Hyderabad: In a groundbreaking initiative to propel India’s sustainable development journey, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) joined forces to organise the ‘Green Building Congress-2023 (GBC 2023).’ Collaborating with the Tamil Nadu government, this three-day conference unfolded in Chennai from November 23 to 25, 2023, bringing together a confluence of industry leaders, policymakers, and experts.
IGBC, a key player in India’s journey towards achieving Net Zero Carbon Emission goals, announced the country’s first ‘Net Zero Carbon’ rating system during the conference.
Sri City, one of the Steering Committee and Expo sub-committee members, has been involved in organizing the GBC’23, since March 2023. In addition to serving as sponsors, Sri City and some of the constituent industrial units, like Daikin, Blue Star, Thermax, and Hunter Douglas, took an active part in the event. In the Expo on Green and Low Carbon Buildings/Products/Technologies’ held at the venue, Sri City showcased a wide range of green initiatives, ranging from eco-friendly infrastructure to solid waste reduction programmes.
These units have highlighted their projects designed to reduce environmental impact through energy-efficient technology and ethical production methods. During the conclave, Blue Star plant in Sri City, which has been adjudged as the best environment-friendly smart designed facility, was awarded IGBC’s Gold rating.
Commenting on Sri City’s participation in the congress, Dr. Ravindra Sannareddy, Founder Managing Director, Sri City, congratulated Blue Star for bagging the recognition, and stated that,”The conference served as a platform for Sri City and the industrial units to demonstrate their commitment to net-zero goals, green building designs, sustainability practices, and innovative approaches to energy and water conservation. As these initiatives continue to gain momentum, Sri City stands as a testament to the transformative power of sustainable practices in shaping the industrial landscape of the future.”
