Prof. Manoj K Arora, Vice Chancellor, SRM University-AP, delivered an insightful session at the National Conference on Navigating the Future: ESG 2.0 held on the theme “Advancing Green Finance: Driving Innovations and Transforming Inventions for a Sustainable Economy”. Prof. Arora shared his insights on how ESG principles are seamlessly embedded into the educational landscape. The conference was jointly organised by the National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (ni-msme), FinRise, and Paari School of Business, SRM University-AP.
In his session, Prof. Arora addressed the vital role of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles in shaping future-ready educational institutions. He elaborated on how SRM AP is embedding ESG into the five foundational pillars of higher education:
- Transparent and ethical Governance
- Eco-conscious Infrastructure
- Empowered Students, Faculty & Staff
- Value-driven Curricula
- Impactful Research & Innovation
He elaborated on SRM AP’s initiatives, including a Green Campus, SDG-aligned research clusters, a Centre of Excellence in Interdisciplinary Research, and the upcoming Master’s in Environmental and Sustainability Engineering, which is aligned with India’s sustainability goals. This highlighted that SRM AP successfully pursues and achieves sustainable transformation.
At SRM University-AP, Amaravati, education plays a transformative role in fostering environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and ethical leadership. The university strives to build a sustainable tomorrow.
