Sustainable Campus Policy

Over the years, all campuses of Amrita have been rigorously assessed against the goals outlined in the Sustainable Campus Policy. This has fostered a self-driven commitment across campuses to ensure the efficient and sustainable use of natural resources while minimizing their environmental impact.

Few of the Major Outcomes monitored and tracked and its results from the past years have been listed below :

Summarized water consumption based on the grouped sources:

• Potable (Borewell, Well, Municipal Supply): 113,961 m³
• Storm and Rainwater (Rainwater Harvesting, Storm Water): 66,477 m³
• Recycled (Treated Water): 576,892 m³
• Extracted River (Rivers): 56,981 m³

Following are the major highlights from the Waste water treatment initiatives at Amrita :

• 80% Water Reuse: Amrita reuses 80% of its water, reducing reliance on external sources and contributing to a sustainable water cycle.
• 1.4 Million Liters Daily STP Capacity: Three STPs with a combined capacity of 1.4 million liters per day treat wastewater efficiently without chemicals.
• 1.3 Million Liters Daily Recycling: The STPs recycle approximately 1.3 million liters of wastewater daily for reuse in toilet flushing, arboriculture, and gardening.
• 1,300 Kiloliters of Sewage Treated Over 3 Years: Chemical-free STP processes treated 1,300 KL of sewage over the past three years, conserving freshwater resources.
• 13 Lakh Liters Recycled Water Produced Daily: The treated water is nutrient-rich, supporting sustainable landscaping and agriculture.
• 4 LL Capacity STP in 2025-26: A new STP with a 4 LL capacity is planned for construction in the academic year 2025-26.
• 5,500 Cubic Meters Rainwater Harvested Annually: Integrated rainwater harvesting systems capture 5,500 cubic meters of water annually across 16 locations.
• 16 Strategic Rainwater Harvesting Locations: Rainwater systems are integrated with wastewater treatment operations for holistic water resource management.
• Organic Compost Production: Nutrient-rich sludge from STPs is converted into organic compost, minimizing waste and promoting sustainable agriculture.

Amrita University has integrated renewable energy technologies into campus operations, with solar panel installations across multiple campuses now contributing substantially to our energy needs.

Following are some of the major highlights based on the activities done in various campuses :

• 5.24 % excess generation of clean energy of the campus’s total energy demand. 
• 311 metric tons of CO₂ emissions reduced by implementing solar water heater 
• Carpooling is heavily promoted within the campus
• 45 % car fleet is based on Electric vehicle or CNG 
• 300 tons of  carbon emission neutralized  from waste recycling 
• Construction of Shared workspaces in campus naturalized over 550 metric tons of CO₂ emissions