AP to introduce star rating to recognise companies on circular economy credentials

Andhra Pradesh will introduce a pioneering 1 to 5-star certification scheme to recognise companies based on their circular-economy performance.

In order to advance this initiative through a comprehensive and integrated approach, Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) and the Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (APIIC) will sign MoU shortly, informed sources told Bizz Buzz on Thursday.

By aligning reputational benefits with tangible incentives, this scheme drives voluntary overachievement and sets a new national standard for industrial sustainability. The Green Star Rating initiative by the APPCB will be the first of its kind in India.

Each star level corresponds to progressively higher waste-diversion and resource-recovery benchmarks.

Rated firms will receive fast-track environmental permits, streamlined regulatory clearances and exclusive branding rights (use of the “Green Star” logo) to showcase their leadership.