Inverness Associates. Triple Bottom Line. How Green Schools Save Money, Promote Health, and Improve Achievement

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1 Triple Bottom Line How Green Schools Save Money, Promote Health, and Improve Achievement CAIS Trustee Heads Conference January 25, 2014 Paul Chapman, invernessassociates.org

2 Spaceship Earth

3 The Challenges We Face Stabilize Population Eradicate Poverty Restore the Environment Climate Action Plan The Great Mobilization There is No PLANet B!

4 A Green Journey Discovering Nature Go West Young Man UHS and HRS Encore Career

5 The Triple Bottom Line Green Schools Save Money Boost Achievement Improve Health

6 How to Make Your School Sustainable: It s Easy Being Green

7 What Is a Green School? Environmental Mission and Strategic Plan The Five Foundations 1. Efficient Resources 2. Healthy Environment 3. Nutritious Food 4. Ecological Curriculum 5. Community Practice

8 Green Ribbon Schools U.S. Department of Education launches a comprehensive approach to greening schools (2011) Three Pillars Environmental Impact and Energy Efficiency Healthy School Environments Environmental and Sustainability Education Green schools and environmental literacy in fact complement the goals of providing a well- rounded educa8on for the 21st century, of modernizing schools at reduced costs, and of accelera8ng learning. Arne Duncan, U.S. Secretary of Educa4on

9 How to Green Your School Clear Vision, Mission, Goals, and Action Plan Strong Leadership: Top Down, Bottom Up Teamwork: Green Council & Green Teams Five Foundations Measure & Report Progress

10 Alejo s Story

11 Team Green for Results Love of Nature in Mission Green Council for Action Recycling & Trash Audit LEED Gold High School Certified Green Business Ecological Curriculum School Garden and Café Environmental Stewards

12 Renewable Energy Plan

13 Environmental Stewards

14 Mapping the Nation s Green School Movement

15 California Leading the Green Way

16 National Green Schools Survey and Methodology What is the state of environmental education (EE) in independent schools? Why do schools adopt EE programs and what challenges do they face in that process? How do schools reduce their footprint, promote healthy operations, incorporate EE in the curriculum, offer healthy food, empower students? What do schools need in order to strengthen their EE and sustainability programs? Background: 678 schools, 35% response rate nationally, CAIS (93/211) = 44% response rate!

17 Executive Summary Interest in EES very high Environmental concern top motivator Organization around mission, policy, strategic plan and green team Engaged faculty and students in the lead Some sustainability coordinators Many motivated volunteers Financial support modest Waste reduction, recycling, composting, energy efficiency widely embraced School gardens and nutritious food very present Green building practices taking hold

18 Interest in Green Very High

19 Environmental Concern Motivates

20 Green Initiatives Underway

21 Green Resources and Operations Major Focus for EES in Schools

22 Food and Gardens Growing

23 EES Success Varies

24 Curriculum Starts to Integrate EES

25 Informal EES Vital

26 Challenges Facing Schools

27 CAIS and National Trends Green Element CAIS National School garden integrated in program 79% 57% (22%) Green purchasing policy 39% 22% (17%) Financial Support > $25,000 33% 17% (15%) Required organic and local food 57% 44% (13%) Sustainable landscaping 59% 46% (13%) Green Team 66% 54% (12%) Board and Head Support 65% 55% (10%) Parent Green Committee 20% 10% (10%) Sustainability in mission 51% 42% (9%) Green policies 57% 48% (9%)

28 Meeting EES Needs More time, resources, commitment, leadership Coordination of efforts into an integrated whole Greater commitment to green initiatives at the Board level More integration of environmental education into the curriculum A concise curriculum that can be used in all grade levels Improved faculty professional development Better use of outside resources Help from outside to put program in place

29 Schools Going Green Stories from the National Field

30 Putney s ZNE Field House LEED Platinum field house Saving $, ROI, life cycle cost analysis key First zero net energy high school in US

31 Lawrenceville: Stewardship Ethic Liz Duffy s Charrette Grid Neutral Goal 30 acre, 6.1 megawatt solar array Savings $400,000/year for 20 years, 95% of need

32 Sidwell Friends Green Journey Systemic change: Board, Head & CFO The Journey to David Orr at Oberlin 1st LEED Platinum Middle School in US A Green Ribbon School, 2012

33 St. Mark s School Green Vision Respecting the needs of future generations, the St. Mark s School of Texas will provide leadership in environmental sustainability and responsibility. The School assigns significant priority to integrating environmental awareness, understanding and stewardship into its academic mission, campus improvements, and operations. Board of Trustees, 1/2010

34 Athenian School Saves

35 Prospect Sierra: Team Leadership From Pizza Day to the Green Schools Initiative Director of Innovation, Partnership and Service Facilities Manager Steve Harrington s Solar Plan and Campus Renovation Student Carrot Mob for Environmental Change

36 Change Leaders: Adam Willner & Lucinda Lee Katz MCDS Strategic Sustainbility A Food Revolution: Jason Hull

37 Marlborough Leadership Lessons Marlborough School strives to become a community where environmental stewardship will be achieved through awareness and action. Marlborough School Board of Trustees, 2006

38 Midland School Shines

39 Thacher School: Sustainability In the Air We Breath

40 Punahou s Sustainability Plan Sustainability Summit and Challenge (2005) Physical Plant Director Randy Overton: The Right Thing to Do LEED: Case MS, Omidyar K-1 Neighborhood Energy Star Portfolio Manager, 42% more efficient MS building Life-Cycle Cost Analysis: Recoup $56M in 50 yrs. in operating efficiency

41 Steps Your School Can Take to Be Green

42 The Board, Head & CFO: The School s Green Leaders Resources Energy Audit: Energy Star Portfolio Manager Building/Remodeling Green: LEED, CHPS Water Conservation: Artificial Turf & Heat Islands Operations The 4 Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rot The School s Carbon Footprint and CO2 Plan Green Business Certification Green Purchasing Plans

43 Green Leaders II Food The Cafeteria: Local, Seasonal & Sustainable A School Garden Plan Farm to School Program and CSA Partnership The Curriculum Sustainability Director & Program Consulting 21st C. Skills: Thinking, Communication, Character Professional Development Student Leaders A Business Office Labor Force for Energy Audits Project-Based Learning Inspiring Environmental Stewards

44 Why Go Green? Triple Bottom Line Saves $ Boosts Achievement Improves Health And Helps the Environment Too!

Environmental. Education. and Sustainability in American Independent Schools PAUL CHAPMAN INVERNESS ASSOCIATES

Environmental. Education. and Sustainability in American Independent Schools PAUL CHAPMAN INVERNESS ASSOCIATES Environmental Education and Sustainability in American Independent Schools PAUL CHAPMAN INVERNESS ASSOCIATES Environmental Education and Sustainability in American Independent Schools PAUL CHAPMAN, INVERNESS