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Shri Sanjay Pant, DDG (Standardization), BIS delivered a Thematic Address on Navigating Resource Scarcity through a Comprehensive Approach towards Sustainability in the 16th GRIHA Summit on the theme of accelerating climate action in the built environment, organized by The Energy and Resources Institute in New Delhi. In his address, Shri Pant explained his Sustainability Model for Built Environment and how the network of Indian Standards on products and practices on various competing technologies and the NBC can help achieve orderly, safe and disaster resilient, accessible and sustainable development. GRIHA Council #Sustainability #standardization #indianstandards #grihasummit #BIS #EnergyStandards

#FEED2025 #Partner Welcoming GRIHA Council as the Outreach and Network Partner for FEED 2025! Curious to explore how strategic business leadership and data-driven innovation can enhance energy management and drive decarbonisation efforts across sectors? Join us at FEED 2025: https://feedconference.in/ #AEEE #EnergyEfficiency #Decarbonisation #SmartInnovation #ResilientEconomies #India #SustainableFuture #EnergyTransition #Energy #Industry #GreenJobs #ClimateFinance #ClimateAction #GreenFinance #GreenInvestments

Driving Sustainability with GRIHA Council. In a recently concluded 16th GRIHA Summit, We have participated to advance sustainable practices and green initiatives across India. Sustainability and green products in pipes are crucial for both environmental and economic reasons. Here's an overview of their importance Lubrizol CPVC plumbing pipes are a key example of sustainable and green products in the plumbing industry.. Our Flowguard CPVC offer several environmental and economic benefits, making them an ideal choice for eco-conscious construction projects. Here’s a breakdown of their importance: 1. Environmental Benefits with reduced carbon footprints, Energy saving during installation, lower emissions during production 2. Water and Resource Conservation with Leak proof design, Non - toxic and safe drinking water against other plumbing alternatives in market like PEX, GI, Composite. etc. 3. Compliance with Green Building Standards like GRIHA Council, CII - Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), ASSOCHAM (The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India) We believe that small, meaningful actions can create a big impact. Together, we can contribute to a greener, more sustainable India. Join us in this journey and help us spread the message of sustainability! I would like to thank Sanjay Seth for providing such a wonderful platform to us to showcase our new Green Innovations Ishant Mahendru Prasenjit Misra GRIHA CouncilThe Lubrizol Corporation Lubrizol CPVC Flowguard CPVC blazemaster India

Exciting News! Our Article Shortlisted for Publication in Shashwat! We are excited to announce that our article, "Accelerating Climate Action by Curbing Building Sector Emissions", has been shortlisted for publication in this year’s annual magazine, Shashwat – Let Nature Be! GRIHA Council This recognition highlights our work on: Reducing carbon emissions in the building sector. Promoting sustainable design and energy-efficient practices. Driving actionable insights for a net-zero future. A big thank you to the editorial team of Shashwat GRIHA Council for considering our efforts in aligning with this year’s theme of sustainability and environmental harmony. We’re excited to contribute to meaningful discussions on climate action and sustainability. Stay tuned for more updates! #Sustainability #ClimateAction #GreenBuildings #EnergyEfficiency #Shashwat #LetNatureBe #GRIHA #GREENBUILDINGS #CARBONEMISSION #ARCHITECTURE #CARBONBUDGET #ZEROCARBON #CLIMATECHANGE Basavanna Mahesh Eunice Miraclyn Chaithra Rajshekar

🌱🌏 Transforming India’s Built Environment Towards Net Zero 🌿🏢 On December 11, 2024, Greenfinch Real Estate Engineers & Consultants, in collaboration with IFC - International Finance Corporation, hosted an inspiring event at Novotel Chandigarh focused on Mainstreaming Green Building Practices. This dynamic half-day gathering brought together thought leaders, policymakers, industry experts, and financial stakeholders to chart a path toward a sustainable future with the theme: “Towards Net Zero: Transforming India’s Built Environment.” 🌟 Highlights from the Event: 🌍 1️⃣ Roadmap to Decarbonizing Buildings: Industry experts unveiled practical strategies and solutions to decarbonize buildings, with a spotlight on certifications like EDGE Green Buildings India by IFC and GRIHA by GRIHA Council. 🌿 Inspiring case studies from affordable housing and commercial spaces demonstrated real-world innovation and lessons learned in the journey toward sustainable development. 2️⃣ Green Financing for Sustainable Real Estate: Financial leaders explored green financing opportunities, sharing insights into eligibility criteria, innovative funding mechanisms, and impactful case studies. These discussions provided a clear pathway for developers, buyers, and financiers to align with sustainable investments in the real estate sector. The commitment from government bodies, developers, and financiers alike is paving the way for a Net Zero Built Environment. 🌿🌟 We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed panelists and moderators for their invaluable contributions to the event’s success. Your insights and experiences were truly inspiring. 🌟 Special Thanks To: 🌿 Sh. M.P. Singh (Director, PEDA EC) 🌱 Ar. Sapna Prabhakar (Chief Architect, Punjab) 🌿 Sukhchain Singh (HAREDA) 🌱 manav jain (Department of Local Government, Punjab) 🌿 MONEY KHANNA (PEDA EC) 🌱 Shabnam Bassi (GRIHA Council) 🌿 Mr. Jit Kumar Gupta (Former Chief Town Planner, Sahara Prime City) 🌱 Kunal Wadhwani (HDFC Capital Advisors Limited) 🌿 Mr. Jagjit Singh Majha (CREDAI Punjab & CII - Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Punjab Chapter) 🌱 Alka Dhingra (CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY) With additional appreciation to Autif Sayyed | Aafsha Kansal | Shabnam Bassi | Dr Amit Dass | Jaspreet Singh Brar for their valuable contributions. This collaborative effort is a testament to the power of partnerships and shared vision. Together, we are making strides toward decarbonizing India’s built environment, paving the way for a more sustainable future. Here’s to continued momentum and collective action! 🌱🌍🏢 #NetZero #GreenBuildings #SustainableDevelopment #TowardsNetZero 💚

