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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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%

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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

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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

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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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Going green is the need of the hour; whilst this might be a burning conversation, it also has many benefits for a construction business. Economic benefits: By installing energy-efficient equipment and using renewable energy sources, construction companies

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Preserving the environment, providing efficient waste disposal, and being a helping hand for regional governmental bodies to achieve better disposal systems should be every company’s responsibility. Given that waste management has a major impact on the

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According to a report by JLL, demand for green buildings in India has risen by more than 20% in the past year. IGBC has certified over 6,000 green buildings in the country, covering a total area of over 7.54 billion sq.ft. This is a clear indication that developers

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A sustainable development brings with it long-term savings. For instance, providing solar panels and large windows that allow good light and ventilation to come inside, reduces dependency on expensive non-renewable sources of energy. Similarly, using

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