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MSF - OCB's Global Environmental Footprint Initiative

Building MSF OCB environmental roadmap

Phase 2 of 3
PHASE 2.1 : STATE OF AFFAIRS 14/06/2022 - 15/07/2022
Process phases
  • Introduction
  • THE PROCESS
  • Phase 2.1 : State of affairs
  • Phase 2.2 : Proposals
  • How-to?

📌 This phase consists of an open consultation with all OCB staff. Everyone is encouraged to contribute to the proposals and discuss others' ideas until 31 August.  

📌 You can comment on the proposals:

  • Report the impact it could have on the projects, on the operations, positively or negatively.
  • Comment on the co-benefits it could bring, on staff, on image, on local pollution, etc.
  • Identify the investments needed for its implementation, both HR and financial.
  • Comment on the relevance and feasibility, constraints, obstacles to overcome, prerequisites.


📌 This stage will end with thematic workshops, discussing the impact and feasibility of the solutions, based on your comments on the platform.

📌 PLEASE USE THE CATEGORY FILTER TO MAKE IT EASIER FOR YOU TO NAVIGATE TO THE AREA(S) YOU ARE INTERESTED IN. 

📌 Keep track of your comments and proposals you want by accepting notifications.

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The change will begin with us the MSFers
Avatar: Brian Tafadzwa Hove Brian Tafadzwa Hove
MSF in its different operations globally can use an eclectic approach to raising awareness of...
  • Filter results for category: 09. WASTE AND ECOSYSTEM09. WASTE AND ECOSYSTEM
  • Created at
    15/07/2022
  • bullhorn 1
  • Comments count: 1
View proposal The change will begin with us the MSFers
Up-cycling/Recycling of building materials from other countries
Avatar: Monty Hatfield Monty Hatfield
The idea would be to use second hand building materials from countries that have a better average...
  • Filter results for category: 07. BUILDINGS AND ENERGY07. BUILDINGS AND ENERGY
  • Created at
    28/08/2022
  • bullhorn 0
  • Comments count: 1
View proposal Up-cycling/Recycling of building materials from other countries
Reduce business air travel
Avatar: Official proposal Official proposal
📍Consolidate a responsible travel policy addressing topics like field visits from HQ, briefings /...
  • Filter results for category: 01. AIR TRAVEL01. AIR TRAVEL
  • Created at
    16/06/2022
  • bullhorn 15
  • Comments count: 5
View proposal Reduce business air travel
Prefer eco-friendly producers
Avatar: Mikhael de Souza Mikhael de Souza
For non medical items, always prefer eco-friendly produces. Have this as part of the supply...
  • Filter results for category: 05. PROCUREMENT05. PROCUREMENT
  • Created at
    16/08/2022
  • bullhorn 1
  • Comments count: 0
View proposal Prefer eco-friendly producers
Favor sustainable constructions
Avatar: Official proposal Official proposal
📍Respect construction best practices/standards to encourage sustainable design and appropriate...
  • Filter results for category: 07. BUILDINGS AND ENERGY07. BUILDINGS AND ENERGY
  • Created at
    16/06/2022
  • bullhorn 11
  • Comments count: 1
View proposal Favor sustainable constructions
Reduce the volume, weight and packaging of goods
Avatar: Official proposal Official proposal
📍Optimise the packaging or use environmental friendly alternatives for most important items...
  • Filter results for category: 05. PROCUREMENT05. PROCUREMENT
  • Created at
    16/06/2022
  • bullhorn 1
  • Comments count: 1
View proposal Reduce the volume, weight and packaging of goods
Reduce use of nonstandard electricized goods as much as possible and buy more sustainable/durable e-items to generate less e-waste
Avatar: Rafsanul Karim Rafsanul Karim
* The Idea is to reduce bad quality/ non-standard electronic items.
* We can plan to buy long...
  • Filter results for category: 09. WASTE AND ECOSYSTEM09. WASTE AND ECOSYSTEM
  • Created at
    21/06/2022
  • bullhorn 4
  • Comments count: 7
View proposal Reduce use of nonstandard electricized goods as much as possible and buy more sustainable/durable e-items to generate less e-waste
Switch to more environmental friendly medical protocols
Avatar: Official proposal Official proposal
📍For equivalent medical effectiveness train and inform medical practitioners on updated protocols...
  • Filter results for category: 06. MEDICAL06. MEDICAL
  • Created at
    16/06/2022
  • bullhorn 3
  • Comments count: 0
View proposal Switch to more environmental friendly medical protocols
Increase local or regional recycling of MSF equipment and waste
