New Delhi, 10 September 2024 — The World Green Building Week, taking place from September 9-13, 2024, is a global initiative led by the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) to promote sustainable and resilient built environments. This year’s theme, #BuildingTheTransition, calls on the building and construction sectors to adopt three key strategies for a zero-carbon future: reduce, electrify, and adapt.
CII-IGBC, India’s leading body for green building certification, is actively participating in this year’s Green Building Week. The campaign encourages industry stakeholders to enhance energy efficiency (REDUCE), switch to low-carbon electricity sources (ELECTRIFY), and adapt infrastructure to withstand climate change impacts (ADAPT). Supported by over 75 Green Building Councils (GBCs) and partners, the campaign features over 100 global events aimed at showcasing solutions for a decarbonized built environment.
Mr. B Thiagarajan, National Chairman of CII-IGBC, emphasized the importance of the initiative: “Green Building Week represents a global commitment to transforming the building and construction sectors. The Indian Green Building Council is dedicated to supporting this transition, collaborating with developers, builders, and architects to create sustainable and climate-resilient environments.”
In its 16th year, the World Green Building Week, led by WorldGBC and its network of over 46,000 members, aims to drive local action essential for global sustainability. GBCs, present in over 75 countries, represent 60% of the world’s building stock and 65% of global GDP, covering nations responsible for 72% of global built environment emissions.
As an active member of the World Green Building Council, IGBC is hosting several events during the Green Building Week. These include a national webinar series on climate change solutions, waste management sessions with Eastern Railways, and the launch of IGBC student chapters in Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mysuru, and Bengaluru. These initiatives are designed to integrate traditional and modern architectural designs for a sustainable future.
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C Shekar Reddy, National Vice Chairman of IGBC, stated: “Green Building Week is a vital global movement promoting sustainable infrastructure and buildings. IGBC’s initiatives aim to balance human needs with environmental stewardship through innovative and responsible development practices.”
IGBC promotes innovation in building technologies and materials, supporting net zero goals through research and collaboration with industry experts, government bodies, and academic institutions. Its Net Zero Carbon Rating System emphasizes low-embodied carbon materials, renewable energy, and Whole Building Life Cycle Analysis, addressing both Design & Construction and Operations phases.
CII-IGBC’s Net Zero Mission aspires to achieve 100% net zero embodied carbon by 2050 for new buildings and infrastructure while working towards making all buildings, including existing ones, net zero operational carbon. The Net Zero Energy, Water, Waste, and Carbon rating systems present opportunities for Navi Mumbai’s building sector to lead in adopting Net Zero practices and contribute to India’s goal of becoming a Net Zero country by 2070.
