THE GREEN AUDIT – Empowering Youth for Green Careers

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The Green Audit

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This questionnaire has been developed as part of the project "Empowering Youth for Green Careers". This initiative is co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union.

The aim of this project is to assist Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in evaluating and improving their environmental footprint. This self-assessment tool will provide insight into the current sustainability level of your workplace and identify concrete areas for improvement - ranging from digital hygiene to energy consumption.

The questionnaire was designed by an international consortium of partners from Latvia, Norway, and Lithuania. Thank you for contributing to a greener future!

WASTE & CIRCULARITY

How many distinct waste streams do you separate in the workspace?

4+ streams (General, Paper, Plastic, Glass, Bio).

2 streams (General + Paper).

None (Everything in one bin).

None

1 out of 41

WASTE & CIRCULARITY

Does every desk have a personal waste bin?

No, we have removed under-desk bins to force walking to central recycling stations.

Yes, for general waste.

None

2 out of 41

WASTE & CIRCULARITY

How do you dispose of old cables, batteries, and broken electronics?

General trash bin.

Stored in a cupboard indefinitely.

Dedicated collection box sent to certified WEEE recycler.

None

3 out of 41

WASTE & CIRCULARITY

Are disposable cups/cutlery available in the kitchen/breakroom?

No, we strictly use reusable ceramic/glass.

Only for visitors/events.

Yes, used daily.

None

4 out of 41

WASTE & CIRCULARITY

What paper do you purchase?

100% Recycled Post-Consumer Waste.

FSC Certified.

Standard bleached white paper.

None

5 out of 41

WASTE & CIRCULARITY

Is "Double-Sided" (Duplex) printing the forced default on all computers?

No / I don't know.

Yes.

None

6 out of 41

ENERGY & CARBON

What percentage of your lighting is LED?

Mixed.

100% LED.

<50% (Mostly fluorescent/halogen).

None

7 out of 41

ENERGY & CARBON

Do corridors and toilets have motion sensors?

Yes.

No, manual switches.

None

8 out of 41

ENERGY & CARBON

What happens to monitors and printers at night?

Left in 'Sleep' mode (lights blinking).

Fully powered down (unplugged or master switch).

None

9 out of 41

10.

ENERGY & CARBON

If the workplace is too hot in winter, what do staff do?

Open the window while radiator is on.

Turn down the thermostat valve.

None

10 out of 41

11.

ENERGY & CARBON

What is the thermostat set to in winter?

21-22°C.

19-20°C (We encourage warm clothing).

23°C or higher.

None

11 out of 41

12.

ENERGY & CARBON

Does anyone track the monthly electricity bill kWh usage?

No, accounting just pays it.

Yes, we monitor for spikes/reductions.

None

12 out of 41

13.

ENERGY & CARBON

Is your electricity contract "Green"?

Standard Grid Mix.

Certified Renewable Tariff.

None

13 out of 41

14.

TRANSPORT & MOBILITY

How do most employees get to work?

Private car (alone).

Public transport, bike, or walk.

Carpooling/EV.

None

14 out of 41

15.

TRANSPORT & MOBILITY

For meetings under 300km, what is the policy?

We take the train/bus.

We drive or fly.

None

15 out of 41

16.

TRANSPORT & MOBILITY

Is "Online" the default for first meetings?

Yes, we avoid travel unless critical.

No, we prefer face-to-face.

None

16 out of 41

17.

TRANSPORT & MOBILITY

Does your workplace have EV charging points or bike storage?

Yes.

No.

None

17 out of 41

18.

DIGITAL HYGIENE

Do you delete emails older than 2 years?

Yes, we have a cleanup policy.

No, we keep everything.

None

18 out of 41

19.

DIGITAL HYGIENE

How do you send a 10MB report to 5 people? (File Sharing)

Email attachment.

Cloud Link (SharePoint/Drive).

None

19 out of 41

20.

DIGITAL HYGIENE

Do you require video to be ON for all internal calls?

No, audio-only is encouraged to save bandwidth/energy.

Yes.

None

20 out of 41

21.

DIGITAL HYGIENE

How often do you replace laptops?

Every 5+ years (repair/upgrade).

Every 3 years.

None

21 out of 41

22.

DIGITAL HYGIENE

Do you have duplicate files on your cloud drive?

We organize and delete duplicates regularly.

Probably many.

None

22 out of 41

23.

DIGITAL HYGIENE

Do you use Dark Mode on your screens?

No.

Yes (Saves energy on OLED screens).

None

23 out of 41

24.

DIGITAL HYGIENE

Do you use eco-friendly search engines (for example, Ecosia)?

Yes.

No (Google/Bing).

None

24 out of 41

25.

DIGITAL HYGIENE

Do you unsubscribe from newsletters you never open?

No, I just delete them.

Yes.

None

25 out of 41

26.

CULTURE & GOVERNANCE

Does the organization have a written Green Policy?

No.

Yes.

None

26 out of 41

27.

CULTURE & GOVERNANCE

How often do staff receive green training?

Once (Onboarding).

Annually.

Never.

None

27 out of 41

28.

CULTURE & GOVERNANCE

Who is responsible for sustainability in your organization?

No one.

A designated Green Manager/Team.

None

28 out of 41

29.

CULTURE & GOVERNANCE

Do you have measurable green targets (for example, -10% paper use)?

Yes.

No.

None

29 out of 41

30.

CULTURE & GOVERNANCE

Are your company events (parties/trainings) plastic-free?

Yes.

No.

None

30 out of 41

31.

PROCUREMENT

Do you ask suppliers about their environmental impact?

No, price is key.

Yes.

None

31 out of 41

32.

PROCUREMENT

What % of suppliers are local -100km?

>50%.

Unknown.

None

32 out of 41

33.

PROCUREMENT

Are eco-friendly cleaning products used?

No/Unknown.

Yes.

None

33 out of 41

34.

PROCUREMENT

Do you buy second-hand furniture?

Yes/Sometimes.

Never.

None

34 out of 41

35.

VEGETATION & WELLBEING

How many live plants are in the workplace?

None.

Few.

Many (1 per 3 people).

None

35 out of 41

36.

VEGETATION & WELLBEING

Are the plants real or plastic?

Plastic.

Real.

None

36 out of 41

37.

VEGETATION & WELLBEING

Do employees have access to natural light?

No.

Yes.

None

37 out of 41

38.

VEGETATION & WELLBEING

Do you monitor CO2 levels indoors? (Air Quality)

Yes.

No.

None

38 out of 41

39.

VEGETATION & WELLBEING

Is there an outdoor space for breaks?

Yes.

No.

None

39 out of 41

40.

VEGETATION & WELLBEING

Does the workplace design use wood/stone?

Natural materials present.

Mostly synthetic.

None

40 out of 41

41.

DEMOGRAPHICS

Country of Residence

Norway

Other

Lithuania

Latvia

None

42.

DEMOGRAPHICS

Role in the Organization

Volunteer

Apprentice / Intern

Manager / Owner / Decision Maker

Employee / Staff Member

None

43.

DEMOGRAPHICS

Type of Workplace Audited

Workshop / Factory / Production Hall

Workplace / Administrative Space

Retail / Service Space (Shop, Cafe, etc.)

School / Educational Facility

None

44.

DEMOGRAPHICS

Organization Sector

Other

Manufacturing & Construction

Education & Training

IT & Creative Industries

Services & Tourism

NGO / Non-Profit

None

41 out of 41

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