NAAC Green Audit In Bangalore

CDG is an ISO 17020 accredited inspection agency for NAAC green audits in India.

Green auditing is systematic assessment of day-to-day activity with reference to resource utilization and waste management. It will assist to find out the eco-friendly and non-eco-friendly practices on the campus. The main objective of green audit varies with the operational activities of the organization. In case of higher educational institutes like universities; green audit is an internal requirement. It is a path for management of environment to make the alterations in ongoing practices. It also promotes a good environmental management system and raises the awareness about the environmental conservation and its long-term benefits. Green Audit focuses on the Green Campus, Waste Management, Water Management, Air Pollution, Animal Welfare, Energy Management, Carbon Footprint, Environmental Compliances etc. being implemented by the University Management. 

The Green Audit Process:

1. Selection of area/activities/parts of the campus.

2. Planning of visit to campus to discuss about the audit process.

3. Scope of audit process was identified in consultation with the auditee.

4. A meticulous plan of action was designed.

5. A team consisting of teachers, non-teaching staff and students was constituted with specific tasks and a proper time schedule.

6. Data pertaining to identified parameters for green auditing of the campus were collected directly through an on-site visit.

7. Available background information on the identified activities and other parameters were collected.

8. The role of each stakeholder in green related activities has been collected.

9. Historical aspects of green activities in the campus including flora fauna, water usage and waste generation, etc. were collected.

10.A questionnaire based on the preliminary visits and other evaluations was communicated to the authorities who are involved in the in-house data collection.

11.Data collection based on questionnaire.

12.Visit to the campus by audit team.

13.Data analysis and evaluation.

14.Discussion on the findings.

15.Report preparation.

Green audit is the tool of management system used methodologically for protection and conservation of the environment. It is also used for the sustenance of the environment. The audit suggests different standard parameters, methods and projects for environmental protection. Green audit can be a useful tool for a college to determine and make sure whether they are performing in accordance with the relevant rule and regulations, to improve the procedures to determine a way which can be lower the cost and resource and then consider how to implement changes and make savings. It can also be used to determine the type and volume of waste, which can be used for a recycling project or to improve waste minimization plan. It can create health consciousness and promote environmental awareness, values and ethics. It provides staff and students better understanding of green impact on campus. If self-enquiry is a natural and necessary outgrowth of a quality education, it could also be stated that institutional self-enquiry is a natural and necessary outgrowth of a quality educational institution. Thus, it is imperative that the college evaluate its own contributions toward a sustainable future. As environmental sustainability is becoming an increasingly important issue for the nation, the role of higher educational institutions in relation to environmental sustainability is more prevalent.