Mumbai, Oct 27 (INB) The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay has received a Gold STARS sustainability rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), marking a milestone in its efforts to develop a greener and more sustainable campus, it said. The institute announced the achievement on October 26, bringing together its leadership, faculty, staff, students and sustainability committees to review progress and discuss future initiatives. IIT Bombay Director Prof Shireesh Kedare acknowledged the contributions of staff members, the Green Energy and Sustainability Hub (GESH), the Sustainability Office of the Dean (IPS) team and various institute committees and stakeholders. He also encouraged the adoption of technology-driven solutions to advance campus sustainability, according to the institute. The institute said the rating would help identify areas for improvement and reinforce shared responsibility for environmental sustainability. GESH representatives reiterated their commitment to advancing campus initiatives, with the aim of achieving a Platinum rating. Student representatives and institute staff highlighted initiatives such as the Green Cup, the Sustainability Champions network and the GESH IITB Living Lab programme. Research and demonstration facilities, including the Carbon Capture Facility and the Pelletisation and Gasification Plant, are also contributing to sustainability efforts on campus. The occasion also marked the unveiling of a Campus Sustainability Tour, designed to showcase sustainability practices across the institute and promote environmental awareness and experiential learning.
