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CWE-ES-01 Compassion, Welfare & Environment Environment & Sustainability CORE Excellence v2.9.7

Regular community cleanup or environmental projects

Assesses whether the organization conducts regular community cleanup or environmental projects (e.g., litter picks, tree and hedgerow planting, pollinator gardens, river/pond cleanups, habitat restoration), demonstrating a commitment to environmental stewardship and proactive community action. These efforts reflect the Islamic principle of Khilafah (stewardship), treating the natural world as an Amanah (sacred trust). Furthermore, such initiatives embody the prophetic tradition of removing harm from the path, promoting Hifz al-Bi'ah (protection of the environment) for the well-being of all creation.

Compliance 6
  • Obtain landowner/authority permissions and check Tree Preservation Orders before works.
    Compliance Essential
  • Complete written risk assessments (MHSWR 1999) including safeguarding, manual handling, sharps, traffic, water, weather; provide suitable PPE.
    Compliance Essential
  • Segregate waste and transfer to council collection or registered carrier; retain waste transfer notes.
    Compliance Essential
  • For watercourses, check Environment Agency permit needs.
    Compliance Essential
  • Ensure inclusive access (Equality Act) and obtain media/child consent as required.
    Compliance Essential
  • Issue an event privacy notice for volunteer registration and media; define lawful basis and restrict access to sensitive data (GDPR).
    Compliance Essential
Basic 3
  • Projects are conducted at least twice per year.
    Performance Essential
  • Projects focus on the local environment.
    Process Essential
  • There is evidence of community participation.
    Documentation Essential
Good 6
  • A documented plan is created for each environmental project, outlining objectives, resources, and safety procedures.
    Documentation Essential
  • Appoint named roles per event: Event Lead, Safeguarding Lead, First Aider, and Waste Lead; document competence/briefing.
    Governance Essential
  • Key metrics for each project are tracked and reported.
    Performance Essential
  • Each project includes a brief educational component connecting the activity to Islamic principles.
    Training Essential
  • For planting/habitat works: use native species, check nesting season, implement biosecurity, and maintain aftercare plan.
    Sustainability Essential
  • An integrated environmental strategy guides project selection
    Leadership High
Better 2
  • Conduct a post‑project review proportionate to event size (survey, incident review, AAR) and reflect changes in next plan.
    Monitoring Essential
  • Partnerships with local environmental groups or the council are established
    Collaboration Medium
Best 2
  • Sustainable event practices (ISO 20121): low‑waste, reusable kit, public transport access.
    Sustainability High
  • Publicly publishing impact data and 'how-to' toolkits to mentor other organizations.
    Transparency High

Related Criteria

CWE-ES-02 ESG-screened supplier list public CWE-ES-03 Energy Efficiency Measures Implemented CWE-ES-04 Water Conservation Measures Implemented CWE-ES-05 Waste Reduction and Recycling Program Active CWE-ES-06 Use of Renewable Energy Sources
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2.9.7 2025-11-05

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Administrator 2026-03-07 12:01:23.735645

📋 **Version updated: 1.0.0 → 2.9.7** **Changes:** Full import from mizan-297.json

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