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Sustainability audit checklist template

Sustainability audit checklist template

Evaluate your organization’s sustainability practices with this comprehensive audit checklist. It covers key areas such as energy use, waste management, and resource efficiency. Use this checklist to enhance sustainable practices and meet environmental goals.

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Sustainability audit checklist template

Evaluate your organization’s sustainability practices with this comprehensive audit checklist. It covers key areas such as energy use, waste management, and resource efficiency. Use this checklist to enhance sustainable practices and meet environmental goals.

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Our sustainability audit checklist template helps you evaluate your organization’s environmental, social, and governance practices systematically. This comprehensive tool covers key sustainability aspects including resource efficiency, waste management, carbon footprint, workplace policies, and community engagement. You can quickly identify improvement areas and develop actionable plans to enhance your sustainability performance.

When facing increasing stakeholder demands for transparency, this template provides a structured framework to document your sustainability initiatives and demonstrate your commitment to responsible business practices. According to a recent study, 85% of investors now consider ESG factors in their investment decision, making sustainability performance more critical than ever for business success.

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Sustainability Audit: General
Governance
Does your business have the necessary support and infrastructure to develop a strong sustainability program?
Social Impact
Has your business engaged employees and ensured that they are treated well?
Does your business give back to the community?
Environmental Impact
Is your business attempting to reduce waste?
Is your business trying to conserve resources?
Is your business trying to reduce its carbon footprint and reduce its use of toxic materials (including cleaning products)?
Is your business attempting/strategizing to minimize the environmental footprint of its products?
Is your business engaging with suppliers to promote sustainability?
Project Assessment
Has the planned project been developed with the input of environmental and social stakeholders?
Is the project proposal making sure that the smallest possible amount of resources (soil, water, air, energy etc) is used for this project?
Has this proposal carefully considered potential negative environmental and social impacts in a mid- and long-term perspective?
Will this project still be beneficial with the consequences of climate change like more or less rain, flood and drought risks etc.?
Will this project lead to a decrease in greenhouse gas emissions?
Has the project proposal excluded risks of water, air or soil contamination?
Does the project proposal exclude the negative impact of a protected site, a vulnerable are or a highly valuable ecosystem or a nature park?
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What are the key components of a sustainability audit checklist?

A comprehensive sustainability audit checklist includes three main pillars: environmental factors (energy use, waste management, emissions), social aspects (labor practices, community engagement, diversity), and governance elements (ethics policies, board structure, compliance). Your checklist should be tailored to your industry and organizational priorities.

How often should I conduct a sustainability audit?

You should conduct a comprehensive sustainability audit annually to track progress and identify improvement areas. However, more frequent quarterly mini-audits focusing on specific sustainability aspects can help maintain momentum and address emerging issues promptly. This regular assessment ensures continuous improvement in your sustainability journey.

How can I customize this sustainability audit template for my specific industry?

Review the template sections and adapt them to reflect your industry’s unique sustainability challenges and regulations. Add industry-specific metrics, remove irrelevant sections, and incorporate any compliance requirements particular to your sector. Consider benchmarking against sustainability leaders in your industry for appropriate standards.

What documentation should I prepare before conducting a sustainability audit?

Gather your energy and water consumption records, waste management data, employee policies, supplier information, and previous sustainability reports. Also collect any relevant certifications, compliance documentation, and stakeholder feedback. Having these materials organized beforehand will make your audit process more efficient and thorough.


This template, developed by Lumiform employees, serves as a starting point for businesses using the Lumiform platform and is intended as a hypothetical example only. It does not replace professional advice. Companies should consult qualified professionals to assess the suitability and legality of using this template in their specific workplace or jurisdiction. Lumiform is not liable for any errors or omissions in this template or for any actions taken based on its content.
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