Ramaiah Institute of Management

About the Centre

Building tomorrow's sustainable leaders

MSRIM

Centre for
Sustainability

Established in 2022, the MSRIM Centre for Sustainability is a dedicated academic initiative committed to integrating sustainable development principles into management education, research and practice.

The Centre advances the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) by fostering an ecosystem where students, faculty and industry partners co-create solutions to contemporary sustainability challenges — from climate action and ESG governance to urban mobility and green policy.

Through targeted research programmes, ESG consulting, community engagement and policy advocacy, the Centre bridges the gap between academic knowledge and real-world sustainability action, preparing management graduates to lead with environmental responsibility and social consciousness.

Our Direction

Vision & Mission

Vision

Education for Sustainable Development

To become a premier academic institution in Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) — building capacity, fostering innovations and enabling industry partnerships that drive meaningful, lasting change across society and the environment.

Mission

ESG · Research · Community Action

Equipping professionals with sustainability knowledge, conducting impactful research, promoting ESG principles across sectors, and engaging communities to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals through education and collaborative action.

What We Do

Objectives of Centre for Sustainability

Integrate Sustainability & ESG into PGDM Curriculum

Conduct High-Impact Research on Urban Sustainability & Climate Action

Forge Strategic Partnerships with Government, NGOs & Industry

Engage Communities Through Awareness Campaigns & Environmental Drives

Build Faculty & Student Capacity in ESG Reporting and Sustainable Strategy

Research & Impact

Core Activities

Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs)

26 November 2024 — 2-Year MOU

Tattva ESG Solutions

Development of a foundational online self-paced course "Sustainability for All," targeted to industry.

14 March 2025 — 2-Year MOU

Urbanmorph Consultants

Digital marketing engagement and strategic plan for the Pedaluru Campaign to promote active mobility across Bangalore city, with focus on engaging the student community.

30 January – 31 July 2023

Urban Works Institute

RIM and UWI collaborated to bring together stakeholders from government, non-government, private sector, and academia to develop the outlines of a Karnataka State Bus Mission. Organised the Bus4Us fest on 30 January 2023, a mega event at RIM campus, widely covered in media.

Sustainability Summit 2024

The Sustainability Summit 2024 was held on 26th November 2024 in partnership with Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce (BCIC), Sattva Consulting, and Tattva ESG Solutions. The summit also marked the signing of an MOU between Ramaiah Institute of Management and Tattva ESG Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Panel Discussion Themes:

Navigating the Net Zero Journey — Carbon Credits and Pathways to Decarbonisation
Circular Economy 2.0 — Innovations Driving Sustainable Value Chains
From Reporting to Real Change — Supply Chains and ESG Beyond Regulators
Pathways to Green Mobility — The Future of Sustainable Transportation in India

EcoBuild Conclave 2025

The EcoBuild Conclave 2025 was organised by Puravankara Limited and Centre for Sustainability, RIM on 14th & 15th November 2025. Aligned with ViksitBharat 2047, the conclave brought together industry leaders, architects, policymakers and sustainability experts.

Day 1 Panel Themes: Systems Thinking for Sustainability · Construction Technology & Material Innovation · Nature & Wellness in Design · Strategies for Net Zero & Circularity

Round Table: "Is S the Blindspot in ESG" — October 29, 2024

Centre for Sustainability, RIM organised a Roundtable Session on "Is S the Blindspot in ESG" with experts Ms. Chitra Byregowda, Head, ESG at Persistent Systems, and Mr. Abhishek R., Sr. Director and Global Head, ESG at Brillio. ASSOCHAM and WriteCanvas were event partners. Industry practitioners and researchers in the area of ESG actively participated in this round table discussion.

Round Table: "Climate Compatible Growth in the Global South" — September 23, 2024

Centre for Sustainability, RIM organised a Roundtable Session on "Climate Compatible Growth in the Global South" with expert Prof. Aruna Sivakumar, Imperial College London, on September 23, 2024. This round table was attended by startup founders of EVs, Brigade Group, Mobility Experts, and Researchers from academic institutions.

Technical Seminar: "Smart and Shared: Exploring the Possibilities for an Inclusive Future" — May 27, 2022

Centre for Sustainability, RIM in association with the Directorate of Urban Land Transport (DULT), GoK, India, organised a half-day Technical Seminar on "Smart and Shared: Exploring the Possibilities for an Inclusive Future" on 27th May 2022. Dr. Tanu Priya Uteng, Senior Researcher at the Institute of Transport Economics (TOI), Oslo, Norway, was the key speaker, along with Dr. Meghna Verma, RIM. The technical seminar was graced by the presence of Ms. Monica Kashkari, Special Officer, DULT GoK. Ms. Madhura Kulkarni, WRI, spoke on "Women and children oriented approach in public spaces and mobility."

