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The Office of Sustainability

Strategic Center for Institutional Sustainability 
At the heart of JGU’s commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals is its dedicated Office of Sustainability, a multidisciplinary hub for policy, research, advocacy, and transformative action. Established in 2024, the Office leads JGU’s multi-campus sustainability strategy, aligning educational, research, and operational priorities with international best practices and standards. 

Core Pillars and Responsibilities 
The Office of Sustainability works through three interconnected pillars: 

1. Sustainability 

  • Champions JGU’s participation in major international sustainability rankings and memberships, acting as a data repository and benchmarking resource for university-wide sustainability achievements and contributions. 
  • Maintains close collaboration with academic departments and research centers, supporting the collection, analysis, and reporting of SDG-related data and research output. 
  • Regularly updates institutional policies and tracks impact against SDG objectives. 

2. Climate Action 

  • Designs and executes strategies for reducing campus greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3), including the GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard. 
  • Drives ongoing projects in renewable energy, food waste minimization, air quality enhancement, and solar power expansion. 
  • Ensures that climate-conscious practices are woven into both campus operations and academic programming. 

3. Impact 

  • Strengthens community outreach and partnerships with NGOs, sustainability-driven organizations, and local stakeholders. 
  • Expands the university’s footprint in impact investing, social initiatives, and conservation, ensuring that real-world change is driven by effective policy and practice. 

Key Initiatives and Activities 

  • Sustainability Literacy: Facilitates sustainability assessments for students, staff, and faculty (such as the Sulitest TASK certification) to build systemic awareness and engagement. 
  • Research and Training: Invests in advanced research tools and specialized training programs to support innovation and SDG-focused education. 
  • SDG Integration in Curriculum: Embeds sustainability and SDG concepts throughout academic programs via both core and elective course offerings. 
  • Global Rankings and Benchmarking: Participates in QS Sustainability Rankings, Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, and other platforms for peer comparison and continuous improvement. 
  • Community and Engagement Forums: Runs Sustainability Weeks, showcases best practice via the SDG Partnership Innovation Hub, and organizes events for dialogue, learning, and motivation across student, staff, and faculty groups. 

Driving a Culture of Responsible Stewardship 
By integrating social, economic, and environmental sustainability throughout its operations, JGU’s Office of Sustainability sets new standards for leadership in higher education. Focused on renewable energy, waste management, water conservation, and institutional decarbonization, the office fosters a collaborative environment receptive to innovation, accountability, and lasting impact. 

Contact & Collaboration 
The Office welcomes inquiries about its work, ongoing collaborations, and impact projects: 
Email: sustainability@jgu.edu.in