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INTRODUCTION, PURPOSE AND SCOPE

1. INTRODUCTION

Vel Tech High Tech Dr.Rangarajan Dr.Sakunthala Engineering College recognises that environmental is essential to institutional quality, accountability and stakeholder confidence. This policy establishes a structured framework to reduce the Institution's environmental footprint and integrate sustainability, resource conservation, biodiversity and climate responsibility into campus operations and learning.

2. PURPOSE

To reduce the Institution's environmental footprint and integrate sustainability, resource conservation, biodiversity and climate responsibility into campus operations and learning.

3. SCOPE

Buildings, grounds, laboratories, transport, procurement, events, hostels/canteens where applicable, and all campus users.

OBJECTIVES

4. OBJECTIVES

• Improve energy and water efficiency.
• Protect campus greenery and biodiversity.
• Reduce pollution, waste and single-use materials.
• Promote sustainable mobility and responsible procurement.
• Develop environmental awareness through curriculum and activities.

POLICY FRAMEWORK

5. GUIDING PRINCIPLES

1. Prevention and reduction shall be preferred over treatment and disposal.
2. Legal and safety compliance is the minimum requirement, not the final goal.
3. Environmental performance shall be measured and reviewed.
4. Students and employees shall participate in sustainability initiatives.
5. Life-cycle cost and environmental impact shall inform procurement and infrastructure decisions.

6. GENERAL POLICY COMMITMENT

The Institution shall implement this policy through approved roles, adequate resources, documented procedures, transparent communication and measurable review. Decisions and exceptions shall be recorded and authorized by the competent authority.

POLICY PROVISIONS

7.1 IMPLEMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

1. The Institution shall maintain a green-campus action plan with annual targets.
2. Energy conservation measures shall include efficient lighting/equipment, operating discipline and renewable-energy opportunities.
3. Water management shall include leak control, metering where feasible, rainwater harvesting, reuse and responsible landscaping.
4. Campus trees, native species and biodiversity areas shall be protected; removal shall require approval and compensatory action.
5. Open burning, littering and unauthorized discharge of waste or chemicals are prohibited.

POLICY PROVISIONS — CONTINUED

7.2 IMPLEMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

6. Environmental requirements shall be integrated into laboratory, construction, maintenance, event and procurement practices.
7. Sustainable transport options such as shared transport, walking, cycling and route optimization shall be encouraged.
8. Green audits, energy audits and water audits shall be conducted periodically as approved.
9. Environmental clubs and departments shall organize awareness, field action and community programmes.
10. Performance and major initiatives shall be reported through IQAC and institutional review.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

8. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Principal and Management provide direction and resources.
• Green Campus Committee plans, monitors and reports environmental actions.
• Estate/maintenance teams implement energy, water, landscape and pollution controls.
• Departments ensure safe and environmentally responsible laboratory practices.
• All campus users conserve resources and follow segregation and cleanliness requirements.

IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURE

9. IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURE

1. Assess baseline consumption and environmental aspects.
2. Set annual targets and assign owners.
3. Implement projects and awareness measures.
4. Monitor consumption, compliance and incidents.
5. Conduct audit and verify improvements.
6. Revise the action plan based on findings.

RECORDS AND COMPLIANCE

10. RECORDS AND EVIDENCE

• Energy/water consumption records
• Green, energy and water audit reports
• Tree and biodiversity register
• Environmental incident and corrective-action records
• Awareness and community activity evidence

11. MONITORING INDICATORS

• Energy and water use per campus user
• Renewable energy contribution
• Green cover and tree survival
• Waste diversion and segregation rate
• Environmental audit action closure

12. CONFIDENTIALITY, RETENTION AND ACCESS

Records shall be accurate, retrievable and protected against unauthorized alteration, disclosure or destruction. Access shall be role-based and limited to legitimate institutional need. Retention and disposal shall follow the approved schedule and applicable requirements.

13. NON-COMPLIANCE

Non-compliance may result in corrective action, withdrawal of access or benefit, recovery of loss, disciplinary action, referral to a statutory body or other proportionate action after due process.

REVIEW AND APPROVAL

14. REVIEW AND AMENDMENT

The policy owner shall review this document at the stated cycle or earlier due to changes in law, regulation, institutional structure, technology, risk, audit findings or stakeholder requirements. Amendments shall take effect only after approval and version control.

15. REFERENCES

• Applicable environmental, pollution-control, building and local-body requirements
• Approved waste-management and laboratory-safety procedures

16. APPROVAL AND SIGNATURES

This is a controlled institutional document. Printed copies are uncontrolled unless specifically stamped and issued by the authorized office.