The Sustainability Compass
Developed by the AtKisson Group, the Sustainability Compass is a key tool and symbol of sustainability. Throughout ICARE, students consider the impact of their actions and projects on one or all of its four points, in order to contribute to their site as effectively and sustainably as possible.
All of our natural ecological systems and environmental concerns, from ecosystem health and nature conservation to resource use and waste.
The human systems that convert nature's resources into food, shelter, ideas, technologies, industries, services, money and jobs.
The institutions, organizations, cultures, norms and social conditions that make up our collective life as human beings.
Our individual health, happiness, and quality of life.
The UN SDGs
Using the SDGs, students identify the most prevalent issue at their site and the goal it corresponds to, then build projects or action plans that address it.