Holkar says built environment pivotal to India’s net-zero ambitions
A comprehensive report on ‘roadmap to decarbonize India’s building sector’ is set to serve as a guide for architects, designers, developers and policymakers to scale proven solutions.
The ‘Building a Climate-Conscious India: Scalable Solutions for a Low-Carbon Built Environment’ report launched at Conscious Collective 2024 was unveiled by Godrej Design Lab, part of the Godrej Enterprises Group, in collaboration with the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) and Integrative Design Solutions (IDS).
The building sector is a critical contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, noted the report.
Speaking about the trends report, Nyrika Holkar, Executive Director, Godrej Enterprises Group, said on 27 Jan, “The built environment and cities are pivotal to India’s net-zero ambitions. With 40% of India’s buildings yet to be constructed over the next 20 years, decisive action by the building sector today can set the nation firmly on a net-zero trajectory .https://www.bseindia.com/
“The report offers a comprehensive framework for convergence across the built environment, providing tailored recommendations for stakeholders. By prioritizing behavioural change, fostering collaboration, and driving innovation, it equips policymakers, industry leaders, and consumers with the tools to enable large-scale adoption and realize a sustainable, net-zero future https://www.nseindia.com/.”
The built environment accounts for 37% of global greenhouse gas emissions, with cities contributing 70%. The report projects that strategic interventions could enable an 81% reduction in carbon emissions from India’s building sector by 2050. It emphasizes the need for scalable solutions across four critical areas: urban planning, material and design innovation, building-level energy efficiency, and consumer-driven initiatives https://www.iea.org/.
Dr Arunabha Ghosh, Founder-CEO of CEEW, elaborated, “Decarbonizing India’s built environment hinges on collaboration among policymakers, businesses, and consumers to align on cost-efficient solutions, skills development, and individual action http://conexpoconagg.com.
“As time runs out, the emphasis must shift from isolated pilot successes to models that deliver impact at scale. Achieving this requires the right mix of cost-efficiency, skills development, and alignment with consumer preferences. Encouragingly, the market is showing readiness to embrace low-carbon interventions. The next step is to empower key actors and unlock the levers that will transform this opportunity into a win for both business and the climate https://www.makeinindia.com/home/.”
The report offers actionable steps, including implementing performance-based green building codes, streamlining compliance, and adopting innovative tools like gamification and blockchain-based energy trading. With successful case studies like Telangana’s Cool Roof Programme, Krushi Bhawan in Odisha, and blockchain-enabled Power Ledger projects are highlighted in the report alongside global best practices, such as Medellin’s Green Corridors, which reduced local temperatures by 2°C. These examples demonstrate the potential for widespread impact through innovative strategies https://vibrantbuildcon.com/.
Aligned with Godrej Enterprises Group’s commitment to creating a Good and Green India, the report reinforces the company’s dedication to empowering consumers, reducing emissions, and conserving biodiversity for a sustainable future.
Since 1897, Godrej Enterprises Group (which includes Godrej & Boyce and its affiliates) has contributed significantly to India’s economic growth and self-reliance by providing complex engineering, design led innovation, and sustainable manufacturing solutions.
Today, Godrej Enterprises Group, has presence across 5 continents with a market-leading presence across diverse consumer and industrial businesses spanning Aerospace, Aviation, Defence, Energy, Locks & Security Solutions, Green Building Consulting, Construction and EPC Services, Intralogistics, Tooling, Healthcare Equipment, Consumer Durables, Engines and Motors, Furniture, Architectural Fittings, IT Solutions and Vending Machines https://www.indiabuilders.in/.
The Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) — a homegrown institution with headquarters in New Delhi — is among the world’s leading climate think tanks. In over fourteen years of operation, CEEW has impacted over 400 million lives and engaged with over 20 state governments. Fiinews.com
