Sustainability policy templates

A sustainability policy states how an organization will limit its impact on the environment and treat people and communities responsibly. Companies use it to guide decisions and to tell customers and staff what they stand for. These templates are samples, not legal advice.

Include purpose and commitments, scope of the policy, targets, such as emissions or waste, responsibilities, supplier and purchasing expectations, and reporting and review date. Set a few targets with numbers and dates, since a policy without measures is hard to check. Have a qualified adviser confirm any legal or reporting duties where you operate.

It is a written statement of how an organization will manage its environmental and social impact. It sets commitments, targets and who is responsible.

Include your commitments, scope, measurable targets, responsibilities, supplier expectations and how you will report progress. Add a review date.

One to three pages is enough for most organizations. Keep it clear and put detail in separate plans.

Requirements vary by country, industry and company size. These templates are samples, not legal advice, so ask a qualified adviser what applies to you.

Start with Green Office Guide: Gives office managers practical steps on energy, waste, travel and buying, each with a target, an owner and a date. If that is not the right fit, compare it with Sustainability Policy.

Yes. These sustainability policy templates work in Google Docs and Microsoft Word. All 3 templates are free, with no account or email needed.