Bengaluru, July 21, 2025: EY Global Delivery Services (EY GDS), in collaboration with Learning Links Foundation (LLF), has launched its first Green Skills Centre of Excellence (CoE) in a government high school in Bengaluru. A second centre is scheduled to open in New Delhi in the coming months. These centres aim to equip over 1,200 underserved students from Grades 6 to 12 with practical skills in sustainability and emerging technologies.
The Green Skills CoEs are designed to offer project-based learning on topics such as climate change, renewable energy, waste management, biodiversity, and digital innovations like artificial intelligence and analytics. The curriculum aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 12 and SDG 13) and incorporates a green-tech-powered lab for hands-on learning. The program also includes teacher training in sustainability-focused pedagogy and the use of AI in education.
“Sustainability and education must go hand in hand to create long-term impact. The launch of EY GDS Green Skills Centre of Excellence is not just about upskilling students—it’s about enabling a generation to think differently, act responsibly, and lead with purpose. Through this initiative, we’re embedding green thinking at the grassroots level, equipping students from underserved communities with practical, future-focused skills that align with India’s sustainability ambitions,” said Rajasekar Rajagopal, Assurance and Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS) Leader, EY GDS.
Nuriya Ansari, President, Learning Links Foundation, highlighted the importance of the partnership in shaping future-ready students: “Our collaboration with EY GDS is a powerful step toward reimagining the role of schools as catalysts for change. By integrating green and digital skills into education, we are not only enhancing classroom learning but also planting the seeds for a more sustainable society. The Green Skills CoE is not just a lab; it's a platform for these young minds to explore, create, and innovate for a sustainable future.”
Rumi Mallick Mitra, Director, Corporate Responsibility, EY GDS, added, “At EY GDS, we are committed to empowering the next generation with the skills and mindset to drive a more sustainable future. Through strong collaboration with government and on-ground partners, we’re enabling real-world learning that inspires students to become responsible, future-ready leaders of change—starting at the community level.”
The CoE initiative is an extension of EY’s Green Skills Passport, an online learning platform launched in collaboration with Microsoft. The program has enrolled over 70,000 learners aged 16 and above, helping them build foundational knowledge in sustainability, AI, and entrepreneurship.
The Learning Links Foundation, active in 22 states and union territories, brings its expertise in education and skill development to ensure the centres reach and benefit students from marginalized communities.
With this initiative, EY GDS continues to build on its commitment to sustainable and inclusive learning by combining digital access with community-level impact.
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