CII-IGBC Leaders to Drive India's Green & Net-Zero Movement
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) - Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) has announced its new leadership for the term 2024-2026. Mr. B Thiagarajan, Managing Director of Blue Star Ltd, will assume the role of National Chairman for CII – IGBC, succeeding Gurmit Singh Arora, Managing Director of Rajco Metal Industries Pvt. Ltd. Meanwhile, C Shekar Reddy, Managing Director of CSR Estates Ltd., will take over as National Vice Chairman of the council.
Thiagarajan and Reddy bring a shared vision for transforming buildings and communities in India, focusing on reducing resource consumption and minimizing carbon emissions. Under their leadership, the Green Building Movement in India will advance significantly, with an emphasis on decreasing carbon footprints and promoting sustainable construction practices across the nation.
The primary objective of the new leadership will be to achieve substantial reductions in both embodied and operational carbon emissions in existing and new buildings, as well as built environments. Their approach will involve strategic partnerships and collaborative efforts, aiming to create a paradigm shift in the real estate and product manufacturing sectors, setting new standards for greener construction, and doubling the green building and built environment footprint by 2030.
Speaking about their goals, Thiagarajan stated, "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 grow at a CAGR of nearly 16% 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 available nationwide, we believe we can inspire industry stakeholders to embrace sustainability and facilitate India's journey to becoming one of the foremost countries to achieve Net-Zero Carbon by 2070".
Reddy, newly-appointed National Vice Chairman, added, "We have over 350 organizations committed to achieving Net-Zero status for new and existing buildings through IGBC’s Net-Zero - Energy, Water, Waste, and Carbon Rating Systems. By doubling the Green Building footprint by 2030 and addressing the bottom of the pyramid, the Indian Building Sector can accelerate its sustainability efforts, making a significant impact on enhancing the health and well-being of every citizen of our country".
The CII-IGBC, housed within the CII-Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre, Hyderabad, has been at the forefront of promoting sustainable practices across India. With over 35,000 professionals empowered through extensive outreach and capacity-building efforts, the center continues to lead the nation towards a transformative shift, aiming to achieve Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2070. Under the new leadership, CII-IGBC is poised to make substantial strides in the Green Building Movement, pushing India further towards a sustainable and eco-friendly future.
