This session presents Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools' (CMS) EMS development beginning with BOE Environmental Stewardship Policy. Environmental aspect impact analysis coupled with legal obligations serve as the basis for measurable environmental program implementation. CMS's environmental footprint is substantial with 164,000 building occupants in 20.6 million square feet who consume 226 million kilowatts, 3.5 million therms, 256 million gallons of potable water annually, and a school bus fleet that travels 138,000 miles daily. USEPA Tools for Schools has deemed CMS a National Model of Sustained Excellence.