On December 5th, at the 16th GRIHA Summit, Sudheer Perla, Managing Director for Tabreed Asia shared his insights during the session on "Elevating Existing Buildings for Sustainability". He discussed the challenges and opportunities for cooling, which accounts for about 60% of energy consumption in buildings. He demonstrated how, through our partnership with Tata Realty, Tabreed is optimising cooling efficiency at Intellion Park in Gurugram. GRIHA Council #SustainableCooling #GRIHASummit #EnergyEfficiency #UrbanDevelopment #Tabreed

Greenfinch Real Estate Engineers & Consultants proudly participated in the 16th GRIHA National Summit on December 4th and 5th, organized by the GRIHA Council. The summit provided an excellent opportunity to connect with renowned industry leaders and green building experts, including Sanjay Seth and Shabnam Bassi, paving the way for impactful collaborations toward a sustainable future. 🌱 #Sustainability #GRIHASummit #GreenBuilding

#News #Alert 📢 The main topics of discussion this year included controlling urban heat, investigating biophilic designs and cutting-edge building materials, providing incentives for advancing low-carbon development, the function of communities, and modernizing existing infrastructure. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dMyAqNTs  Sonal Desai Renjini Liza Varghese #AISGlassXperts #DrVibhaDhawan #ESG #EsgNews #ESGnewsearth #Frameworks #GreenRatingforIntegratedHabitatAssessment GRIHA Council #InfrastructureRatingforHighwaysPorts #AdityaBhutani #SanjaySeth #MeenakashiLekhi #Netzero #News #sustainability #Sustainabilityframeworks TERI - The Energy and Resources Institute WriteCanvas (Connecting the Green Dots...)

We are incredibly proud to share that Project #MahindraCentralis, #Pune, was recognised with a provisional 3-star GRIHA rating at the GRIHA Summit 2024. This honour is a result of our team's relentless efforts over the past 5-6 years, from precertification to the final certification. Our efforts made sustainability a priority through every phase, right from #design and procurement to #construction and handover processes. Our 100% green portfolio since 2014 reflects our unwavering commitment to ushering in a green future. This #recognition only fuels our mission of crafting green homes and fostering a culture of #sustainable living. As we celebrate this milestone, we'd like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our colleagues, partners, and customers for making this win possible, and to the GRIHA Council for this recognition and their support. Here's to building a greener tomorrow together! Amit Sinha, Abhimanyu Mathur, Jitesh Donga, SUDHARSHAN KR, Dr. Sunita Purushottam, VIKRANT BHOLE, Sachin Khot, Rita Medhi, sony s, ABHISHEK NILEGAONKAR, Lalit Dembla, Himanshu Manjrekar, Mahesh Kanak #MahindraLifespaces #CraftingLife 

We are pleased to share that Rachika A. Sahay, Partner, recently shared her insights in a panel discussion on "Incentives for a Low-Carbon Future" during the 16th GRIHA Summit in Delhi. The session explored the critical role of green finance and sustainable practices in shaping the future of building and development. Rachika emphasized the need for continued incentives in the sector to propel much required investments and growth. The discussion was chaired by Dr. Dhruba Purkayastha, PhD, Director, Growth and Institutional Advancement, Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW). Other esteemed panelists included Saurabh Diddi, Director, Bureau Of Energy Efficiency (Bee), Ministry of Power, Government of India; Neha Khanna, Senior Manager, Climate Finance, Climate Policy Initiative; Sandeep Sonigra, Managing Director, Orange County Group; Zohaib Siddique, Senior General Manager - Architecture & Design, Whiteland Corporation; and Archit Batra, Head - New Business Initiatives, FCF India. GRIHA Council #GRIHA #GRIHA4All #GRIHASummit #GreenBuilding #ClimateAction #EnergyEfficiency #CarbonCredits #Sustainability #GreenFinance #ArgusPartners