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Sustainable Building Standards

JGU has been constructed and complies with all provisions in the building plan as approved by Department of Town and Country Planning including the excavated soil reused in backfilling and landscaping, use of treated water in construction phase etc. In addition, Indian Green Building Council norms were followed for the construction of buildings which fulfils the prescriptive requirement for construction of opaque walls for air-conditioned spaces and non-air-conditioned spaces by use of appropriate thermal insulation material to fulfil the requirement. The university uses precast RCC/Fly Ash Bricks/Structure Steel for construction on campus. Precast buildings are eco-friendly with lesser pollution and having minimal water requirement as compared to the conventional construction.

Annual Green Audits for Continuous Improvement: JGU has made significant progress in integrating sustainability into its campus operations. The university is meeting compliance requirements and has implemented several impactful initiatives in energy efficiency, water conservation, waste management, and green initiatives. However, continuous improvement is essential to achieve JGU’s long-term sustainability goals. The recommendations outlined in this report provide a roadmap for further reducing environmental impact and enhancing resource efficiency. In the latest report published in 2024, four categories were analyzed: Energy, Water, Waste Management, and Green Initiatives; on-site evaluations were conducted, and compliance with environmental regulations was verified; additionally, JGU’s work towards several sustainability measures was documented. These include rainwater harvesting, LED lighting, waste segregation, and renewable energy usage. The Office of Sustainability is committed to positioning JGU as a leader in environmental stewardship, not just in India but globally. The office will continue strengthening its green initiatives and adopt innovative strategies to promote sustainability across JGU’s academic and administrative units.

View the latest Green Audit Report

IGBC Green Campus Rating: JGU is working towards an IGBC certification for the whole campus. IGBC is India's premier certification body for green building certification.