Established in 2001 by CII, IGBC actively promotes the Green Building concept in India, representing stakeholders from various sectors of the construction industry. The council collaborates closely with governments, international green building organisations, and other stakeholders to advance green building initiatives in India
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) – Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) has announced its new leadership for the term 2024-2026. Mr. B Thiagarajan, the Managing Director of Blue Star Ltd, has been chosen as the National Chairman, succeeding Mr. Gurmit Singh Arora of Rajco Metal Industries Pvt. Ltd. Additionally, Mr. C Shekar Reddy, Managing Director of CSR Estates Ltd., assumes the role of National Vice Chairman for CII – IGBC.
The duo, Mr. Thiagarajan and Mr. Reddy, share a vision aimed at fostering a greener future for India’s buildings and communities. They aim to prioritise reducing resource consumption and minimising carbon emissions, thereby driving forward the Green Building Movement in the country.
Their leadership is focused towards a substantial reduction in both embodied and operational carbon emissions in both existing and new buildings and built environments. Collaborative efforts and strategic partnerships are envisioned to bring about a paradigm shift in real estate and product manufacturing sectors, setting new standards for sustainable construction practices.
“We are committed to driving a transformative shift towards green building practices by addressing the key contributors to the carbon footprint of buildings. Recently, the demand for cooling has substantially increased and the Indian HVAC market size is expected to see a CAGR of nearly 16 per cent by 2030. Our aim is to improve the efficiency of operational equipment and increase the adoption of low carbon cooling systems. With GreenPro Eco-Labelled building products made available across the country, I believe we can inspire industry stakeholders to embrace sustainability and facilitate India to become one of the foremost countries to achieve Net-Zero Carbon by 2070,” stated Mr. B Thiagarajan, the incoming National Chairman.
Mr. C Shekar Reddy added, “We have over 350 organisations committed to achieving Net-Zero status for new and existing buildings through IGBC’s Net-Zero – Energy, Water, Waste and Carbon Rating Systems. We believe that by doubling the Green Building footprint by 2030 and addressing the bottom of the pyramid, the Indian Building Sector can accelerate its sustainability efforts with a greater impact on enhancing the health and well-being of every citizen of our country.”
The CII-IGBC, headquartered at the CII-Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre in Hyderabad, has been instrumental in promoting sustainable practices across India. With extensive outreach and capacity-building efforts, the center continues to lead the nation towards achieving Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2070.
Established in 2001 by CII, IGBC actively promotes the Green Building concept in India, representing stakeholders from various sectors of the construction industry. The council collaborates closely with governments, international green building organizations, and other stakeholders to advance green building initiatives in India.
With a significant Green Building footprint and thousands of projects adopting IGBC’s rating systems, India has emerged as a global leader in sustainable construction. The robust stakeholder ecosystem of IGBC, comprising local chapters, accredited professionals, and student chapters, further strengthens the momentum towards a greener built environment in the country.
