IGBC unveils India's first net zero carbon rating system at GBC 2023

The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), in collaboration with the Tamil Nadu Government, inaugurated the Green Building Congress 2023, unveiling India's pioneering 'Net Zero Carbon' rating system. The event recognized outstanding schools in environmental initiatives and showcased updated rating systems for buildings, campuses, and factories. IGBC Chairman, Gurmit Singh Arora, emphasized the transformative potential of the Net Zero system and its alignment with India's climate goals. The conference, attended by industry leaders and policymakers, focuses on advancing Net Zero through decarbonization, reinforcing India's global leadership in sustainable building practices.

Gurmit Singh Arora added that “The benefits of this rating system are multifaceted. Beyond supporting India's climate goals through carbon reduction, it encourages resource efficiency, adoption of energy-efficient systems, integration of renewable energy sources, responsible water use, waste minimization, and climate-resilient building designs. The rating system presents an excellent opportunity for the building sector to lead the adoption of Net Zero practices and facilitate India's transformation into one of the foremost countries achieving Net Zero by 2050.”