IIT-B is developing policy to reduce carbon footprint
MUMBAI: The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B) is developing a sustainability policy that will entail guidelines to measure the carbon footprint on campus in order to save energy and achieve a goal for a greener future.
The initiative is close to the heart of the institute’s newly appointed director professor Shireesh Kedare. As he took charge of the position this week, Kedare in an interaction with the media on Friday spoke about his vision and plans for the institute.
“We are building a green energy and sustainability research hub at the institute. The hub will support research and technology development in domains of renewable energy, climate change, and sustainability,” said Kedare, who added that with this new policy in place, the institute plans to reduce the carbon footprint on the campus.
While acknowledging that implementing such a policy can be a long process, a hopeful Kedare said they already started undertaking several green initiatives for a sustainable future.
Kedare, who is an alumni of the institute and was born and brought up in Mumbai, has been working in the energy sector for the last three decades. While working in rural areas, he worked on solar systems. He has led teams or collaborated for the successful installation of various energy systems in the industry.
About his plans, Kedare said he is more focused on the outreach programme of the institute. “We are planning industry outreach for translation of research into industry which will help us connect with the industry. We are also planning social and educational outreach that will help the institute connect with society and the educators,” he added.
IIT Bombay administration is also working on stress management at various levels, including academics.