Greener Schools Index

A free-to-use online resource – specifically designed for school sustainability champions.

Start measuring your school’s sustainability progress today by completing the survey.

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A free tool for school sustainability champions

Join a growing movement of schools taking action to reduce their environmental impact. The Greener Schools Index is a powerful, free-to-use online resource designed to help schools measure, track, and benchmark their sustainability progress.

Developed in partnership with the UK Schools Sustainability Network (UKSSN) Operations Group, this initiative provides essential insights across key sustainability areas, including energy, air quality, biodiversity, waste management, and more.

The Greener Schools Index invites schools to complete a comprehensive online survey, developed alongside esteemed sustainability authorities Paul Edmond, Chief Finance and Sustainability Officer at HEART Academies Trust, and Helen Burge, Consultant Consultant School Business Leader.

  • Measure and track for a clear understanding of your schools environmental impact.

  • Benchmark progress and compare your sustainability efforts with other schools.

  • Gain actionable insights to identify practical steps to improve sustainability.

  • Support climate action and align your schools efforts with national sustainability goals.

Complete the survey

Greener Schools Index: Report out now!

Our first report includes findings from a variety of schools and Trusts, and highlights that while many schools are making strides in sustainability, significant gaps remain.

We break down the key findings and explore success stories from school leaders who have successfully developed and integrated their Climate Action Plans. Gain insight into how their sustainability journeys began, and the role the GSI played in structuring their roadmap.

Greener Schools Index Report
Our goal with the Greener Schools Index is to create a collaborative community where school leaders can share knowledge and experiences, helping one another advance on the path to a more sustainable future. This tool not only highlights where schools are excelling but also provides clear guidance on areas needing attention.
Sustainability in education is crucial for the future of our planet. As school leaders we are passionate about leaving a positive legacy for future generations and I am so proud to be able to share the Greener Schools Index today. I hope that together we will create a support network where school leaders share knowledge and experience to collectively help the education sector advance the journey to a more sustainable future.
In our work with schools we hear that the desire to reach net zero is most definitely there, but restricted budgets, growing workload and competing priorities are challenging leaders to know where to get started. So, we’ve made the tool easy to use.  You’ll receive a report highlighting all the things you’re doing well, while helping you to identify what’s missing. Then you can tackle the quick wins and prioritise the bigger areas that need investment.

How it works

Getting started is simple and rewarding. By following a few easy steps, your school can gain a clearer picture of its sustainability journey and uncover new opportunities for improvement.

Access our comprehensive sustainability survey and work with your team to collect and input relevant information.

Get a personalised PDF summary highlighting achievements and next steps.

Use insights to refine your school’s sustainability strategy and collaborate with peers.

Start accelerating your journey to sustainability

The Greener Schools Index is more than just a survey- it’s a movement driving real change. Zenergi’s first national report is out now, using data insights to highlight areas where schools need more support. Your participation in the next one can help influence policy and secure funding for sustainability initiatives in education.

The report reveals that while many schools have now appointed sustainability leads, fewer have formalised a Climate Action Plan, and 53% are still actively working towards integrating sustainability into their broader development strategies.

Read on for more key insights from leaders within the education community.

 

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