The Centre supports the development and execution of significant research initiatives aimed at addressing critical environmental and social issues. Through collaboration with diverse organisations and research entities, the Centre seeks to position itself as a thought leader in sustainability, fostering positive societal change.

Book Published

Singh, S., Jha, J., Indira, A., (Eds.). (2024). Institutions and public policy for India's sustainable development: Perspectives on governance, technology, and finance. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003536161

Sustainable development has emerged as an overarching concern globally. This volume looks at how India's sustainable development has progressed through institutional changes and public policy discourse, studying the three pillars of sustainability — technology, governance, and finance.

Research Papers

Meghna Verma, Jain S. (2025). Impact of Transportation on the Quality of Life of Physically Challenged Working Women and Students — A Case of Bangalore. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 417. Springer, Singapore. DOI
Bhat A F, Meghna Verma, Verma A (2024). Who will buy electric vehicles? Segmenting the young Indian buyers using cluster analysis. Case Studies on Transport Policy, Volume 15. DOI
Gayathri H S; Meghna Verma; Verma A (2023). Measuring motivation and satisfaction level of visitors of a pedestrianized urban street in India for an improved Quality of Life. Journal of Urban Planning and Development, 149(3), ASCE. DOI
Verma A., Meghna Verma, Rahul T. M., Khurana S., Rai A. (2019). Measuring Accessibility of Various Facilities by Walking in World's Largest Mass Religious Gathering — Kumbh Mela. Sustainable Cities and Society, 45, pp 79–86. DOI

The Centre advocates for sustainability and inclusivity awareness and education through community programmes, awareness campaigns and collaborative projects, thereby creating a lasting impact on the broader community.

Road Safety Special Session — 20 November 2024

A special session on "Road Safety and Youngsters" was held on 20th November 2024. Mrs. Siri Gowri D R, IPS, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Traffic North Division, Bengaluru, addressed the gathering and shared valuable insights on promoting traffic awareness and responsible behaviour among youth. Dr. Anil Kumar P. Grampurohit, Police Inspector, Bengaluru City, provided practical perspectives from field experience. The event was presided over by Dr. Parswanath H V, Chief Executive (E & GS), GEF.

Road Safety Walkathon — 10 February 2023

The Centre for Sustainability at RIM, in collaboration with M.S. Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce, organised a Walkathon on Friday, 10 February 2023, to raise awareness about road safety and promote adherence to traffic rules during Road Safety Month. Guided by Dr. Meghna Verma, the event saw the participation of 50 volunteers from both institutions, including students and faculty members.

World Bicycle Day — Pedaluru 2025 — 1 June 2025

Faculty and students of Ramaiah Institute of Management proudly participated in Pedaluru 2025, organised by Pedaluru, Bengaluru's citizen-led cycling movement, in collaboration with the Fit India Movement under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India. Cyclists participated in the Tiranga Rally to express gratitude towards our Armed Forces.

Namma Raste — December 2023 & February 2025

RIM was the academic partner in Namma Raste events organised by BBMP and WRI on December 8–9, 2023, and February 2025. Faculty and students participated in both events and presented their research work on sustainable and inclusive mobility.

Fireside Chat with Joint Commissioner of Traffic, Bengaluru — 1 March 2024

Dr. Meghna Verma, RIM faculty member, conducted a Fireside Chat with Sri M N Anucheth, IPS, Joint Commissioner of Traffic, Bengaluru, on 1st March 2024, on the invitation of Corporates in Real Estate, as part of the CIRE Conclave for the launch of Green Ride Bengaluru. Students and faculty members attended this conclave.

Save Water, Save Bengaluru — April–June 2024

During the peak summer months of April to June 2024, as Bengaluru faced an acute water shortage, members of the Sahayan Club, Centre for Sustainability, RIM launched the "Save Water, Save Bengaluru" campaign. Students visited PG accommodations, restaurants, and hotels to promote simple and practical water-saving practices.

Plog Run — 2 October 2019

In collaboration with the India Plog Run team, Sahayan Club, Centre for Sustainability, RIM organised a 5 km Plog Run on 2nd October 2019. The campaign was initiated by the United Way of India and Go Native to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi as a Plastic Awareness campaign, and was also supported by the Swachh Bharat Mission.

Industry Collaboration