Climate Change Data

International School Augsburg -ISA- gemeinnützige AG

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019-08-31 to 2020-08-31)

Reporting Period: 2019-08-31 to 2020-08-31

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Education
  • Climate Change
  • Diversity & Inclusion

Environmental Achievements

  • Awarded "Umweltschule in Europa / Internationale Nachhaltigkeitsschule" for the 2019/2020 school year by the Bavarian State Coordination for its environmental and sustainability management.

Social Achievements

  • Achieved a nearly 100% IB Diploma pass rate since the program's inception.
  • Signed the "Charta der Vielfalt" initiative in 2016 to promote diversity in the workplace.
  • Maintains a student-teacher ratio of around 5:1.

Governance Achievements

  • Successfully transitioned from a gGmbH (gemeinnützige GmbH) to a gAG (gemeinnützige Aktiengesellschaft) in 2015.
  • Received positive assessment of its commercial management, financial management, and general corporate governance from the CIS (Council of International Schools) reaccreditation in 2019.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Increase student capacity to 500 by 2026.
Short-term Goals:
  • Complete construction of the new school campus by 2024.

Environmental Challenges

  • Limited capacity at current facilities, restricting student growth.
  • Potential for teacher recruitment difficulties.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Planning a new school campus to increase capacity to 500 students (first phase), with potential for future expansion to 600.
  • Utilizing the CIS network, headhunters, and online recruitment for teacher acquisition.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Certifications: CIS (Council of International Schools), IB (International Baccalaureate)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 4 (Quality Education)
  • SDG 13 (Climate Action)
  • SDG 5 (Gender Equality)
  • SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
  • SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities)
  • SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions)

The ISA's business model and operations contribute to these goals through its educational programs, environmental initiatives, and commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Awards & Recognition

  • TOP 100 – Innovator 2021