IMPLEMENTATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT PROCEDURES FOR SUSTENANCE ECOFRIENDLY CAMPUS
B. Mythili Gnanamangai*, S. Rajalakshmi, V. Sri Santhya, D. Dinesh Kumar1 and
P.K. Lingeshwaran2
Nature Science Foundation, Coimbatore - 641 004, Tamil Nadu, India
1 Sustainability Consultant, Inspire Engineering Consultant, Chennai – 600 093, Tamil Nadu, India
2 Genetics and Tree Improvement Division, Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding, Coimbatore – 6410 02, Tamil Nadu, India
* Author for Correspondence (directornsf@gmail.com)
Abstract
In order to maintain an eco-friendly campus, especially an educational institution, constant efforts should be made continuously to provide learning atmosphere to various stakeholders. Environmental protection initiatives are substantial in terms of creating effective solid waste, wastewater treatment facilities, improved sanitation and maintenance of natural vegetation in the campus without damaging the environmental components. Environmental protection activities followed by any organization should be in line with their policy and it should be in compliance with legislative policies of State and Central Government Authorities. A campus ecosystem should be supported by a rich biodiversity of flora and fauna which makes a sustainable environment. In addition, every organization should have some Technology Missions related to Clean Development Mechanism. Schemes launched by Government of India under ‘Clean India Mission’ may be implemented effectively by the organization to promote sanitation and cleanliness within the campus and to educate rural and tribal people across the country. Environmental audit is an indicator which offers the information to the management about their activities in relation to environmental protection. Based on the audit report, best practicable ways and means can be applied to preserve air, water, soil, and biodiversity from present day adverse impacts. This article reviews the environmental audit requirements and procedures to conserve the ecological components with particular reference to educational institute in India.
Keywords: Environmental Audit, Environmental Audit Tasks , Environmental Auditor , Methodology , Global Experience
