We view the school campus as a living laboratory. The audit is a year-long project-based learning opportunity for students that complements and extends their formal curriculum.

Our whole-school, student-centered sustainability audit consists of 12 modules covering all aspects of sustainability in schools.

Audit and baselining of all operational metrics
Authentic project-based learning opportunities for students
Full technical audit of campus operations
Community engagement strategy development
Full curriculum audit (all years and subjects)
Sustainability communication training
Sustainability governance and policy review
Development of a 5 to 10 year sustainability roadmap

Introduction to the Audit Report

Our student-centered Whole School Sustainability Audit comprises 12 modules which span 4-8 weeks each and engage all the school’s key stakeholders.

Each of the modules involve data collection and analysis, as well as a review of the local context in which the school operates, and each provides authentic opportunities for student engagement and learning. Each module in the report is divided into three sections: context, findings, and recommendations.

Components of a Sustainability Report

Context

We recognise that possibilities for school improvement can often be constrained by the practical realities of the local context in which the school operates - which tend to be beyond the school’s control. Our recommendations take account of that, in fact, a good part of the report is dedicated to the local context of sustainability and the place where your school is located. As such, it’s also a valuable teaching and learning resource for teachers and students.

Findings

A key outcome of our Whole School Sustainability Audit is a substantive report with more than 100 practical recommendations for steps the school can take to reduce its footprint and embed sustainability more comprehensively in the ethos of the school.

Recommendations

The recommendations that we make range from no-cost, low-cost recommendations which students can implement right away on their own, to capital projects that will require Board approval and time frames of six months or more to implement.

Our recommendations also aim to challenge you, the school to be ambitious in your aspirations to be a sustainable community. One of our first clients - Chinese International School in Hong Kong - has since the audit, committed to becoming a zero-carbon and a zero-waste school.

We classify the 100+ audit recommendations into matrices based on cost, impact, and time required to implement.

Post-audit advisory

Following the conclusion of the review, we run an all-day in-person workshop in which the students present their findings to their peers and then engage in creative individual and team exercises to envision the school’s sustainable future. Students also present their findings and their vision to the Board.

The final report includes recommendations for improvement which serve as a guide to achieving the school’s long term sustainability aspirations which may include goals such as becoming a zero-carbon or zero-waste school.

Why invest in an audit?

Educational Value

Enhance student engagement through on-campus project-based learning opportunities that create meaningful, real-world impact. Equip students with valuable skills that empower them to drive positive change in their communities.

Cost Savings

Our Whole School Sustainability Audit uncovers a wealth of over 100+ actionable recommendations. By implementing operational improvements and encouraging behavioral shifts, your investment in the audit can yield significant returns in just a few years.

School Legacy

Collaborate with us to transform your sustainability aspirations into tangible accomplishments. Overcome shared sustainability challenges and navigate a path towards a school legacy defined by resilience and positive influence.

Commercial Value

Highlight your school’s commitment to sustainability as families increasingly prioritize ethical considerations. Integrate sustainable practices as integral components of your identity, resonating with the growing urgency of environmental concerns.

Community Engagement

Uncover opportunities to collaborate with businesses and institutions, addressing shared sustainability goals. Extend your school’s positive influence to the wider community, fostering a culture of environmental awareness.

Carbon Reduction

Partner with Metanoia to embark on a journey towards achieving a net-zero carbon footprint. Discover unexplored approaches for reducing carbon emissions across various aspects of your school.

Capacity Buildling

Embrace sustainable practices with confidence, fueled by recommendations, tools, and additional ongoing support. Our post-audit advisory service ensures your sustainable initiatives continue to thrive beyond the initial audit.

Future of the Planet

Position your school as a conscientious leader in environmental responsibility. Empower students to act decisively.

Metanoia's Audit recognised as an exemplary practice

"Metanoia’s expertise is broad and includes energy efficiency (of lighting, air-conditioning, buildings), building-integrated solar energy design and installation, food and food waste, sustainable school uniforms, sustainability communication, biodiesel-from-waste, carbon auditing, offsetting, Education for Sustainability (EfS), and governance for sustainability."

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