Environmental Policy

UnrealEdge Education and Welfare Foundation
Effective Date: 02/06/2025

At UnrealEdge Education and Welfare Foundation, we recognize the critical importance of sustainability and environmental responsibility in today’s rapidly evolving digital world. As an organization involved in education, technology, and virtual production, we are committed to minimizing our environmental impact and contributing to a cleaner, greener future.

This Environmental Policy outlines our principles, objectives, and ongoing actions to ensure environmental stewardship across all operations of UnrealEdge.

1. Our Commitment

We are committed to:

Reducing our carbon footprint across all activities
Promoting sustainable practices in education, media production, and office operations
Complying with all applicable environmental laws, regulations, and standards
Raising awareness and building a culture of sustainability within our staff, students, and partners

2. Scope of the Policy

This policy applies to:

All UnrealEdge campuses, centers of excellence, studios, and administrative offices
All staff, faculty, students, visitors, and vendors involved in UnrealEdge’s operations
All virtual and physical production and training activities under the brand UnrealEdge

3. Key Environmental Objectives

We strive to achieve the following sustainability goals:

A. Energy Efficiency

Use energy-efficient equipment (e.g., LED lighting, high-efficiency workstations)
Reduce unnecessary power consumption in labs, classrooms, and production studios
Transition towards renewable energy sources where feasible (e.g., solar panels on campuses)
Encourage hybrid work models to reduce travel emissions

B. Waste Reduction

Promote digital learning and paperless communication wherever possible
Implement recycling programs for paper, plastic, e-waste, and production materials
Reduce single-use plastic and opt for biodegradable alternatives at events and offices
Maintain proper e-waste disposal protocols in line with government guidelines

C. Sustainable Procurement

Source eco-friendly equipment and materials
Prioritize vendors and partners that demonstrate sustainable practices
Purchase in bulk to reduce packaging waste and emissions from frequent shipping

D. Green Infrastructure

Incorporate sustainable design in all new facility developments
Optimize ventilation and lighting systems to reduce environmental strain
Encourage green landscaping, tree planting, and water-saving irrigation techniques

E. Eco-Friendly Virtual Production

Use cloud-based and real-time technologies to reduce physical production footprints
Limit transportation, props, and sets by shifting toward virtual workflows
Optimize server and hardware use for minimal energy consumption

4. Environmental Awareness & Training

We will:

Educate students, faculty, and staff about environmental issues through campaigns and curriculum integration
Promote sustainable habits like carpooling, cycling, and responsible consumption
Celebrate environmental days (e.g., Earth Day, World Environment Day) with focused initiatives and events
Include sustainability practices in partner and vendor orientation

5. Monitoring & Reporting

To ensure our Environmental Policy is more than just intent, we will:

Set annual environmental performance targets
Monitor energy usage, waste output, and resource consumption
Regularly review our practices and publish sustainability updates (internal or public as applicable)
Report on key metrics as part of our ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) framework, when applicable

6. Compliance and Continuous Improvement

UnrealEdge pledges to:

Comply with all relevant environmental laws, policies, and government regulations
Encourage feedback from staff and students to improve our practices
Innovate continuously by adopting emerging green technologies in media, education, and computing
Engage with NGOs, community organizations, and government bodies to support wider environmental initiatives

7. Responsibility

All members of the UnrealEdge community share responsibility for protecting the environment.

Executive leadership ensures alignment of business practices with environmental goals
Facility and IT teams ensure operational efficiency and eco-friendly infrastructure
Educators and students are encouraged to act as sustainability ambassadors in their fields

8. Contact & Feedback

We welcome suggestions and partnerships that further our environmental objectives.

For inquiries, suggestions, or reporting concerns, contact:
Email: support@unrealedge.in
Phone: +91 22-44506377
Registered Office: B-53, Danvita House, Fourth Floor, Off New Link Rd, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400058
Website: https://www.unrealedge.in

Environmental Policy