IGBC Celebrates World Earth Day 2025 with Green Crusaders Felicitation Program
Promoting Sustainable Building Practices and the Path
to Net Zero
The IGBC Green
Crusaders Initiative is a flagship program by the CII Indian Green Building
Council (IGBC) that recognizes and celebrates individuals, organizations, and
projects demonstrating outstanding leadership in advancing green building
practices and environmental sustainability. Launched to inspire widespread
adoption of eco-friendly construction, the initiative honours those who
contribute significantly to the green building movement through innovation,
commitment, and measurable impact—accelerating India’s transition toward Net
Zero buildings and a sustainable built environment.
India, April 22, 2025 – The Confederation of Indian Industry’s Indian Green
Building Council (IGBC), a leading voice for sustainable construction practices
in India, celebrated World Earth Day 2025 with a special Green
Crusaders Felicitation Program, honoring trailblazers who are driving the
green building revolution across the nation.
The Green Crusaders included some marquee names like
Blue Star Godrej, DCB Bank, HDFC Bank, Infosys, Dominos, Wipro, Balrampur
Chini, Indian Oil Corp. Ltd., LTI Mindtree Ltd. and IIM Shillong.
This year's World Earth Day theme, “Our
Power, Our Planet”, focused on the urgent need for clean energy solutions
and sustainable development. Mr. C Shekhar Reddy, National Vice Chairman,
CII Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), delivered the keynote address,
emphasizing the role of the building sector in achieving the global goal of
tripling clean electricity by 2030.
In his address, Mr. Reddy highlighted the significance
of green buildings as power savers, generators, and protectors of the
planet. He noted that more than 142 new projects, covering over 875
million square feet across 14 sectors, have been registered with IGBC,
marking a significant milestone in India’s green building journey. This brings
the total number of IGBC-registered projects to 15,800+, spanning an
impressive 13.56 billion square feet, which demonstrates the growing
commitment of the building sector towards sustainable practices.
“Buildings must evolve from being energy consumers
to energy producers, integrating renewable energy technologies, and reducing
our dependence on external resources,” Mr. Reddy remarked. He also
emphasized that Net Zero buildings—those that are self-sufficient in
terms of energy, water, and waste—are the future of sustainable construction in
India.
IGBC’s efforts are further supported by state and
central governments across the country, with 13 states offering
various incentives for IGBC-certified green building projects, such as additional
FAR, IGBC fee reimbursements, and subsidies for green
infrastructure. At the central government level, the Ministry of Environment,
Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has expedited clearances for projects
adopting IGBC Green Building Ratings.
Over 150 projects are currently pursuing IGBC Net
Zero Energy, Water, Waste-to-Landfill, and Carbon Ratings,
setting a clear direction for India's sustainable construction landscape.
IGBC’s vast network of 30 chapters across the country plays a crucial
role in promoting these principles, facilitating collaboration, and driving the
green building movement at every level.
Mr. Reddy concluded his address by calling on
developers, architects, engineers, policymakers, and all stakeholders in the
building sector to embrace green and Net Zero principles with
urgency and commitment. “This is not just about saving energy; it’s about
securing a sustainable, healthier future for our children and grandchildren,”
he said.
The IGBC Green Crusaders initiative continues
to inspire countless projects across India to take up the mantle of sustainable
building. As India moves forward in its pursuit of a Net Zero future,
the efforts of the Green Crusaders will remain vital in shaping a greener, more
resilient planet.
About
CII-Indian Green Building Council -
The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) was established by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in 2001 to actively promote the Green Building concept in India.
The Council, with 30 Chapters
across India, is represented by all stakeholders of the construction industry
comprising corporate, government, and nodal agencies, architects, product
manufacturers, institutions, and more. The Council also works with governments,
the World Green Building Council, and bilateral and multilateral agencies in
promoting green building concepts in India.
With a registered Green Building footprint of 13.56
billion sq. ft, and with over 15,800+ projects adopting IGBC’s 32 rating
systems, the Green Building movement in India has been advancing at a rapid
pace and transforming India, into one of the global leaders in green built
environment. IGBC is a market leader with about 90% of the India’s green
building projects adopting IGBC Green and Net Zero Rating Systems.
