Why Should Your Institution Participate?
Being selected for the Fortune 100 Institution Index – 2nd Edition provides an institution with opportunities extending far beyond conventional recognition.
Global Visibility
Selected institutions will be featured among 100 educational institutions from India demonstrating leadership in sustainability and SDG implementation. The Fortune 100 publication will be presented internationally during the 2nd Global Conference at the United Nations Conference Centre, Bangkok.
Feature in Fortune 100 Publication
Dedicated visibility in the official coffee table book FORTUNE 100: Advancing Education for the UN Sustainable Development Goals documenting institutional achievements, sustainability programmes, innovations, student initiatives, and measurable impact, circulated among international stakeholders.
Certificate of Recognition
Receive an official Certificate of Recognition from the Sustainable Development Council acknowledging your contribution towards sustainable education. Usable for institutional reports, sustainability reports, CSR documentation, NAAC/NIRF accreditation, and international collaborations.
International Conference Participation
Opportunities for representation at the 2nd Global Conference on Education for a Sustainable Future (UNCC Bangkok, March 2027). Subject to conference programme structure, participate in high-level discussions, academic sessions, institutional presentations, and recognition programmes.
SDG Innovation Hub Framework
Framework to establish an SDG Innovation Hub within campus for SDG-focused research, student projects, social entrepreneurship, community solutions, industry collaboration, climate action, and structured institutional SDG documentation.
Youth & Student Engagement
Encouraged to establish structured student engagement platforms in association with the UNESCO Youth Education Research Center – India Chapter for awareness programmes, campus sustainability projects, research, and innovation challenges.
International Representation Opportunities
Outstanding institutions identified through the Fortune 100 process may be considered for participation or representation opportunities at selected international conferences, sustainable development forums, academic exchanges, and multi-stakeholder dialogues.
Who Can Apply?
Nominations are invited from all educational institutions across India committed to the UN 2030 Agenda:
Implementation of UN SDGs: Implementation of programmes aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Environmental & Campus Action: Environmental sustainability, climate-action initiatives, and sustainable campus practices.
Community & Social Impact: Community development, inclusive education, social responsibility, and social welfare programmes.
Research, Innovation & Student Projects: Research, patents, student participation in sustainability, technology, and entrepreneurship.
Early-Stage Roadmaps Welcome: Institutions that are at an early stage of developing their sustainability framework may also nominate themselves where they can demonstrate a clear institutional commitment and roadmap.
Indicative Assessment Areas
The Fortune 100 evaluation may consider institutional performance and initiatives across 8 comprehensive assessment dimensions:
1. SDG Integration
Integration of sustainability and the SDGs within institutional strategy, mission, and academic activities.
2. Environment & Campus
Energy, water conservation, waste management, biodiversity, green-campus practices and responsible resource management.
3. Research & Innovation
Research publications, technology, patents, student projects, and innovations addressing sustainability challenges.
4. Social Impact
Community outreach, rural development, social inclusion, public health, education, and social welfare programmes.
5. Student Engagement
Student clubs, leadership initiatives, volunteering, innovation challenges, and student-driven SDG activities.
6. Partnerships
Collaboration with government bodies, industry, academia, local communities, and civil-society organisations.
7. Governance
Policies, leadership commitment, sustainability reporting, accountability, and long-term planning.
8. Measurable Impact
Documented outcomes, beneficiaries, tangible achievements, and demonstrable evidence of institutional contribution.
The Future of Education Measured by Real-World Impact
The future of education will increasingly be measured not only by academic performance, but also by the ability of institutions to prepare young people to solve real-world challenges: Climate change, Public health, Responsible technology, Social inequality, Sustainable cities, Responsible consumption, Environmental protection, Innovation, Peace, and Global partnerships.
Be Among India's 100 Institutions Advancing the SDGs
Initial nomination is free of charge. Administration Cost applies upon selection.