Sustainable Production & Consumption
A Shiv Nadar Grant Initiative for Fair Trade and Ethical Sourcing
🌱 Vision
Empowering educational institutions to lead the way in fair trade, ethical sourcing, and environmental stewardship across India.
🎯 Mission
Transforming campuses into hubs of sustainability, fostering responsible consumption and creating ripple effects throughout supply chains.
✅ Core Objectives
Implement Fairtrade frameworks in schools, create classroom-to-supply-chain impact, and align with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
About This Project
The Sustainable Production and Consumption project is a landmark Shiv Nadar Grant initiative dedicated to embedding fair trade principles, ethical sourcing practices, and sustainability frameworks into educational institutions across India. Launched in August 2024, the project brings together schools, universities, government bodies, civil society organisations, and the private sector in a unified movement towards responsible consumption and production.
This wiki serves as the living knowledge base for the project — documenting progress, capturing learnings, sharing resources, and connecting all participating institutions in a shared journey toward Fairtrade designation.
Project Timeline
Jan 2024
- Grant Awarded
Aug 2024
- Project Launch
Jan 2025
- School Selection
Sept 2025
- Fairtrade Conference
Dec 2025
- Impact Assessment
Participating Institutions
🏫 Schools
VidyaGyan Leadership Academies — Sitapur, Bulandshahr, Chennai
Shiv Nadar Schools — Noida, Gurgaon, Chennai
Habitat Schools — Gurugram, Pune, Bangalore
🎓 Universities
Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence — Delhi NCR Campus
Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence — Chennai Campus
External Partners
Fairtrade India
Providing certification standards, educational resources, and global network access. Supporting the "Fairtrade India Schools" program and pathway to official designation.
HCL Foundation
Offering strategic support and community outreach. Integrating the "HCL Trust My E-Haat" initiative for artisan support and ethical consumerism promotion.
Key Activities
- 2nd Fairtrade India Conference (September 2025) — A platform for sharing best practices and student innovations across all campuses
- HCL Trust My E-Haat Celebration — Showcasing artisan products and promoting ethical consumerism in campus communities
- Co-operatives Development Conference — Focusing on the role of co-ops in sustainable supply chains
- Student-Led Initiatives — Workshops, tree plantation drives, and Fairtrade Switch campaigns at every campus
Student Voices
"Learning about fair trade has changed how I see every product I buy."
"We are building a future where ethical choices are the norm, not the exception."
Students are not just participants but leaders driving the change — creating a generation of conscious consumers and ethical leaders.
This wiki is maintained by the project team at Shiv Nadar University. For questions, contact sudarshan.naidu@snu.edu.in