Impact Story

How is AVCRI nurturing Health and Community Well-being?

Arya Vaidya Chikitsalayam and Research Institute is a leading Ayurveda hospital and research institution that wanted to make its traditional care model more resource-efficient, patient-centric, and future-ready.

Industry Healthcare

Location Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Team Size 300+ Staff

About the Client

A Legacy of Healing Through Ayurveda

Arya Vaidya Chikitsalayam and Research Institute (AVCRI) was founded and led by the visionary Padmasri P. R. Krishnakumar, fondly called Krishnakumarji.

He was driven by a profound desire to help suffering humanity through the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda. His vision has fostered the evolution of AVCRI as a space where healing transforms into hope, and care becomes a shared journey between patient, caregivers, and community.

The Good Practices at AVCRI

People at the Heart of Impact

At the heart of this impact is the people of AVCRI. With over 300 staff and interns, AVCRI nurtures a diverse, inclusive, and deeply connected workforce.

With the Sustainability Index Metric (SIM) Assessment and Rating by Build To Sustain, AVCRI has now begun to quantify their environmental and social impact, and turn long-standing good practices into a measurable Sustainability report. Our reporting framework will also help AVCRI be ready for future ESG audits.

Our Approach

How SIM Helped Consolidate Their Sustainability Report

Healthcare-Specific Assessment

Ran a healthcare-specific SIM assessment covering 100+ data points across energy, water, waste, hygiene, staff welfare and governance.

Evidence Collection

Collected supporting evidence - utility bills, biomedical waste records, policies, infection-control protocols, training logs, etc.

ESG Report Generation

Generated a SIM ESG report showing scores across Environmental, Social and Governance pillars, with a clear breakdown by section.

3-Year Improvement Roadmap

Co-created a roadmap focused on: energy efficiency in clinical blocks, responsible water use, biomedical waste management, and structured staff training.

Quick Wins Identified

Highlighted "quick wins" that could be implemented with minimal capex - behavioral nudges, scheduling improvements, and maintenance fixes.

Key Outcomes

Measurable Impact Created

First Quantified ESG Baseline

Established the first quantified ESG baseline for the institute, aligned with Indian healthcare realities.

Clear Focus Areas Identified

Energy use in wards, OT blocks and laundry; water use in patient facilities; and documentation for waste compliance.

Good Practices Documented

Turned existing good practices (Ayurvedic formulations, local sourcing, community links) into tangible ESG strengths visible in the SIM score and report.

Future-Ready Foundation

Created a foundation for future certifications, hospital accreditations and investor/partner conversations.

What's Next

A Living Document for Continuous Growth

AVCRI can now use its SIM score and roadmap as a living document:

Updating Data Annually Track progress with regular data refreshes and benchmark improvements

Tracking Progress on Key Projects Monitor implementation of roadmap initiatives and measure impact

Communicating Sustainability Story Share their ESG journey with confidence to stakeholders, partners, and the community

SIM Rated Healthcare Institution

AVCRI is now equipped with a comprehensive ESG framework that transforms their traditional Ayurveda practices into measurable, communicable sustainability performance.

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