Sustainable Development

As part of our sustainability policy, CFO (and CFO Providers) are committed to reducing waste, energy consumption and promoting recycling. We also have a commitment to explore ways of minimising private transport usage and promote the use of public transport across our providers.

Sustainable Development

As part of our sustainability policy, CFO (and CFO Providers) are committed to reducing waste, energy consumption and promoting recycling. We also have a commitment to explore ways of minimising private transport usage and promote the use of public transport across our providers.

CFO and Sustainability

CFO and CFO partners have strong implementation plans to evidence our sustainable practices and ecology projects, all of which contribute to a happier, healthier planet.

These activities and actions have impact on lowering our carbon emissions, reduce our waste and even contribute to better communities and provide participants with positive experiences. Below you will find just some of the many actions being taken across the CFO programmes to improve our sustainability credentials.

If you would like to read our sustainability policy in full, please contact CFO-Communications@justice.gov.uk for the latest version.

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Sustainable Development Update 2026

Read about CFO’s sustainable practices in custody and the community, including activities undertaken by CFO participants.
The update also highlights how CFO supports and achieves the UN’s Sustainability Goals.

Between 2010 and 2024 CFO prevented approximately 87,500 re-offences. This equates to a potential carbon saving of 53,375 tonnes of CO2 based on the average cost of crime.

Anticipation and
Consequences of Crime
Manufacturing window/door locks, burglar alarms etc. and replacing stolen items
Police Activity
Carbon associated with Police Cars, Police Stations, collecting evidence and forensic investigation
Victim Impact and Health Services
Carbon associated with hospital admissions as a result of crime, victim support
Justice System
Carbon associated with prison, probation, courts and administration

This is the equivalent of planting approximately 320,000 trees, gas and electric for one year in 13,300 homes, charging 6.5 billion smartphones or even driving to the moon!

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