Systematic process of examining how an area or organization interacts with the environment.
It helps identify what is being done well and what needs improvement in terms of sustainability.
It uses the scientific process — a step-by-step method that involves observation, data
gathering, analysis, and drawing conclusions.
Environmental Audit
6 Steps or scientific processes in making an environmental audit.
- Planning
- Observation
- Data Collection
- Analysis
- Recommendation
- Reporting
Choosing the area or system to be studied.
Identifying what you want to investigate.
Sets clear focus and scope of your audit.
Planning
Looking around carefully.
Using senses to observe the surroundings.
Taking note of environmental conditions and human behavior that affect sustainability.
Identifies visible problems or good practices.
Observation
Gathering actual information or measurable evidence.
May count objects, record frequencies, take
photos, or make simple measurements.
Supports findings with facts.
Data Collection
Organizes and interprets the data.
Identifies which observations show sustainable behavior and which show environmental
problems.
Understands patterns and causes of unsustainable practices.
Analysis
Based on analysis, it proposes realistic and
science-based solutions.
Solutions must be possible to apply in the chosen
area.
Uses science to improve sustainability.
Recommendation
Presenting findings; through a written report, poster, or oral presentation.
Includes data, photos, and
Communicates scientific results effectively.
Reporting
4 branches of science that work together
to explain, analyze, and solve environmental problems.
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Environmental Science
Energy Efficiency: It helps us understand energy use in lights, fans, and appliances.
Physics
Water and Pollution Analysis: It studies the composition of air, water, and soil.
Chemistry
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health: It focuses on living organisms and their relationships.
Biology
Sustainability Assessment: This field combines all sciences to study how humans and nature can coexist.
It guides us in creating conservation strategies and sustainability programs.
Environmental Science
