We believe we have a responsibility to create a fairer and greener world.
We take our responsibilities in the climate emergency seriously, and recognise that the carbon emissions we generate are part of the problem.
As a global organisation working to improve housing for people in diverse communities around the world, we also know that no single team can fully reflect the rich variety of lived experiences we encounter.
We are actively shaping a culture where carbon reduction and equity and inclusion are central to our mission and day-to-day operations.
Reducing carbon
At World Habitat, we believe the climate crisis is the greatest threat to achieving our vision. We are all impacted, but its effects are felt most by the poorest communities with the least responsibility for creating it. These same communities often live in the worst housing conditions, with the fewest resources to adapt.
What we’ve done so far
We want to be a leading carbon-responsible organisation and are committed to delivering our strategy whilst reducing our emissions as quickly and efficiently as possible.
91t
reduction in CO2 emissions from 2016-24
70%
reduction in CO2 emissions
24t
base emissions in 2024
(*t = tonnes)
Embracing equality, diversity and inclusion
While we may never reflect the full diversity of the communities we serve, we’re creating a culture where different voices are heard and valued.
In 2024, we implemented an action plan based on advice from the National Centre for Diversity.
Together, we are building a more inclusive, representative, and equitable organisation by:
committing to ongoing progress
We are strengthening Board representation, embedding measurable goals, providing training to staff and trustees, and ensuring our values are reflected across all plans and communications.
creating an inclusive workplace
We are monitoring and publishing diversity data, strengthening recruitment, and embedding the FREDIE framework – Fairness Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement.
improving how we work with our partners
We are learning from the diverse people we work with, encouraging feedback and dialogue and actively involving our global partners and networks in shaping our diversity goals.
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