‘Āina Pauahi

Sustainability at Kamehameha Schools

Hānai i ke keiki, ola ka lāhui

Nurture the child and the people thrive

Sustainability is central to a strong Native Hawaiian identity, resilient communities, and a thriving lāhui. Kamehameha Schools (KS) defines sustainability as the optimization of environmental, educational, economic, cultural, and community values through the responsible stewardship of resources to ensure the well-being of Ke Ali‘i Pauahi’s beneficiaries into perpetuity.

As a Native Hawaiian organization, grounded in E Ola!, our people will become local and global servant leaders who are culturally engaged, and play a significant role in creating resilient communities both locally and globally. With our foundations in aloha ‘āina, ‘ike kūpuna and kūpono, we seek to sustain our island home and people in perpetuity.

KS has chosen to organize its sustainability metrics with the Aloha+ Challenge as set forth by the state of Hawai‘i:

• Investing in clean energy transformation to boost Hawai‘i's transition to affordable and sustainable energy
• Expanding local food production and consumption to create a more resilient and independent food system
• Stewarding ‘āina through effective natural resource management
• Seeking innovative waste reduction methods to keep waste out of landfills and support more circular resource systems
• Supporting green workforce and education programs to elevate youth and provide opportunities for green career pathways
• Finally, developing smart sustainable communities throughout the Hawaiian islands through efficient facilities and operations

Notations align KS’ local-to-global impacts with various sustainability frameworks and initiatives such as the Aloha+ Challenge (A+), United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG), Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), ʻĀina Aloha Economic Futures, and KS’ Strategic Map 2025 (SM2025).