Sustainability

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

At GD Goenka Group, our commitment to ethical, sustainable and responsible business practices is embedded in all our operations. By prioritising accountability, innovation and leadership, we ensure that our efforts towards Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) values are integrated into our strategy, driving the long term impact across our ventures. The ESG framework we have set for GD Goenka Group enables us to create lasting value, not only for our organisation but also for the communities and the environment we aspire to serve.

Environment

As an educational conglomerate, GD Goenka Group is dedicated and committed towards preserving the environment.We are continually focused on reducing our ecological footprint while fostering sustainability with initiatives such as:

Centralised digital systems to reduce paper usage
Solar photovoltaic systems across rooftops of GD Goenka Education City for continuous generation of renewable electricity, reducing electrical pollution
14 borewells across the GD Goenka University campus to harvest rainwater, successfully raising the ground waterbed level from 800 to 150 feet
Treating and reusing the groundwater within the facilities, ensuring no treated water from our institutions are discharged outside
Water-efficient fixtures and sewage treatment plants to minimise water waste
Using hydroponic farming method to support organic agriculture
Electric vehicles (EV) for campus transportation to reduce carbon emissions
Recycling food waste into manure for horticulture activities and training staff in sustainable waste decomposition methods

Governance

When talking about governance, the GD Goenka Group upholds the highest standards, ensuring that our ventures operate with accountability, integrity and transparency. Our governance underpins our success and commitment towards responsible and ethical business practices.

Strong Code-of-Conduct policy in system, guiding ethical decision-making across all GD Goenka Group ventures
Prioritising diversity, equity, and inclusion across all verticals, from classrooms to boardrooms, building an environment where every individual thrives and receives equal opportunity
Establishing a robust Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) committee to maintain a safe and inclusive workplace environment
Comprehensive employee training on recognising, reporting, and addressing harassment, promoting a respectful and equitable workplace