ICCM Environmental Pledge

The ICCM has long been concerned with protecting the environment and has developed initiatives such as the recycling of metals following cremation, the holding over of coffins for cremation, and the Charter for the Bereaved to help address these concerns.

Recently, the ICCM Officers committed to an environmental pledge to ensure that all our operations are as environmentally friendly as possible. If everyone takes small steps to protect the environment, huge strides can be made in ensuring the future of the planet.

The ICCM Environmental Pledge is:

The ICCM is committed to reducing our carbon footprint and protecting the planet. We will work internally, and externally with others, to meet environmental targets. We pledge the following:

Energy efficiency

We will replace light bulbs with LED alternatives. We will turn lights and electrical equipment off when not needed. We will not leave electrical equipment on stand-by. We will use energy efficient technology wherever possible.

Reduce carbon footprint and environmental impact

We will reduce our travel through the use of online technology for as many meetings and training courses as possible. We will use public transport rather than individual cars wherever possible. We will email course notes and handouts rather than print them out. We will make the Journal available digitally and give members the option of how they wish to receive it. Printed copies of the Journal will be printed on recycled paper. We will reduce our postage through using email and digital communication wherever possible. We will make our purchases from local suppliers with good environmental credentials wherever possible. We will use eco-friendly and sustainable products in all our operations. We will donate to National Trust schemes to protect and enhance the natural environment to help offset our carbon footprint.

Waste reduction

We will avoid, reduce, reuse, recycle. We will only purchase essential items. We will reuse items whenever possible. We will recycle anything that we no longer need or can’t be reused. We will only dispose of anything that can’t be recycled.

Plastic reduction

We will stop using single-use plastics such as shopping bags, food containers, and drinks bottles.

Does your workplace have a similar pledge? If not, why not consider starting one. The actions can also transfer into our home lives. We share a collective responsibility to do whatever we can to protect our precious planet.