
School of Sustainability
IIT Madras
Join us in building sustainable solutions for our planet's future
Themes
Events
Join us for insightful events that drive meaningful conversations on sustainability. From expert-led seminars to hands-on workshops, our events foster innovation, collaboration, and real-world impact. Stay updated and be part of the change!

Explore Sustainability Programs
As a new interdisciplinary entity in one of India's oldest technological institutions, the School of Sustainability opens doors to the field of Sustainability to a wide array of populations including students, industries, policymakers, and public in India. Harnessing the best pedagogical practices implemented in interdisciplinary curricula worldwide, School of Sustainability is creating new modes of knowledge transfer in Sustainability Science and Technology.
Research
At the School of Sustainability, research is at the heart of every initiative. Our projects address pressing global challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration. We work closely with affiliated research centers to expand our reach and impact. These centers bring together faculty, students, and partners from across domains. From sustainable materials to climate action, innovation drives our efforts.

People
Meet the minds driving sustainability forward.
Our team of experts, researchers, and changemakers are dedicated to creating innovative solutions for a more sustainable future. Together, we inspire action and lead the way toward environmental and social impact.

Prof. V. Kamakoti
Director, IIT Madras
From The Director
“Sustainability is a critical component of our National Education Policy. Every field of engineering and technology will eventually converge to meet one or many of the seventeen Sustainable development goals as listed by the United Nations. This convergence has started happening at a rapid pace as inferred from the multiple G20 related events conducted in India in 2023. In this context, the school of sustainability shows IIT-Madras’ unwavering commitment to capacity building and action in this field.”
From The Head of the School
“The School of Sustainability will focus on three major areas, I. making IIT Madras a sustainable institution which is committed to becoming NetZero, II. providing sustainable education and helping embed sustainability within the IITM curriculum, and III. integrating government funded and industry funded research activities related to sustainability and United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Through science, practice and policy intervention, School of Sustainability at IITM will deliver a more holistic impact for NetZero India. ”
Prof. Rajnish Kumar
Head, School of Sustainability