Site management affects the sustainability of exterior areas, indoor environments, and the environment of the surrounding region. Unlike water and energy audits, site audits cover a broad range of current practices and environmental conditions related to stormwater, landscaping, and maintenance.

Site Green Teams should review the strategy selection factors for site’s location to determine the particularly relevant elements of a site audit and focus efforts on assessments related to the most applicable strategies. For example, sites located in dense urban environments are less likely to receive benefit from a review of plants and irrigation practices, whereas sites with significant rainfall would benefit from a review of stormwater management systems. For each relevant strategy, use the audit to evaluate impacts on site operations and to identify potential impact reduction measures.