Use of Renewable Energy Sources
This criterion evaluates the use of renewable energy, reflecting the duty of khilāfah (stewardship) over the environment. By reducing its carbon footprint, the organization serves the maṣlaḥah (public interest), enhances operational resilience, and builds trust with its stakeholders. The Prophet (ﷺ) taught that removing harm is charity (Sahih Muslim 35); reducing pollution and emissions through renewables is a modern form of removing harm (lā ḍarar), benefiting neighbors and the wider creation.
| Metric | Renewable Energy Consumption Percentage |
|---|---|
| Target | ≥80% renewable electricity and ≥50% renewable heat by 2028 from on-site/PPA |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Method | (Renewable electricity + renewable heat) / (Total electricity + total heat) × 100 |
| Unit | Percentage |
Level 1: Initial/Ad-hoc
Unstructured: The organization is unaware of its energy consumption patterns or environmental impact. No formal efforts exist to manage energy or consider renewable sources, representing a neglect of the duty of khilāfah (stewardship).
Level 2: Developing
Reactive: The organization has a basic awareness of its energy use, often driven by cost. Some ad-hoc energy-saving measures may be in place, but there is no strategy for renewable energy.
Level 3: Established
Defined: Certified 100% REGO-backed electricity tariff evidenced by retirement + approved heat decarbonisation plan + KPI tracking. (Tenant: REGO-tariff + landlord engagement log).
Level 4: Advanced
Managed: ≥20% total energy from on-site/PPA OR 100% REGO-backed electricity with evidence AND ≥30% heat from low-carbon/renewable; quarterly tracking; annual reporting. (Tenant: 100% REGO + agreed reduction plan).
Level 5: Optimizing
Optimizing & Leading: ≥50% of total energy (electricity + heat) from on-site and/or additionality PPAs with EACs retired (REGO/RGGO), AND dual Scope 2 reporting (location- and market-based).
Organisation Types
By Organisation Size
| Size | Applicability | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Micro | exempt | Often do not manage their own utility bills or premises; formal policies and tracking systems are disproportionate. |
| Small | optional | Switching to a green energy tariff is a nice-to-have, but formal baselines, tracking systems, and time-bound targets are disproportionate. |
| Medium | partial | Expected to use green energy tariffs and have basic environmental plans, but complex tracking systems and strict time-bound targets can be scaled down. |
| Large | full | |
| Major | full |
Applicable When
- Organization has significant energy consumption
- Organization is committed to environmental sustainability
- Organization has access to renewable energy resources
- Where on-site generation is impractical (e.g., tenant fitouts), organizations must procure certified renewables, include green clauses in leases, and document landlord engagement with annual review.
Not Applicable When
- Organization is extremely small with minimal energy use (e.g., a very small home-based office with low power requirements)
- Access to renewable energy sources is physically or economically infeasible (in some exceptional circumstances)
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