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how green is your organization?

Our goal is to make youth organizations increasingly “green.”
How important is sustainability for your organization?
What sustainable activities do you develop for your organization?
What green footprint does your organization leave through its work for
others?

Answer these questions to receive our self-assessment tool: a valuable
resource that will provide you with useful insights to improve your
organization’s level of sustainability.

a quick guideline
to set your level

This tool is designed as a practical, step-by-step resource for youth organizations seeking to embed environmental sustainability into their policies, strategies, and daily operations. It can be used by managers, staff, youth workers, and volunteers at any stage of their sustainability journey—whether beginning from scratch or refining existing practices.

Let’s start the questionnaire!

For each statement below, please rate your organization’s current status or practice using the following scale:

0: Not implemented / No awareness
1: Initial steps / Limited
2: Partially implemented
3: Fully implemented / Established


Download the full self-assessment tool

Workspace and Daily operation

The organization regularly reviews and updates its environmental policies. *
Our organization has a formal environmental sustainability policy adopted by leadership *
Environmental sustainability is integrated into the organization's mission and values. *
Sustainability goals and objectives are clearly defined and communicated internally. *

Workspace and Daily operation

The organization minimizes paper use by implementing digital tools and workflows. *
Energy consumption is monitored, and efforts are made to reduce energy use. *
Waste reduction and recycling programs are actively implemented. *
Environmentally friendly purchasing policies are in place (e.g., sustainable supplies, local sourcing). *
Travel policies encourage low-carbon options (public transport, carpooling, virtual meetings). *
The NGO is aware of its digital footprint and has policies in place to reduce it. *

Enviromental Awarnes and Training

Staff and volunteers receive training on environmental sustainability practices. *
Environmental sustainability is a regular topic in organizational meetings and communications. *
Youth participants are educated on sustainability topics as part of programs or activities. *
Youth representatives have a role in shaping our sustainability agenda. *

Community and Stakeholder Engagement

The organization collaborates with partners on sustainability initiatives. *
Environmental issues are included in outreach and advocacy efforts (NGO actively talks about, promotes, and advocates for environmental issues to the outside world — through your public programs, campaigns, media presence, and partnerships) *
The organization engages local communities in sustainable development projects. *
The organization engages marginalized youth in sustainability projects. *
The organization runs awareness campaigns on environmental issues in the community. *

Event & Activities

Sustainability guidelines are applied to all events organized. *
Venues are chosen based on environmental credentials. *
Catering prioritizes local, seasonal, and plant-based options *
The organization provides digital alternatives to printed materials for participants *

Monitoring and Improvement

The organization tracks progress against sustainability goals using measurable indicators. *
Sustainability performance is reported to stakeholders regularly. *
Feedback from staff, volunteers, and youth participants is used to improve sustainability efforts. *
Average of all radio answers (0–3)

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