GIM has always been conscious about the impact of its decisions on the ecosystem around it and has continuously strived to reduce its carbon footprints. Along with measures like rain water harvesting, solar-powered street lamps, treatment of water for reuse, tree plantation drives and many more, the institute has expressed its commitment to this philosophy also through its mission statement which talks about sustainable business and an inclusive society for India and the world. In line with this commitment, the Centre for Excellence in Sustainable Development was officially formed in July 2018 to contribute to GIM's quest for sustainability. The centre started working with three core objectives in mind: Knowledge Creation 1. To develop a model institute for green campus in India and transform GIM community into a more sustainable community. At the same time, use these processes for action research in the field of sustainable development. To help develop knowledge through research in the aforesaid field. 2. Knowledge Dissemination To increase awareness about green living and sustainable development in the community around us and carry out activities to try to reduce the carbon footprint of the state of Goa and India as a whole. 3. Knowledge Application To develop a resource centre for sustainable development at GIM for imparting training, providing consultancy and participating in policy making. To contribute to the development of start-ups and ventures for sustainable development at the grassroots level. This centre for excellence believes that every graduate of GIM should be a sustainability ambassador and every employee should be a part of GIM's journey towards environmental sustainability. Over the next five years, the centre plans to contribute largely towards five Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by United Nations member states in 2015. These are, SDG 6, SDG 7, SDG 11, SDG 12, and SDG 13.