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Foreword from the IGBC
India is witnessing tremendous growth in infrastructure and construction development. The construction industry in India is one of the largest economic activities and is growing at an average rate of 9.5% as compared to the global average of 5%. As the sector is growing rapidly, preserving the environment poses a host of challenges. To enable the construction industry to be environmentally sensitive, CII-Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre has established the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). IGBC is a consensus driven not-forprofit council representing the building industry, consisting of more than 600 committed members. The council encourages builders, developers and owners to build green to enhance the economic and environmental performance of buildings.
The Green Building Movement in India has been spearheaded by IGBC since 2001, by creating national awareness. The council’s activities have enabled a market transformation with regard to Green Building concepts, materials and technologies.
IGBC continuously works to provide tools that facilitate the adoption of green building practices in India. The development of IGBC Green Factory Building Rating System is another important step in this direction.
IGBC Membership
IGBC draws its strength from its members who have been partners in facilitating the Green Building Movement in India. The local chapters led by individual champions and committed members have been instrumental in reaching out the vision of the IGBC at the regional levels. IGBC is today seen as a leader in spearheading the Indian green building movement. The council is member driven and consensus based.
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