Godrej Switches to 100% Green Energy; Builds 3D Printed Office from RCA

We have implemented eco-friendly production processes and energy-efficient technologies to minimize our carbon footprint; we also adhere to stringent waste management protocols, and the principles of Circular Economy.

Abhijeet Gawde - Head of Business Development & Marketing, Godrej Construction

Godrej products and plants receive IGBC’s ‘Green Pro’ certification.

Godrej Construction is making significant strides in construction practices through cost- and time efficiency, sustainability, and innovation. The company has received the ‘Green Pro’ certificate from Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) for their Ready-Mix Concrete (RMC) products such as Enviro TUFF, Xtra TUFF, Easy TUFF. Our 4 RMC plants in the Mumbai-MMR and Pune region have also received the ‘Green Pro’ certification by IGBC.

The Godrej TUFF brand of Construction Materials offers a breakthrough range of customised and environmentally conscious products. Enviro TUFF is an eco-friendly concrete mix produced by blending industrial by-products like recycled Fly Ash or Grounded Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS) which helps lower the carbon footprint of a project and thereby improve its Green Building Rating.

Using and recycling concrete debris from demolished structures

We have deployed Circular Economy design principles of ‘Recover, Recycle and Rebuild’ for recycling concrete debris to produce prefabricated concrete products such as building blocks, pavers, culverts, ducts and other customised precast concrete products.

The company has set up an automated Recycled Concrete Materials (RCM) manufacturing plant at Vikhroli, Mumbai, that runs on 100% Green Power, and has been awarded the ‘Green Co’ Gold Certification by IGBC. It manufactures concrete blocks for walls and pavers using concrete debris recycled from demolished concrete structures from buildings and infrastructure projects, which would otherwise end up in the city landfills. So far, we have recycled over 30,000 metric tonnes of concrete debris.

As part of the prestigious Mumbai Coastal Road project, we have supplied 440 large precast concrete box culverts, each weighing 30 to 35 metric tonnes. These box culverts have been used for the construction of storm water outfall into the Arabian Sea. The box culverts have been manufactured to withstand the harsh conditions of the coastal environment, and also the heavy traffic loading conditions.

To contribute towards sustainable development, our concrete mix design has used up to 10% recycled concrete mix in the manufacturing of these box culverts. This aspect was incorporated into the design of the concrete structures in coordination with the project consultants and authorities. Godrej Construction is one of the first in the RMC industry to switch to 100% green energy. Our 6 out of 7 RMC manufacturing plants have switched to using Green Power for which Maharashtra State Electricity Board (MSEB) has issued a ‘green energy certificate’ to the company.

Godrej & Boyce constructs a fully functional office within 40 hours using 3D Construction Printing Technology

Through research and development, we explore new construction materials and techniques such as 3D Construction Printing Technology to enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability.

Godrej Construction unveiled 'The Cocoon', a 500 sq.ft. 3D printed office at Khalapur; it was installed and made fully functional within 40 hours. The unique, modular office incorporates advanced engineering techniques integrated with a modular construction process.

The design of ‘The Cocoon’ is an organic continuum where the walls and ceiling are not separate components; rather, they merge. The office is thoughtfully designed to explore the potential of 3DCP technology, showcasing design flexibility through an unconventional curvilinear elliptical design. The entire layout is column-free, offering maximum usable office space, installed with a prefabricated toilet unit.

Its construction was planned using tools like Building Information Modelling (BIM), Lean Construction principles, and 3D Construction Printing, ensuring maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Construction included complete installation of 3D printed modules, civil works, waterproofing, flooring, external & internal painting, electrical works, lighting, AC installation, plumbing, drainage & sanitation fixtures, office furniture and landscaping – all in under 40 hours - demonstrating the speed at which the construction processes can be completed while ensuring sustainability.


The office was created using a sustainable concrete mix design comprising 20% Recycled Concrete Aggregates (RCA), sourced from concrete waste debris, recycled at the Godrej & Boyce Recycled Concrete Materials manufacturing plant at Vikhroli.

This achievement marks a significant stride in construction practices, emphasising cost-efficiency, sustainability, time effectiven- ess, and innovation that redefine industry standards. For this project, Godrej Construction worked in co-ordination with Tvasta, a start-up founded by alumni of IIT Madras.

The Cocoon isn't just about speed and efficiency – it's also about sustainability - from its use of recycled concrete aggregates sourced from construction debris to its progressive solar tree structure that generates solar energy using photovoltaic panels, making it an off-grid structure. In the surrounding area, the company has installed Reed Beds that are used to treat and improve waste water quality prior to discharging it into the environment.