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Institutional Background & Retrospective

About Fortune 100 & Inaugural Edition

Advancing Education for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Documenting institutional leadership from UNCC Bangkok 2026 to March 2027.

1st Edition at UNCC Bangkok About the Index
Inaugural Edition Milestone

The First Edition Book Launch at United Nations Conference Centre

The unveiling ceremony was held in the distinguished presence of international ministers, ambassadors, and United Nations leadership on 11th February 2026 at UNCC, Bangkok.

Official Unveiling • UNCC Bangkok Fortune 100 1st Edition Book Launch Ceremony at UNCC Bangkok on 11 February 2026
Global Conference on Education (GCE2026) United Nations Conference Centre (UNCC), Bangkok, Thailand • 11 February 2026

The FORTUNE 100 National Institutional Index

The unveiling ceremony was held in the distinguished presence of international ministers, ambassadors, and United Nations leadership.

Officially unveiled at GCE2026 held at the United Nations Conference Centre on 11th February 2026, the ceremony marked a significant milestone in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), recognizing national institutions that exemplify excellence and leadership in sustainable development.

Unveiled By Distinguished Dignitaries:

Her Excellency Yeezang De Thapa Education Minister of the Kingdom of Bhutan
His Excellency Andrew Egan Minister and Deputy Head of Mission at the Australian Embassy in Bangkok
His Excellency Michel Parys Ambassador of Belgium to Thailand
Carrying the Legacy Forward to the 2nd Edition (2027) Nominations are now open for Indian institutions. Launching March 2027 at UNCC Bangkok.
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National Initiative

Showcasing India's Educational SDG Leadership

Fortune 100 – Institution Index is a national initiative created to identify, document and showcase 100 educational institutions from across India demonstrating meaningful leadership in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through education.

The Fortune 100 Institution Index is intended not merely as a listing, but as a platform to document institutional best practices, encourage knowledge exchange, create global visibility and inspire educational institutions to contribute actively towards the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

The initiative celebrates institutions that are moving beyond conventional academics and creating measurable impact across 10 vital dimensions.

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Official Convener

Sustainable Development Council

About the Convener & Partner

Sustainable Development Council (SDC) is an international organisation working to advance sustainable development through partnerships, institutional engagement, research, conferences, youth initiatives, community programmes and multi-stakeholder collaboration.

Undertaken in association with the UNESCO Youth Education Research Center – India Chapter, with a focus on empowering educational institutions and young people to contribute towards sustainable development.

"To connect educational institutions with the broader objectives of the United Nations 2030 Agenda and transform campuses into centres of sustainability, innovation and social responsibility."

Creating Measurable Impact Across 10 Core Dimensions

Celebrating educational institutions that are moving beyond conventional academics to drive real-world transformation.

1. Sustainability & environmental action
2. Research and innovation
3. SDG-oriented teaching & learning
4. Student-led initiatives
5. Community engagement
6. Social impact programmes
7. Institutional sustainability practices
8. Entrepreneurship and innovation
9. Industry & international collaboration
10. Inclusive & responsible education
Strategic Purpose

Objectives of the Fortune 100 – 2nd Edition

Building upon the foundation of the inaugural edition, the 2nd Edition of Fortune 100 seeks to achieve:

Recognise Commitment

Recognise educational institutions demonstrating significant commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals.

Document Best Practices

Document institutional initiatives, innovations and best practices that can inspire replication across the nation.

Integrate Sustainability

Promote sustainability as an integral component of teaching, research, administration and student engagement.

Develop SDG Frameworks

Encourage educational institutions to develop measurable SDG strategies and campus sustainability frameworks.

Provide Global Visibility

Provide deserving institutions with national and international visibility on prestigious platforms.

Strengthen Partnerships

Strengthen partnerships between academia, industry, civil society and sustainability organisations.

Empower Students & Faculty

Create opportunities for students and educators to participate in sustainability-oriented programmes globally.

Build National Network

Build a national network of educational institutions committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Nominate Your Institution for the 2027 Cohort

Initial expression of interest has no fee. Join 100 pioneering institutions at UNCC Bangkok in March 2027.

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Initial nomination is free of charge. Administration Cost applies upon selection.

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