Category: Centres of excellence

Menstrual hygiene isn’t just a health concern; it’s a climate change at IIMB Menstruation is natural and non-negotiable, but the way it is managed often comes at a high environmental cost. In India, an estimated 12.3 billion disposable sanitary pads are discarded every year, contributing over 113,000 tonnes of plastic waste. Most of this waste ends up in landfills or incinerators. Each pad, made with up to 90% plastic, can take 500 to 800 years to decompose, while their production and disposal generate significant carbon emissions. At IIMB, this challenge…

In-campus biogas system that transforms daily leftovers into cooking fuel and compost In a world increasingly turning its attention to sustainable living, IIMB stands out with a hands-on, efficient approach to waste management, particularly in food waste. At the heart of this initiative is a biogas plant that doesn’t just process waste; it powers kitchens, nourishes the soil, and sets an example for others. Converting Waste into Clean Energy Installed in 2016, IIMB’s biogas plant has become an integral part of its sustainability ecosystem. With a treatment capacity of 400…

IIMB’s commitment to sustainability through textbook reuse At the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB), sustainability is not just a principle; it is a practice integrated into everyday academic life. The textbook Recycle and Reuse Initiative reflects the institute’s commitment to reducing environmental impact through mindful resource use. How It Started: From Choice to Change The Textbook Recycle and Reuse campaign at IIM Bangalore launched in 2023, under the “Beyond Books at B” campaign, a collaboration between IIMB’s Sustainability Taskforce and the Environment & Sustainability (ENS), a student-run club that…

Satyajit Roy, PhD scholar at IIMB, focuses his research on public healthcare systems. Satyajit Roy is a PhD research scholar at IIM Bangalore in the Production and Operations Management area. His research interests are in the environmental and social sustainability value chains. One of his core research projects explores systemic inefficiencies in India’s organ donation ecosystem, where the deceased organ donation rate remains under one per million population (PMP). He is currently working under the guidance of Prof. Haritha Saranga, his Dissertation Advisory Committee Chair. Prof. Haritha Saranga, Chairperson, Sustainability…