CWE-ES-06
Compassion, Welfare & Environment
Environment & Sustainability
CORE
Excellence
v2.9.7
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.
UK Charity Law
- CC3 The Essential Trustee (Prudence, responsible resource use)
- Charity Governance Code (Purpose; Integrity)
- Charities SORP (FRS 102) (Trustees' Annual Report (Environmental matters))
ISO Standards
- ISO 14001:2015 — Environmental management
- ISO 50001:2018 — Energy management
Excellence Frameworks
Other Regulatory
- UK Corporate Governance Code 2024
- SECR Regulations
- ESOS Regulations 2014
- UK-GOV Net Zero Guidance
- GHG Protocol
- UK Green Claims Code (CMA)
- Environmental Protection Act 1990
- Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) – Ofgem
- Green Gas Certification Scheme (GGCS) / RGGOs
- Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS)
- ENA Engineering Recommendations G98/G99 (DNO connection)
- Heat Network (Metering and Billing) Regulations 2014 (as amended)
- Building Regulations Part L (Conservation of Fuel and Power)
- Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) / EPC Regulations (non-domestic)
- Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations 2013 (as amended)
- PPN 06/21: Taking Account of Carbon Reduction Plans in the procurement of major government contracts
- IFRS S2 / TCFD-aligned climate-related disclosures (good practice)
Related Criteria
Version
2.9.7
2025-11-05
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2026-03-07 12:01:25.730391
📋 **Version updated: 1.0.0 → 2.9.7** **Changes:** Full import from mizan-297.json
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