2025-11-06

Kannur University has set a benchmark in integrating ISO-standard Green Audits, demonstrating its firm commitment to sustainability and advancing resource conservation initiatives. This comprehensive audit, designed to support NAAC accreditation and streamline institutional standards, encompasses a wide range of environmental domains, including Environmental Management Systems (EMS ISO 14001:2015), Water Efficiency Management (WEM ISO 46001:2019), Biodiversity Conservation (EMS ISO 14001:2015), Occupational Health and Safety (OHS ISO 45001:2018), Carbon Footprint analysis (CF ISO 14067:2018), and Energy Management Systems (EnMS ISO 50001:2018). Its broad scope positions the university for potential recognition through various national and international accreditations and awards.

Following the signing of the MoU for the ISO Green Audit, auditors presented the institutional audit manual and outlined the procedures to Dr. Johnson Alex (Director, Mangattuparamba Campus) and Prof. Anoop Keshavan. The session was also addressed by Dr. Pradeepan Periyat (Associate Professor), Dr. Manoj K. (Head of Department, EVS), Dr. T. K. Prasad (Associate Professor), Ms. Anjali K. (Union Joint Secretary), and Dr. Greeshma K. (Assistant Professor).

Subsequently, a specialized training session on internal auditing procedures was conducted for selected faculty and students. Led by Dr. Punnen Kurian (Secretary, TIES), Dr. Nelson P. Abraham (Vice-President, TIES), Ms. Abhirami K. P. (Project Manager, TIES), and Ms. Farissa Razak (TIES Intern), the training equipped participants with essential skills and knowledge to actively contribute to the audit process. The session provided practical guidance on internal auditing techniques and their application within the Green Audit framework.

This collaborative initiative represents a significant step toward comprehensive environmental assessment and the cultivation of a sustainable campus environment at Kannur University