As part of the “Green Ministry” project, which aims to situate Israel’s Foreign Ministry as a leader amongst Israeli government ministries in the fields of sustainability and environmental protection, the Embassy of Israel in Cyprus is committed to follow good environmental practice and operate in a sustainable manner, in order to reduce our environmental impact and improve our environmental performance.

Our policy:

•​ Comply with the requirements of local environmental legislation and codes of practice.

• Promote environmentally friendly and sustainable work practices.

• Minimize energy and water usage in our buildings, vehicles and actions.

• Reduce our environmental impact and strive for a balanced conduct with an eye towards constant improvement.

• ​Communicate this policy and increase awareness and engagement both by the employees and by our associates.

​Our Action Plan: 

• Ensure that all employees understand our environmental policy and contribute to achieving high standards.

• Brainstorm ideas and work with employees on how to achieve the environmental goals.

• Implement a training program for the staff to raise awareness of environmental issues and arrange follow-up bi-monthly meetings.

• Actively promote recycling of paper, plastic and metal in our buildings.

• Reduce energy consumption by 5% and water consumption by 3% by the end of the year.

• Reduce the use of paper and plastic products.

• As far as possible purchase products and services, that minimize damage to the environment.

Oren Anolik

Ambassador of Israel in Cyprus

Nicosia, 28th of January 2022