SR University is committed to proactive climate action, disaster preparedness, and community resilience. Guided by national sustainability frameworks and global climate commitments, the University implements comprehensive measures that monitor low-carbon energy use, advance climate education, and contribute to regional and national climate adaptation efforts. Through research, collaboration, and long-term planning, SRU aims to build a climate-resilient campus and empower communities to respond effectively to emerging climate risks.
SR University systematically measures the use of low-carbon and renewable energy resources across the campus, including solar power generation, energy-efficient systems, and green infrastructure. These metrics are integrated into annual sustainability audits and UI GreenMetric submissions to ensure data-driven planning for carbon reduction. SRU’s renewable energy installations contribute significantly to reducing the institution’s greenhouse gas footprint. To promote climate awareness, the University conducts local education programmes and outreach campaigns focused on climate risks, mitigation strategies, adaptation practices, and early-warning preparedness. These programmes—delivered through workshops, expert talks, student-led sustainability clubs, NSS activities, and community extension—aim to build climate literacy among students, staff, and surrounding communities. SRU also integrates climate- change topics into relevant academic curricula and research activities.
SR University has formulated a University Climate Action Plan outlining strategies for carbon reduction, disaster resilience, sustainable resource management, and climate adaptation. This plan is periodically shared with local government bodies, community groups, and partner institutions to facilitate regional collaboration and knowledge sharing. The University participates in cooperative climate disaster planning, working with government authorities on preparedness strategies for extreme weather events, flooding, heatwaves, and potential displacement scenarios. This collaboration supports district-level climate risk assessments and strengthens community-level resilience measures. SRU also provides expertise to local and regional government authorities through research collaborations, consultancy, and advisory roles related to climate risk monitoring and early- warning systems. Faculty experts engage in environmental impact studies, climate modelling, and policy-oriented research that supports informed decision-making.
SR University actively collaborates with NGOs, environmental groups, and sustainability networks on climate adaptation initiatives. These partnerships facilitate joint projects on afforestation, watershed management, biodiversity conservation, and awareness creation in rural and semi-urban communities. As part of its long-term sustainability commitments, SRU has set an institutional goal to achieve carbon neutrality, aligned with the Greenhouse Gas Protocols. The University is steadily progressing toward this target through enhanced renewable energy adoption, efficient waste management, carbon offset initiatives, energy-efficient buildings, and improved green cover across the campus. Regular assessments help track emission sources and guide targeted interventions. The carbon neutrality roadmap is updated periodically to incorporate advancements in technology and evolving environmental priorities.