The adoption of sustainable practices, in addition to strengthening the environmental and social commitment of private companies and organizations in the third sector, is also a foundation to guide organizational culture and base decision-making processes.

Regarding NGOs and philanthropic entities, it is important for managers to keep in mind that sustainability is an eminent agenda and should not be limited only to profitable companies or organizations whose causes are focused on environmental issues.

This is because, considering that today's society is increasingly demanding and informed, it is a fact that a sustainable NGO has a better chance of attracting donors, sponsors, volunteers, and gaining public trust.

If you still think that adopting sustainable issues is too complex or requires too much investment, read on and change your concepts with some practical tips we've prepared to help transform your organization's relationship with the planet as a whole!

Simple steps to make your NGO more sustainable!

Go digital

One of the most practical ways to make your NGO more sustainable and, consequently, more efficient, is by reducing paper use. To do this, it's worth investing in digital documents and signatures, as well as in cloud computing, a solution offered by Codebit that eliminates physical storage and ensures greater security and availability of important data and information.
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Use LED bulbs

In addition to being more economical than fluorescent models, LED bulbs are less harmful to the environment, as they do not contain mercury - a heavy metal with contaminating substances.

Encourage remote work

During the social distancing caused by the pandemic, remote work or home office began to be adopted by many companies; after all, this was the only way to maintain corporate operations and the physical health of workers.
Surprisingly, what was a "temporary alternative" proved to be an effective work model, capable of helping with employee motivation and also with the sustainability of organizations.
In 2020, several companies reported in their sustainability reports the reduction of the environmental impact of their operations. In general, remote work contributes to a reduction in waste production and energy consumption.
Furthermore, the home office is also a great ally for employees' quality of life, as they no longer need to commute or spend fuel to perform their activities.
However, for this, it is important to have good organization, work in accordance with all labor laws, and provide employees and volunteers with all the necessary resources to complete their tasks.

Create campaigns focused on sustainability

In general, NGOs play a fundamental role in building a more just and sustainable society.
Therefore, even if your entity's work is not directed towards environmental agendas, it is worth proposing discussions and participating in campaigns focused on sustainability.
To do this, it is worth seeking partnerships and creating internal or external campaigns to present both to your team and to your community the countless smart and affordable alternatives to be more sustainable.
It is also valid to run campaigns encouraging recycling, donation campaigns for clothes and toys, and promote them to the public through websites or social networks to expand the reach of the actions.

Invest in smart software

By investing in smart software developed in a personalized way to meet your demands, you ensure that your organization operates in an automated, agile, practical, and simple manner.
In addition to being a great ally for sustainable practices, the smart system from Codebit optimizes the routine of employees, makes processes more secure and strategic, and also plays a fundamental role in organizations' accountability.
This solution is ideal for managers who wish to reduce paper use, lower costs, avoid rework, optimize donor relationships, improve communication, ensure more financial control, and expand online fundraising.

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