Sustainable Investment Policy

Sustainable Investment Policy

Sustainable Investment Policy
Approved Board of Management on 29th March 2022
Notification Notified by Registrar vide notification No. SRHU/Reg/OO/2022-58 (i) dated 5th April 2022
Next Review 2025-26
  1. Short Title & Commencement:
    1. This Policy shall be called the “Policy for Sustainable Investment” of Swami Rama Himalayan University.
    2. This Policy shall be deemed to have come into force from the date of approval of the Board of Management of the University.
  2. Purpose:
    The purpose of this policy is to:
    1. Ensure that SRHU’s investments support sustainable development and responsible business practices.
    2. Incorporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into investment decision-making.
    3. Mitigate financial, environmental, and reputational risks.
    4. Promote transparency, accountability, and long-term financial stability.
  3. Scope:
    This policy applies to all financial investments made by SRHU, including but not limited to:
    1. Endowment and reserve funds.
    2. Fixed deposits and bonds.
    3. Equity and mutual fund investments (where applicable).
    4. Infrastructure and capital investments.
    5. Partnerships, joint ventures, and sponsored projects.
  4. Guiding Principles:
    SRHU’s sustainable investment approach shall be guided by the following principles:
    1. Financial Responsibility: Ensuring safety, liquidity, and reasonable returns on investments.
    2. Environmental Responsibility: Preference for investments that minimize environmental harm and promote climate-positive outcomes.
    3. Social Responsibility: Supporting entities that respect human rights, labor standards, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
    4. Good Governance: Investing in organizations demonstrating ethical conduct, transparency, and strong governance structures.
    5. Regulatory Compliance: Adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, and statutory guidelines.
  5. Sustainable Investment Strategies:
    1. ESG Integration:
      SRHU shall consider ESG factors alongside financial metrics while evaluating investment opportunities, including:
      1. Environmental impact, energy use, emissions, and resource efficiency.
      2. Social impact, employee welfare, occupational health and safety, and community engagement.
      3. Governance practices, board structure, compliance, and ethical standards.
    2. Positive Screening:
      SRHU may give preference to investments in sectors or organizations that:
      1. Promote renewable energy, energy efficiency, and green technologies.
      2. Support healthcare, education, sustainable infrastructure, and social development.
      3. Demonstrate strong sustainability performance and disclosures.
    3. Negative / Exclusionary Screening:
      SRHU shall avoid or restrict investments in entities that are primarily involved in:
      1. Activities causing significant environmental degradation.
      2. Production or trade of hazardous substances banned under law.
      3. Violations of human rights, child labor, or forced labor.
      4. Corruption, fraud, or unethical business practices.
  6. Responsible Management of University Assets:
    1. Capital investments and infrastructure development shall incorporate life-cycle costing, energy efficiency, and environmental impact considerations.
    2. Preference shall be given to green buildings, sustainable materials, and low-carbon technologies.
    3. Investments shall align with SRHU’s Climate Action Policy and other sustainability policies.
  7. Governance and Oversight:
    1. The Finance Committee / Investment Committee of SRHU shall oversee the implementation of this policy.
    2. Sustainability considerations shall be incorporated into investment proposals and approval processes.
    3. Expert advice may be sought, where required, to assess ESG risks and opportunities.
  8. Risk Management:
    SRHU shall identify, assess, and manage financial and sustainability-related risks by:
    1. Diversifying investments to reduce exposure.
    2. Periodically reviewing investment performance and ESG compliance.
    3. Avoiding high-risk investments that may adversely impact the University’s reputation or sustainability commitments.
  9. Monitoring, Reporting, and Disclosure:
    1. Investments shall be reviewed periodically for financial performance and sustainability alignment.
    2. The University may disclose relevant sustainability-related investment information in its annual report, AQAR, or sustainability reports.
    3. Corrective actions may be taken in case of material non-compliance with this policy.
  10. Capacity Building and Awareness:
    SRHU shall encourage awareness and capacity building among relevant stakeholders by:
    1. Sensitizing decision-makers on sustainable finance and ESG principles.
    2. Promoting best practices in responsible investment.
    3. Encouraging research and academic engagement in sustainable finance.
  11. This policy shall be reviewed every three years or earlier if required to accommodate new educational practices, regulatory requirements, or emerging student needs.
  12. The University reserves the right to interpret, alter, amend, modify, cancel or withdraw any or all provision mentioned herein above in this policy without any notice.
  13. In case of any dispute, the decision of the Vice Chancellor of the University shall be final and binding.
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