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7 @the_isba Autumn 2021 | Environmental sustainability TOP FIVE things your school can do right now For those of you who have endowments, discuss climate friendly investment strategies with your investment manager and divest your school’s funds from fossil fuels. Review the energy and heating sources and suppliers for your estate, considering either zero carbon self-generation or procure 100 percent renewable energy suppliers. Look at your catering; how do you source food and is there scope to reduce your school’s carbon footprint? Improve the insulation of your old buildings and fit double-glazed windows wherever possible. Install electric vehicle chargers at school for your staff, visitors and parents. Read on for more guidance on the steps your school can take to fight the climate crisis. ISBA will be conducting a survey of members in the spring on the topic of sustainability in schools and more details will follow later this term.