Organized by:Department of Mechanical Engineering
Event Name: ESG & CBAM Awareness Workshop at Belagavi Foundry Cluster
Mode of Conduct:Offline
Date:17th and 18th 2026

About:
35 students from Jain College of Engineering (JCE), Belagavi, participated in a two-day workshop on ESG & CBAM Awareness held on 17th & 18th February 2026 at the Belagavi Foundry Cluster. The sessions were conducted by Sachin M and Sangitaa Sharma from the ACMA Mobility Foundation, sponsored by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). The workshop provided practical insights into ESG principles, CBAM requirements, environmental compliance, sustainability practices, and grievance redressal mechanisms in industrial clusters. The program was coordinated by Dr. Anand K. Hosamani, MSME Coordinator, JCE, and attended by 6th Semester Mechanical Engineering students.

Objectives
1. To create awareness about Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles in industrial practices.
2. To familiarize students with Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) requirements and global compliance standards.
3. To understand sustainability practices followed in industrial clusters.
4. To provide exposure to environmental compliance and regulatory frameworks.
5. To enhance students’ knowledge of grievance redressal mechanisms and responsible business practices.
Outcomes
1. Students gained practical understanding of ESG implementation in manufacturing industries.
2. Improved awareness of CBAM regulations and their impact on export-oriented industries.
3. Enhanced knowledge of sustainable production and environmental compliance practices.
4. Developed insight into industrial cluster operations and governance systems.
5. Strengthened industry readiness and understanding of global sustainability standards.