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