Our Commitment to Sustainability

At Ela Green School, our aim has always been to provide a transformative educational environment that is beyond traditional education and where students can excel academically, socially, and environmentally. We want a world where learning is not bounded by walls, thus creating compassionate people who are aware of global initiatives. Our vision is to be a beacon of excellence for holistic education and to create learners who are focused on making positive changes in their societies.

The school’s Vision

Ela Green School envisions that, along with education, every child should develop a deep connection with nature and be a socially responsible person contributing to a sustainable environment. Ela Green School aims to enlighten that education and sustainability shape a compassionate and empowered citizen.

Aims and Objectives

Our objectives are ambitious yet necessary for sustainable development. We plan to cut down carbon emissions by 50% below 2025 levels and achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. A yearly report showing progress will be given out every year so as to ensure we remain transparent on our journey towards sustainability.

Detailed Carbon Footprint Analysis for 2023

In 2018, as we began,the school had an insignificant effect on carbon emissions; as we grew,we decided to report the carbon emissions.We use Karbonwise,our sustainability partner in this venture to effectively monitor CO2emissions and the outcomes of the carbon emissions report for 2023 are:

Scope 1: Emissions: These include direct emissions from sources owned or controlled by Ela Green School, like fuel sources at site, fugitive emissions, and company vehicles totaling up to 87.8 tCO2e/yr.

Scope 2 Emissions: These pertain to indirect emissions associated with electricity purchased through the State Utility Grid (specifically CO2 emissions from electricity drawn from the grid), estimated at around 56.1 tCO2e/yr.

Scope 3: Emission: indirect emissions within the value chain of Ela Green School in the form of goods and services purchased, business travel, occupant commuting, etc. 8.2 tCO2e/yr for transport, 0.7 tCO2e/yr for business travel; scope three emissions contribute 42.3% to our carbon footprints.

 

Insights into Our Sustainability Initiatives

Our journey with Karbonwise has been significant in tracking down and reducing our carbon footprint. Ela Green School is proud to be the first school in the world that is LEED Platinum certified under the rating system v4.1 Existing Buildings: Interiors category. Our sustainability initiatives include emission reductions, offsetting emissions, and transparency in reporting. We insist on public transport for our students and staff members; we buy fair trade products; we support small businesses; and we engage with local residents.

Future Strategies and Goals

In the future, we will keep cutting emissions, establish sustainable practices, and engage with the community on a larger scale. Our forthcoming strategies include holding open days for other schools so that they can learn from us regarding sustainability measures and set specific target levels of performance and report regularly on these parameters of performance.

Conclusion

Ela Green emphasises that sustainability is not just a goal but a lifestyle. We strive to create an environment that promotes environmental consciousness, innovation, and collaboration among us all. Together, we can make today’s society more sustainable so as to prepare it for tomorrow’s generation, who are more resilient than ever before. A journey towards making this place more eco-friendly continues unabatedly; therefore, any partners or thoughts within these lines are welcome by management.

Download the Report

We gladly invite you to look into the details of our sustainability journey. Let's keep working together to make a positive difference for our planet and future generations.

Ela Green School Sustainability Report-2023

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Karambur Village, Near Maraimalai Nagar, 

Chengalpattu Taluk, Chengalpattu District, 

603209. 

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