Vision

A transformed tech industry that makes climate a priority, and takes responsibility for social impacts and ecological limits.

Mission

We are tech workers seeding climate action in companies, organisations and industries through deep, self-organized community building and support.

Who we serve

To form a diverse community and give room for cross-pollination, we welcome people from different fields and industries. From tech workers to climate scientists, NGOs to finance.

Foundational Facts

1. We are at the beginning of a climate catastrophe.

   Our actions today will determine how severe the crisis becomes.

2. The climate crisis is caused by burning fossil fuels and mass exploitation.

   The tech industry is part of these systems, and often accelerates these activities. It is itself a large contributor to CO2 emissions. In both cases, we can change this for fairer, more equitable outcomes.

3. Climate impacts are not fairly distributed.

Our Beliefs

1. We believe that the tech industry must use its power and influence to advocate for and accelerate fair climate solutions.

2. We believe that the tech industry must also transform itself to prioritize people and life.

   We want an industry that supports dignified work, fair and equal pay, health and well-being. We want an industry that conserves and restores the environment.

3. We believe that everyone has a part to play in addressing the climate crisis.

   We have experiences, abilities, and roles that can be used to change the system — if we listen and learn from each other.

Our Values

1. Lived experiences, existing work and knowledge
   We listen to others and build on what already exists before we jump in.

2. Diversity of thought and nuanced conversations

   Nuanced and multifaceted conversations help us learn and can change our minds and shift our values.

3. Group learning and knowledge sharing

   We have common ownership over our learnings and share them openly in order to help others take action. Participating in the community means listening, joining and contributing to conversations and connecting with one another.

4. Transformation at all levels: from tiny shifts to major social change

   Small actions, conversations, and supporting others count as actions — they're necessary for bigger change.

5. Safety & Privacy

   We recognize that there are different levels of risk in taking climate action. We are committed to operating a safe environment for all, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, religious beliefs or other differences.
   We follow this code of conduct and the Chatham House Rule.

6. Reflection & care
   Reflection and care helps us maintain a sustainable pace. We recognize that we need different things to keep us going and we support each other when we get stuck  — whether that's through celebration, taking a break, enjoying art, connecting with nature, or something else.

Theory of Change

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How we serve our members

Climate concerned tech workers join our community of practice through our onboarding. Our community exists to define, improve, and promote our practice: Taking climate action at work.
We do this by creating a space for social learning, support, and community to help our members become more effective agents of change.The community organizers and volunteers provide support through

• Creating identity — Shared community values, beliefs, and purposes, as well as badges & branding

• Enabling connection — CAT events, Slack conversations, member directory

• Developing shared understanding — Collect & share stories, Wiki, website, guides

As CAT members we apply what we learn about taking climate action in our workplaces and in the wider tech industry. We give back to the CAT community and share our experiences.

How our members take action

• Green your craft

  Use resource & carbon-conscious strategies to build efficient products & services.

• Speak up and create signals for cultural change

  Break climate silence & normalise climate conversations in tech. Bring up climate in meetings, town halls, requirement discussions and at conferences.

• Advocate & influence

  • Create structural change at work: Influence leaders, decision makers and others to take climate action. For example through joining/starting a green team or influencing who your workplace collaborates with.

  • Popularise climate priorities to scale across the industry: Share knowledge by speaking, writing, organizing events, or becoming a mentor.

How these actions map to our vision

• Sustainable products & services

  • New industry standards & norms

  • Accurate ways of measuring impact

  • Building things right & building the right things

• Climate conscious culture

  • Climate is top-of-mind. It is a factor in all business decisions and projects.

  • Decision-makers cannot ignore climate, because a significant % of the workforce demands climate action.

• Transformed tech industry

  • Sustainability is integrated into corporate strategy and metrics for success

  • Climate-conscious partnerships, client & collaborator choices

  • Long-term climate goals & commitments with short-term reporting requirements

  • Tech workers are expected to understand the climate impact of their profession

  • Sustainability is embraced as a way to innovate and create value.

  • Products and services are carbon zero and circular.