| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.17 |
| Liaison | Abhinaya Ganesh |
| Submission Date | Nov. 21, 2024 |
Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering
PA-2: Commitments and Planning
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
5.33 / 6.00 |
2.1 Public sustainability commitment
Narrative detailing the institution’s guiding vision or goals for sustainability and the plan(s) in which they are published:
SSN's Environmrntal Policy highlighting their Vision on Sustaonability
SSN’s environmental policy is intended
- To create awareness among faculty and students on the three pillars of sustainable development (Economic, Environmental and Social), conservation of natural resources and environment regulations.
- To enable faculty and students to develop environmental friendly technologies and engineering designs leading to circular economy.
- To help the faculty and students to develop conservation oriented attitude and to concentrate in the development of rural population.
- To incorporate eco-friendly practices such as Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, in each institutional activity
- To train the students to adopt fair, ethical and environment friendly approach and make them as responsible citizen of this biosphere
Policy Objectives:
SSN environmental policy has the following objectives:
- To educate and engage students and employees on environmental concerns and sustainability
- To recognize and appreciate the efforts of students and employees towards environment conservation and sustainable development
- To promote innovation and start-up for business development towards achieving circular economy.
- To develop R&D programs that could turn SSN into carbon negative institution
- To include environmental policy in all related and applicable activities
- To take into account the environment, occupational health and safety aspects in planning and decision-making.
- To encourage rural development and to provide rural population with professional resource support from SSN.
Narrative and/or website URL outlining the institution’s external sustainability commitments that include a reporting requirement:
Link for the SSN's Environmental Policy
https://www.ssn.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/SSN-Environmental-Policy-revised.pdf
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2.2 Measurable sustainability objectives
Narrative listing the institution’s measurable sustainability objectives that address teaching, learning, and research:
Integrating Sustainability into Curriculum:
Objective:
To incorporate sustainability principles into at least 30% of the courses across all departments
Measurable Outcomes:
- Increase in the number of courses with sustainability content.
- Student enrollment in sustainability-related courses.
- Feedback from students and faculty on the effectiveness of sustainability integration.
Has the institution adopted one or more measurable sustainability objectives that address stakeholder engagement?:
Narrative listing the institution’s measurable sustainability objectives that address stakeholder engagement:
Student Engagement and Sustainability Literacy:
Objective:
To achieve a 20% increase in student sustainability literacy by 2026, as measured by pre- and post-assessment surveys.
Measurable Outcomes:
- Results of sustainability literacy assessments.
- Participation rates in sustainability-related extracurricular activities and clubs.
- Student-led sustainability projects and initiatives.
Enhancing Faculty Development in Sustainability
Objective:
To provide professional development opportunities for at least 50% of faculty members on integrating sustainability into their teaching and research by 2025.
Measurable Outcomes:
- Number of faculty participating in sustainability workshops and training session.
- Faculty self-reports on confidence and competency in teaching sustainability.
- Increase in sustainability-focused academic output from trained faculty.
Has the institution adopted one or more measurable sustainability objectives that address campus operations?:
Narrative listing the institution’s measurable sustainability objectives that address campus operations:
Has the institution adopted one or more measurable sustainability objectives that address racial equity and social justice?:
Narrative listing the institution’s measurable sustainability objectives that address racial equity and social justice:
Promoting social justice
Objective:
Enhance Racial Equity and Social Justice through Institutional Policies and Practices
Measurable Outcomes:
- Number of new equity-focused programs and initiatives initiated.
- Representation in student and faculty demographics.
- Inclusion of racial equity topics in the curriculum.
- Reduction in reported incidents of discrimination and bias.
- Publications and research outputs on equity and justice.
Has the institution adopted one or more measurable sustainability objectives that address administration and finance?:
Narrative listing the institution’s measurable sustainability objectives that address administration and finance:
Measurable objectives
- There are clear targets till 2030. (There has also been one assessment by external agency –The Fair Climate Fund-in 2023.
- Institution has Materiality targets, overseen by its group, Shiv Nadar Foundation.There are clear targets till 2030.
- There has also been one assessment by external agency –The Fair Climate Fund-in 2023.
Reference link for additional details:(From page 4, 79 to 87)
https://www.ssn.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/PA_2.pdf
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2.3 Climate resilience assessment and planning
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s climate resilience assessment:
Climate resilience Assessment- Carbon Footprint assessment
Shiv Nadar Foundation have taken initiatives towards Climate Change and GHG accounting practice has been adopted as our first step towards our climate action. We realized that GHG accounting is also about demonstrating transparency and accountability to stakeholders. GHG accounting also has a number of other benefits for organizations. It can help them to identify opportunities for cost savings in energy use and improving the efficiency of their operations. It can also help them to stay ahead of regulatory requirements and avoid potential penalties for non-compliance.
Reference link for additional details:(From page 14 to 62)
Does the institution participate in an ongoing campus-community task force or committee that is focused on climate resilience?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the campus-community task force or committee focused on climate resilience:
NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME - Campus Community Task force
VISION- "Inspiring students to embrace and apply the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, motivating them to align their actions with these global objectives. Encouraging the adoption of sustainable practices within the community."
OBJECTIVES
- Elevating Sustainability Literacy: Educate on the 17 SDG goals and ensure their integration at the college level through comprehensive learning and practical implementation.
- Resource Conservation: Implement initiatives to reduce resource consumption, promote recycling, and minimize the club's environmental footprint.
- Raising Awareness: Increase awareness and understanding of environmental issues and sustainable living practices among club members and the wider community.
- Organize Green Activities: Organize and participate in events that promote sustainability, such as tree plantations, clean-up drives, and workshops on eco-friendly practices.
- Student Empowerment: Empower students to research sustainable technologies, innovations, and practices, and explore ways to implement these findings within the community.
Social Media Link:
https://www.instagram.com/nssofssn/?hl=en
Link with Works of NSS:
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1lpCYiSlbKuddY36XnT1aaq2xzN632bWs
Has the institution incorporated climate resilience strategies and/or goals into one or more of its published plans?:
Narrative listing the institution’s climate resilience strategies and goals and the plan(s) in which they are published:
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