SDG Foundation

PLANET

Protecting natural resources and ecosystems for present and future generations.

The Planet Pillar

The Planet pillar addresses environmental footprint and the stewardship of natural resources — a working test of how sustainably any community can operate.

SDG 6

Clean Water and Sanitation

Understanding the Goal

Calls for universal access to safe water and sanitation, and sustainable water management.
A goal most institutions can act on directly, through their own facilities.
Encompasses both supply of clean water and responsible use that avoids waste and contamination.

Focus Areas

Rainwater harvesting systems for new and existing buildings
Water-efficient fixtures such as sensor or push-button taps
Treatment and reuse of wastewater for gardening and non-potable needs
Student-led water quality testing and research

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SDG 7

Affordable and Clean Energy

Understanding the Goal

Aims to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all.
Means both reducing consumption and shifting toward renewable sources.
Rooftop solar and similar installations offer a clear, measurable starting point.

Focus Areas

Rooftop solar or other renewable energy installations
Periodic energy audits with shared savings data
Student research on energy storage and efficient devices
Upgrading facilities with LED lighting and motion sensors

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SDG 12

Responsible Consumption and Production

Understanding the Goal

Seeks to ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
Treats waste as a design problem to be minimised at the source.
Encourages circular thinking — reuse and repurpose before disposal.

Focus Areas

A structured waste segregation system
Certified e-waste collection drives
A reduced-plastic policy, encouraging reusable alternatives
Circular-economy student projects, such as converting waste into usable products

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SDG 13

Climate Action

Understanding the Goal

Calls for urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
Means reducing an institution's own footprint while building climate literacy in students.
Environmental certification is a useful baseline, not an end point.

Focus Areas

Regular, transparent tracking of carbon footprint
Tree plantation drives that monitor survival rates, not just planting counts
Climate literacy content built into early-year curricula
Infrastructure that supports low-emission commuting, such as EV charging points

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SDG 14

Life Below Water

Understanding the Goal

Aims to conserve and sustainably use oceans, seas, and marine resources.
Includes freshwater bodies feeding into larger aquatic ecosystems.
Often the most overlooked goal in institutional sustainability efforts.

Focus Areas

Cleanup drives for nearby rivers, lakes, or water bodies
Research projects addressing water pollution
Reduced single-use plastic during outreach events near water bodies
Awareness sessions on local aquatic ecosystems

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SDG 15

Life on Land

Understanding the Goal

Focuses on protecting terrestrial ecosystems, forests, and biodiversity.
Connects naturally with any institution's own green spaces and grounds.
Concerns both conservation and active restoration of natural cover.

Focus Areas

Biodiversity mapping and green-cover audits
Native-species tree plantation drives, avoiding invasive species
Simple monitoring initiatives tracking local flora and fauna
Partnerships with local forestry or conservation organisations

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Planet at Mangalam

The Planet pillar encourages environmental awareness, responsible resource use, sustainable practices, climate action and conservation-oriented initiatives across the campus and community. These efforts help build a culture where environmental responsibility becomes part of everyday institutional and community life.