Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies (SIMS)
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2018, APR 2024)
Reporting Period: 2018
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Sustainability
- Safety
- Hygiene
- Energy Efficiency
Environmental Achievements
- Design and development of a food waste disposal system reducing waste volume by more than 70% and removing odour.
- Implementation of rainwater harvesting and solar-powered energy on the Lonavala campus.
- Initiatives to minimize generator operation during load shedding.
Social Achievements
- Safety awareness campaign conducted by cadets in nearby industrial areas.
- Cadets' participation in the Indian Maritime University Annual Event.
- Campus areas assigned to cadets for environmental observation and green initiatives.
Governance Achievements
- Implementation of in-house software (Phoenix) for harmonizing documentation and improving efficiency.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Food waste disposal on ships.
- Lack of safety awareness in nearby industrial areas.
- Energy consumption on campus.
Mitigation Strategies
- Development of a food waste disposal system.
- Cadet-led safety awareness campaigns.
- Rainwater harvesting and solar power implementation.
- Minimizing generator use.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Food waste disposal system
Reporting Period: APR 2024
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Protection
- Safety
- Inclusivity
- Harmony
- Good Health and Well-being
- Sustainable Fuels
Environmental Achievements
- Installed 60KW & 30KW solar power plants, generating around 2500 kWh monthly.
- Installed 200 solar panels for water heating in hostels.
- Two sewage treatment plants (STP) of 50m3/day capacity, reusing treated water for gardening.
- Multiple compost pits converting organic waste to manure.
- Planted more than 2000 trees and plants in the 55-acre campus.
- Built a two-acre artificial lake for rainwater harvesting and training.
Social Achievements
- Cultivating a culture of harmony and inclusivity among cadets from diverse backgrounds.
- Encouraging female cadets and celebrating diversity.
- Implementing Behaviour Based Safety (BBS) for accident prevention.
- Launched a hygiene drive to foster wellness and cleanliness culture.
- Providing counselling services by in-house psychologists.
Governance Achievements
- Robust selection process for cadets, ensuring high degree of professionalism and eliminating bias.
- Transparency, fairness, and integrity in operations.
- Accountability of faculty for academic outcomes.
- Close monitoring of cadets' academic progress and providing mentoring.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- High upfront costs of alternative fuel technologies.
- Regulatory uncertainties.
- Infrastructure limitations.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developing in-house emulators for ME-LGIP and ME-LGIM engines.
- Delivering DNV-approved training on sustainable fuel engines.
- Collaborating with industry stakeholders and the international community.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
- SDG 13 (Climate Action)
Initiatives such as solar power, rainwater harvesting, and sustainable fuel training contribute to these goals.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- SEEMS (Ship Energy Efficiency Monitoring System)