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CWE-ES-08 Compassion, Welfare & Environment Environment & Sustainability CORE Excellence v2.9.7

Sustainable Land Use and Biodiversity Support

Assesses whether the organization practices sustainable land use and actively supports local biodiversity on its property. This includes land management and 'site ecology' measures such as green roofs, walls, planters, tree pits, and car-park verges where ground space is limited. It evaluates the commitment to being a responsible steward (khalīfah) through risk-managed, measurable, and legally compliant actions.

Compliance 2
  • Completion of an annual legal and permissions check (e.g., Tree Preservation Orders, nesting birds/Wildlife Act, planning conditions) with a compliance record.
    Compliance Essential
  • Adoption of sustainable landscaping practices with strict chemical controls: maintain COSHH assessments, safe storage, and application records if chemicals are used; prioritize Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
    Process Essential
Basic 1
  • Conduct at least one educational activity or install informational signage annually to raise awareness about local biodiversity and Islamic stewardship (mīzān/balance).
    Training Important
Good 4
  • A documented policy or plan for sustainable land use that includes site scope, objectives, roles, budget, and an annual review.
    Documentation Essential
  • At least one feature that supports biodiversity is present (e.g., bird feeders, insect hotels, wildflower patch), which must be risk-assessed for hygiene/pests and sited safely away from food areas.
    Infrastructure Essential
  • Use of community or edible gardens with 'grow your own' initiatives
    Stakeholder Engagement Medium
  • Staff and user awareness campaigns linking 'fasād' (corruption) to environmental degradation
    Stakeholder Engagement Medium
Better 4
  • A water conservation strategy for landscaping is implemented, utilizing methods such as rainwater harvesting, drip irrigation, or drought-tolerant planting, respecting local water restrictions.
    Process Essential
  • Establish a system to monitor and report annually on at least TWO indicators: one resource-use metric (e.g., water/pesticides) and one biodiversity metric (e.g., native species count).
    Monitoring Important
  • Landscape design incorporates sustainable principles (e.g., permeable surfaces, rain gardens)
    Sustainability High
  • Partnerships with local conservation groups or Wildlife Trusts
    Collaboration High
Best 1
  • Public reporting of biodiversity metrics and 'Eco Stewardship' outcomes
    Continuous Improvement High

Related Criteria

CWE-ES-01 Regular community cleanup or environmental projects 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
Version
2.9.7 2025-11-05

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Administrator 2026-03-07 12:01:26.396378

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

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