Onsite Quick Inspection Checklist (Energy • Water • Waste • Emissions)

Use this printed checklist during a 60–90 minute walkthrough to capture the easiest‑to‑miss issues.

General

• Are utility bills for the past 12 months available? (Yes / No)
• Is there a named facilities contact on site? (Name / Contact)
• Are any meters inaccessible or unlabeled? (Yes / No)

Energy

• Lights on in unoccupied spaces after hours (Yes / No)
• Thermostats overridden or inconsistent setpoints (Yes / No)
• HVAC units running during off‑hours (Yes / No)
• Visible air/leakage at doors or loading docks (Yes / No)
• Obvious damaged insulation on pipes or ducts (Yes / No)
• Compressed air leaks audible or visible (Yes / No)

Water

• Dripping fixtures or running toilets observed (Yes / No)
• Irrigation running during rain or overnight (Yes / No)
• Visible cooling tower issues (overflowing, scale) (Yes / No / N/A)
• Backflow prevention or treatment systems clearly labeled (Yes / No / N/A)

Waste

• Waste containers overflowing or contaminated (Yes / No)
• Single‑use items dominant where reusable alternatives are feasible (Yes / No)
• Food waste being separated on site (Yes / No)
• Construction or hazardous waste stored without clear controls (Yes / No)

Emissions & fuels

• On‑site combustion equipment with poor maintenance signs (soot, leaks) (Yes / No / N/A)
• Service vehicles idling while loading/unloading (Yes / No)
• Refrigerant lines or equipment with visible oil stains (possible leaks) (Yes / No / N/A)

People & processes

• Staff aware of basic sustainability practices (waste sorting, shutdown procedures) (Yes / No)
• Signs or training visible to support good practices (Yes / No)
• Any recent operational changes that could affect resource use (new shift, new equipment) (Describe)

Notes: Use the audit form to record numeric estimates and to capture suggested next steps and priority scores.