IndiaGBC’s Mission: Advancing Net Zero in India

IndiaGBC’s Mission: Advancing Net Zero in India

Over the last two decades, the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) has been spearheading the green building movement in India with the immense support of various stakeholders, including architects, real estate developers, landscape designers, building
AsmitA Realty: Showing Ways to Achieve Net-Zero Emissions

AsmitA Realty: Showing Ways to Achieve Net-Zero Emissions

We prioritise use of sustainable and low-carbon materials during construction and renovation to minimise our carbon footprint, thereby setting a benchmark for other real estate companies. Mazhar Syed, Director - Marketing & Sales, AsmitA Realty
SOBHA: Building Eco-Conscious Sustainable Projects

SOBHA: Building Eco-Conscious Sustainable Projects

Prassana Venkatesh G, Executive Vice President, Plumbing, Fire and Environment, SOBHA Ltd, discusses with Vinod Behl the associated savings that sustainable projects achieve considering long-term cost benefit, capex and opex, sourcing capital, marketing
Occupiers and Developers Step Up Net-Zero Initiatives

Occupiers and Developers Step Up Net-Zero Initiatives

As per Colliers report ‘Enabling net-zero Built Environment’, decarbonization of the built sector is a necessary step for a sustainable future. Decarbonization requires rigorous attention across every aspect of building design, construction, and operations
How Green Buildings Enhance ESG Performance in Indian Real Estate

How Green Buildings Enhance ESG Performance in Indian Real Estate

The climate change crisis and its far-reaching consequences have made clear the urgent need for standardizing, measuring, and accounting for sustainability as a part of organizations and their businesses. This has led to a transformation in organizational
Khair Ull Nissa Sheikh - WTC India

Khair Ull Nissa Sheikh - WTC India

The government’s push for sustainable development, increasing awareness about environmental issues, and the recognition of the economic benefits of green buildings are driving demand for sustainable projects. The need for green certification like
Pradeep Aggarwal - Signature Global Group

Pradeep Aggarwal - Signature Global Group

Over the past five years, India has made significant strides towards achieving a more sustainable future, focusing on promoting green building development. During this period, the supply of green-certified buildings has increased by 37%, with an additional
Brian Pilley - M Moser Associates

Brian Pilley - M Moser Associates

Projects need to go green to create a more sustainable future for the generations to come. Designing sustainable spaces bring benefits like improved health and well-being, increased productivity, reduced operating costs, and lower carbon footprints
Sanjay Dutt - Tata Realty

Sanjay Dutt - Tata Realty

Unlike past economic challenges, Covid-19 had a widespread impact on the CRE industry across the globe. Many trends emerged such as wellness-compliant assets, health-based amenities, and technologically adept functions. There has been a greater
Arun Kumar - Sobha Limited

Arun Kumar - Sobha Limited

Sustainable designs are the future. A 2022 study by the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board and the Environmental Management and Policy Research Institute revealed that nearly 50% residential complexes (of over 500 units) had achieved a high level of
Ashwinder R Singh - Bhartiya Urban Limited

Ashwinder R Singh - Bhartiya Urban Limited

Adoption of energy efficient building design technologies and sustainable principles give owners and the environment significant benefits. Gaining full benefit of the implemented principles depends on the knowledge and participation of the consumers. Knowledge
Gulshan Nagpal - Gulshan Group

Gulshan Nagpal - Gulshan Group

Consumers today are more aware of mental and physical fitness, especially post-Covid. They are keen to live in green environs for a natural and healthy life and are therefore looking for green projects. However, the cost of construction of a green project is 10-20%
Mahesh Kothari - LML Homes

Mahesh Kothari - LML Homes

Green projects are economically better if they are designed and executed with expertise. They are also cost-effective in the long term as they use less energy, require fewer resources, and have lower maintenance costs. Additionally, they are more attractive
 Rohit Gera - Gera Developments

Rohit Gera - Gera Developments

There is a level of heightened awareness among today’s property buyers, about how IGBC green homes enhance lifestyles and are sustainable. These well read, educated buyers are more sensitive towards the need to conserve natural resources - whether
Naval Mahajan - Trinity Green Estates

Naval Mahajan - Trinity Green Estates

Residential and commercial projects, which occupy a major segment of the built industry, have to be synthesized such that even if they do not aid to improve the environment; they should not lead to worsening of the scenario. Else, upcoming generations will

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