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As ICANN's mission concerns the global Internet and the public interest, a commitment to environmental, social, and governance sustainability is in the public's interest. In FY24By end of June 2024, ICANN will initiate the development of a comprehensive approach for implementing an environmental sustainability strategy for ICANN.
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Global environmental concerns have prompted discussions among ICANN's Board, community and org about ICANN's role and responsibility in understanding and addressing its own ecological footprint. In 2023, the ICANN Board began developing a plan to delve deeper into this issue as part of its role in overseeing ICANN's Strategic Planning efforts. Additionally, the Board asked ICANN's CEO to explore the issue, leading to CEO goal 8.
PRINCIPLES
Innovation in Sustainable Operations | Pursue innovative solutions to reduce environmental impact across ICANN's business operations |
Collaborative Engagement | Establish and foster partnerships and collaborations for environmental sustainability efforts across the ICANN ecosystem |
Empower employees, partners, and vendors through policies and practices to prioritize sustainable sourcing | |
Transparency and Accountability | Maintain transparency in reporting environmental impacts and ensure accountability for contributions to sustainability |
DELIVERABLES
The following activities will be delivered by 30 June 2024.
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