Avatar: Official proposal Official proposal
📍Improve sorting of domestic waste from MSF facilities and evaluate the local waste streams...
  • Filter results for category: 09. WASTE AND ECOSYSTEM09. WASTE AND ECOSYSTEM
  • Created at
    16/06/2022
  • bullhorn 4
  • Comments count: 2
View proposal Increase local or regional recycling of MSF equipment and waste
Plant based consumption in MSF supported meals
Avatar: Compassion Compassion
Rarely mentioned as it requires a change of personal behavior but clear evidence that being plant...
  • Filter results for category: 11. GOOD OFFICE PRACTICES11. GOOD OFFICE PRACTICES
  • Created at
    21/07/2022
  • bullhorn 0
  • Comments count: 6
View proposal Plant based consumption in MSF supported meals
Reduce the carbon impact of commuting
Avatar: Official proposal Official proposal
📍Promote public transport and soft mobility in all offices📍Encourage part-time remote working,...
  • Filter results for category: 02. COMMUTING02. COMMUTING
  • Created at
    16/06/2022
  • bullhorn 9
  • Comments count: 4
View proposal Reduce the carbon impact of commuting
Improve demand planning (for regular missions / when feasible)
Avatar: Yumi Fusse Madeira Yumi Fusse Madeira
To reduce air freights, improve consolidation, etc.
  • Filter results for category: 04. FREIGHT04. FREIGHT
  • Created at
    15/07/2022
  • bullhorn 1
  • Comments count: 4
View proposal Improve demand planning (for regular missions / when feasible)
Put pressure on pharmaceutical product producers to be more eco-friendly
Avatar: Mikhael de Souza Mikhael de Souza
Medical product need to follow some quality certifications (WHO PQ etc). We may thus not have...
  • Filter results for category: 05. PROCUREMENT05. PROCUREMENT
  • Created at
    16/08/2022
  • bullhorn 0
  • Comments count: 0
View proposal Put pressure on pharmaceutical product producers to be more eco-friendly
Awarness and CO2 indicator
Avatar: Federico Schivo Federico Schivo
Add a CO2 emission indicator for transport in the KPIs used for example by MSF Supply (together...
  • Filter results for category: 04. FREIGHT04. FREIGHT
  • Created at
    06/08/2022
  • bullhorn 1
  • Comments count: 2
View proposal Awarness and CO2 indicator
Accurate fuel measurement and delivery
Avatar: Monty Hatfield Monty Hatfield
One problem that i have seen in every mission that i have been to is linked to the purchasing and...
  • Filter results for category: 03. FLEET MANAGEMENT03. FLEET MANAGEMENT
  • Created at
    26/07/2022
  • bullhorn 3
  • Comments count: 2
View proposal Accurate fuel measurement and delivery
Reduce overuse & abuse of chemical products in MSF facilities
Avatar: Guilhem MOLINIE Guilhem MOLINIE
Many daily chemical products used in MSF facilities & guesthouses are not necessary IPC wise...
  • Filter results for category: 09. WASTE AND ECOSYSTEM09. WASTE AND ECOSYSTEM
  • Created at
    21/06/2022
  • bullhorn 3
  • Comments count: 2
View proposal Reduce overuse & abuse of chemical products in MSF facilities
Energy and Water Audits
Avatar: Ibrahim El Lahham Ibrahim El Lahham
Train MSF staff on developing Environmental and Social management framework on the country level...
  • Filter results for category: 07. BUILDINGS AND ENERGY07. BUILDINGS AND ENERGY
  • Created at
    26/08/2022
  • bullhorn 0
  • Comments count: 0
View proposal Energy and Water Audits
Limit pollution of land, water and air
Avatar: Official proposal Official proposal
Limit pollution in MSF programmes thanks to environment friendly treatment alternatives and...
  • Filter results for category: 09. WASTE AND ECOSYSTEM09. WASTE AND ECOSYSTEM
  • Created at
    16/06/2022
  • bullhorn 1
  • Comments count: 0
View proposal Limit pollution of land, water and air
Switch to more environmental friendly medical materials
Avatar: Official proposal Official proposal
📍For equivalent medical impact switch to alternative medical material (when safely possible) like...
  • Filter results for category: 06. MEDICAL06. MEDICAL
  • Created at
    16/06/2022
  • bullhorn 6
  • Comments count: 2
View proposal Switch to more environmental friendly medical materials
Purchase items from greener suppliers
Avatar: Official proposal Official proposal
📍Request visibility on carbon value and life cycle information for better informed orders on...
  • Filter results for category: 05. PROCUREMENT05. PROCUREMENT
  • Created at
    16/06/2022
  • bullhorn 2
  • Comments count: 2
View proposal Purchase items from greener suppliers
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