Climate Change Data

Deccan Education Society's Brijlal Jindal College of Physiotherapy

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-2023)

Reporting Period: 2022-2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:141,440 kg/year (estimated)
Renewable Energy Share:0%
Total Energy Consumption:10400 kWh/year
Water Consumption:50000 L (tank capacity), usage details in table 2
Waste Generated:5-10 kg per week per stakeholder (approx.)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Implemented rainwater harvesting, bore well recharge, and waste water recycling.
  • Replaced HP-SV and HP-MH street lights with energy-efficient LED lights.
  • Installed rooftop solar panels (in progress).

Social Achievements

  • Conducted environmental awareness programs, workshops, and tree plantation drives.
  • Organized events like film screenings, musical performances, art festivals, debates, and sports tournaments.
  • Implemented online and virtual learning practices to reduce paper usage.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a Green Campus committee to monitor environmental policies.
  • Developed and maintained environmental management programs.
  • Complied with all applicable environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve net-zero emissions.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Construct a sewage treatment plant (STP).
  • Improve rainwater harvesting systems.
Short-term Goals:
  • Declare the campus plastic-free.
  • Install a small incinerator.

Environmental Challenges

  • Water wastage due to frequent leakage from pipes and tanks.
  • Lack of a reusable water treatment facility for wastewater.
  • Management of biomedical waste.
  • High carbon emissions from transportation.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Initiated water conservation drives.
  • Proposed construction of a sewage treatment plant (STP).
  • Implemented proper waste management including composting initiatives.
  • Encouraged the use of bicycles and battery-powered vehicles.
  • Installed rooftop solar panels (in progress).

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Buy-Back option for technology upgradation.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ISO, NAAC

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
  • Goal 13 (Climate action)

Initiatives such as renewable energy adoption, energy efficiency measures, and waste reduction contribute to these goals.