be signed by the director of your institution.
Your institution is committed to upholding the five principles of the charter:
1. Measure your carbon footprint
2. Assess your current situation in the selected areas
3. Draw up an action plan
4. Share your action plan with 2050Today
5. Publicise your climate actions
Signing the charter does not entail any legal or financial obligations.
Yes, all organisations – including those that are already well advanced in their climate action efforts – are invited to join 2050Today to benefit from our network of organisations and partners, as well as the workshops and events we organise.
Detailed carbon footprint results are accessible only to the focal points at each institution and are shared with 2050Today.
A summary of the carbon footprint (total emissions and a breakdown by category) is published on each institution’s 2050Today webpage.
The methodology used by 2050Today to measure greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions follows the GHG Protocol. This protocol provides organisations with standards and guidance for measuring and managing the emissions responsible for global warming.
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