SMU is one of the four winners from the public sector this year at the annual Energy Efficiency National Partnership (EENP) Awards 2021. It was recognised for having Best Energy Efficiency Practices in the Organisation category. SMU has adopted a whole-of-university approach to sustainability, aligned its energy efficiency initiatives with national objectives and developed quality infrastructure to support its dynamic pedagogical and operational requirements. On getting the EENP Award, SMU Vice President of Campus Infrastructure and Services Sundaravadivelan Selvam said, "We are honoured to receive this award. It is a significant recognition of the university's efforts on infrastructure enhancements and community participation in reducing energy consumption. The award will encourage us to achieve even more ambitious goals.”