Programme Introduction
The Eco-Office Evaluation Programme provides a new perspective on environmental education and what a "green" office is. University students are trained to conduct a structured survey of offices and issue a report with suggestions on how to make the offices more eco-friendly and consequently raise awareness and develop better behavior pattern in workplace practices.

The programme is a partnership among Roots & Shoots in Shanghai, the Jane Goodall Institute China, Roots & Shoots Beijing Office, British Council China and ERM China. The audit is free of charge for companies.

Evaluation Process
1） Walk-Through Observations: Students rate offices based on       observation of practices
2） Staff Surveys: Students ask employees simple, quick
      questions about their office habits
3） Staff Interview: Students interview a representative from the       company's administrative department.

Documents You Will Receive after the Audit
1） A certificate of participation
2） A student report with recommendations for improvement
3） Documents indicating your commitment to working on
       environmental issues
4） Information on further opportunities to get more involved in
       environmental issues

Why Should Your Office Participate?
1） To receive a professional evaluation of the office environment
       and energy consumption levels
2） Gain knowledge and awareness to improve the office from an
       environmental perspective
3） Save office resources, reduce energy consumption and lower
       operating costs
4） Reduce the negative influence of the office on environment
5） Improve staff behavior patterns and encourage them to save
       energy
6） Provide skill practice and development opportunities for young
      students

Media Reach:
The program has received continuous press coverage in a variety of Chinese and English language media in Shanghai. We will happily work with you to help publicise your participation in this corporate social responsibility program.

How to Participate:
1） Commit to improvement - be willing to make changes to help
       protect the environment
2） Arrange a 1-2 hour time slot for an evaluation team of 3-6
       students to visit your office
3） Inform office employees of the survey and the goals of the
       programme

Experience Sharing：
To date, nearly 97 companies have taken part in the Programme in Shanghai. All participating companies have given positive feedback and many have implemented policies suggested in the audit reports.

"The students were excellent and well-trained, and cooperated happily with our staff. They were quite professional in their report."- Microsoft Shanghai, May 2007

"Arup Shanghai is extremely pleased with the outcome of the Eco-office evaluation and the suggestions presented. Despite having worked the sustainability sector for quite some time, it is important for Arup to be reminded of how to make our own working environment greener, and the students have definitely helped us identify the areas where we need to improve. We look forward to working with them in the future, especially as we strive to improve our practices." - ARUP Shanghai, November 2007

"Throughout the whole audit process, the students seem very confident and responsible. Their questions cover a wide range of area, including the re-visit afterwards. Their performance deserves an 'A'." - Atlantic Yellow Pages Shanghai, May 2007