♻️ Environmental Sustainability
Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in campus-wide policies, practices, and innovations driving positive environmental change.
Our institution conducts mandatory annual training sessions for both students and staff on various environmental aspects as part of our commitment to sustainability. These trainings are coordinated by the IQAC, in collaboration with the Sustainability Cell, NSS, and Department of Environmental Sciences, and include:
- Workshops on climate change, waste management, and water conservation
- Online and offline sessions
- Green literacy campaigns
- Orientation on campus sustainability policies
- Hands-on training in recycling, composting, energy audits
- Training on waste segregation, energy-saving, and environmental compliance
Certificates of participation are issued, and records are maintained in the IQAC files for audit and rankings purposes.
| Sr. No. | Name of Activity | Department/Agency | Category | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Outreach Activity cum Awareness Session on “Solid Waste Management” | FEAT-SGTU | Environment and Sustainability | View Document |
| 2 | Wastewater Treatment Project | FEAT-SGTU | Environment and Sustainability | View Document |
| 3 | Wastewater Treatment Project | FEAT-SGTU | Environment and Sustainability | View Document |
| 4 | Hands-on Workshop on Innovative Problem Solution by Design Thinking | FCAM, FABS, Govt. School | Training on Social Aspect of Sustainability | View Document |
| 5 | 4 Days Capacity Building Program on Sustainable Solutions | ACIC, Faculty of Nursing, and Environmental Committee | Training on Social Aspect of Sustainability | View Document |
| 6 | World Pollution Control Day | Faculty of Yoga & Naturopathy | Environment and Sustainability | View Document |
| 7 | Visit to Biomedical Waste Treatment Plant | Biomedical Treatment Pvt. Ltd. | Environment and Sustainability | View Document |
| 8 | Capacity Building Program on Sustainable Solutions | ACIC, Environmental Committee, SGTU | Environment and Sustainability | View Document |
| 9 | World Environment Day: Tree Plantation | CHC Farrukhnagar, Environmental Committee | Environment and Sustainability | View Document |
| 10 | Soil Health & Drone Application in Agriculture – Training Programme | Dept. of Agricultural Extension, FASC | Agriculture / Sustainability | View Document |
| 11 | Kisan Gosthi at Saidpur Village | Dept. of Agricultural Extension, FASC | Agriculture / Farmer Outreach | View Document |
| 12 | Kisan Gosthi at Tirpari Village | Dept. of Agricultural Extension, FASC | Agriculture / Farmer Outreach | View Document |
| 13 | Outreach Workshop for Sultanpur Women on Upcycling Garments | Outreach Team / FOD / Sultanpur Village Women | Women Empowerment / Sustainability | View Document |
| 14 | International Day of Forest 2024 Celebration | Department of Agricultural Extension, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences | Environment and Sustainability | View Document |
| 15 | World Environment Day- Tree Plantation | Department of Community Health Nursing, Wellbeing Club, Department of Fundamental of Nursing, Holistic Club, Department of Child Health Nursing, Bridge well club, and Environmental | Environment and Sustainability | View Document |
Our institution has implemented a structured Sustainability Literacy Assessment Tool to evaluate the environmental and sustainability knowledge of both Academic and Professional staff. The assessment includes:
- Pre- and post-training questionnaires administered during sustainability workshops and courses
- Customized in-house quizzes mapped to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), climate literacy, and green practices
The results help:
- Identify knowledge gaps
- Tailor sustainability-related teaching and learning
- Track annual improvements
Yes, our University has committed to a formal Carbon Reduction Strategy that includes a long-term target of achieving net-zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2050, in alignment with international climate action goals.
Key Elements of the University’s Carbon Reduction Target:
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Target Year | Net Zero by 2050 (interim review every 5 years) |
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from fuel combustion (generators, university vehicles, labs) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity |
| Baseline Year | 2023–24 (Greenhouse Gas Inventory Initiated) |
| Emission Reduction Goal | 50% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 by 2035; 100% net zero by 2050 |
How the Target Will Be Achieved:
- Transition to 100% renewable energy by 2035 (solar rooftops, green power purchase agreements)
- Phased replacement of diesel/petrol vehicles with electric/hybrid
- Energy-efficient retrofitting (LEDs, star-rated appliances)
- Annual energy audits using GHG Protocol tools
- Sustainability integrated in curriculum
- Carbon offset initiatives (tree plantation, green belts)
Total Scope 1 & 2 emissions in tCO2e: 7,455
Total campus building footprint in square meters (sq²): 161,055
Total energy generated from renewable sources: 874,409 kWh
Baseline year for tracking progress: 2023–24. Annual reviews and progress audits are conducted for carbon reduction, with goal milestones set for 2035 and 2050.
We measure and report emissions following the GHG Protocol – Corporate Standard.
- Scope 1: Direct emissions (vehicles, generators, labs)
- Scope 2: Indirect emissions (electricity)
- Scope 3: Optional: commuting, outsourced services, travel, waste, paper use
Tools & Validation:
- GHG Protocol tools, India-specific emission factors (CEA, IPCC)
- Audits by environmental consultants
Published in: Annual Sustainability Report, submitted to IQAC, Green Campus Cell, and stakeholders.