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The CII – Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre is a joint initiative of Government of Andhra Pradesh, Godrej & Boyce Mfg Co and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) with the technical support of USAID – a unique model of public-private partnership.
CII – Godrej GBC is the “Centre of Excellence” for Energy, Environment & Recycling, Green Buildings, Renewable Energy and Climate change activities in India.
CII – Godrej GBC has been awarded the prestigious “Platinum Rating” of the US Green Building Council. This is the first building outside USA and the third building in the world to be awarded the platinum rating. |
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The following services will be offered from GBC: |
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a) Energy Audits |
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Introduction |
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Energy Management Cell (EMC) of CII was formed in the year 1989 with the objective of promoting energy efficiency in the Indian industry. The cell is offering services from Chennai, Chandigarh and Ahmedabad. A thirty member technical team is involved in carrying out various activities to catalyse and facilitate energy efficiency in all sectors of the Indian industry. |
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Range of Services |
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Detailed energy audits in all types of industries such as Cement, Paper, Chemical, Petrochemical, Copper, Zinc, Engineering, Foundry etc. |
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In-house and center-wise intensive training programs on Energy Conservation (Encon) |
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Organising Encon Missions - visit to select energy efficient units |
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Technical Seminars and workshops on Energy Conservation and Management |
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Specific energy consumption norms for different sectors of industry |
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Publications related to energy efficiency and energy conservation ideas |
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Energy Summits |
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International conference-cum-exhibition on latest trends in energy efficiency |
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Detailed feasibility studies on cogeneration |
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Detailed feasibility studies on latest energy saving & environment friendly technologies |
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Achievements in a Nutshell |
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CII-Energy Management Cell has been selected as the winner of the National "Best Energy Auditor Award", instituted by PCRA (Petroleum Conservation Research Association, Government of India) for the Fifth Successive Year (2001-02). This prestigious award, instituted by PCRA includes a trophy and certificate, which is in recognition of the outstanding contribution made by CII to the cause of Energy Conservation
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b) Green Building Services |
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A Green building is one that is environmentally responsible, profitable and a healthy place to live and work. Green buildings ensure that waste is minimised at every stage during the construction and operation of the building resulting in low costs.
Green Building applies to both existing and new constructions, from a simple commercial space to large development projects.
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Benefits of Green Building |
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Green Buildings offer a range of economic and environmental benefits: |
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30% to 40% reduction in operation cost |
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Green corporate image |
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Health and safety of building occupants |
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Enhance occupant comfort |
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Improve productivity of occupants |
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Imbibe best operational practices from day one |
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Incorporate latest techniques and technologies |
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Typical features of Green Building |
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Services offered by CII-Godrej GBC |
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Step 1: Feasibility study |
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The objective of feasibility study is to explore evaluate and recommend:
Methodology of achieving Green Building Rating
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Benefits that can accure |
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Implementation of certification process |
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Assessment of additional investment and time required to achieve Green Building Ratings |
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Step 2: Implementation of rating process |
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Overall facilitation |
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Integration with architects, builders, HVAC and other consultants |
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Detailed training for the building project team
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Facilitation of documentation process |
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Monitoring of building performance |
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c) Green Audits |
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What is Green?
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Green is the voluntary pursuit of any activity that encompasses the concern for energy efficiency, environmental management, water management, renewable energy, waste management and recycling. |
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Approach to Green |
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The approach to Green audit is based on the premise that any pollution is a form of economic waste i.e., “Pollution = Inefficiency”
The conventional approach is to look at end-of-the-pipe solutions to reduce inefficiency. A proactive approach would be to focus on the root cause of inefficiency, which in turn will open up new opportunities for resource and cost savings. The means of achieving this is through a comprehensive Green Audit. |
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Benefits |
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The major benefits that a company can achieve by undergoing a green audit are Resource conservation, Energy optimization, Water conservation, Optimization of chemical usage and Effective waste management and recycling techniques. The company also benefits tremendously by a green corporate image. |
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d) ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 |
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Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14000) helps an organization systematically manage its environmental impacts associated with its activities, products and services and increase its operating efficiency. Environmental Management Systems can result in both business and environmental benefits. An EMS may help in:
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Improved environmental performance |
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Enhanced compliance to statutory regulations |
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Prevention of pollution |
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Conservation of resources |
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Reducing / Mitigating risks |
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Attracting new customers and markets |
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Improved employee employer relationship |
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Enhanced image with public, regulators and stakeholders |
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Increased efficiency / reduced costs |
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OHSAS 18001 |
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Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSAS) is a systematic approach to enhance organization’s safety and health activities thus ensuring not only compliance to statutory regulations but also minimizing work place hazards.
Reinforcing existing operations with a comprehensive approach to OHSAS system allows an organization to eliminate or minimize risks and achieve safer and improved efficiency. |
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e) Water Management Services |
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Water Management services would focus on the following:
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A detailed study of water & wastewater management practices in different industries and buildings, to find opportunities for water and cost savings by performance enhancement of existing and future facilities |
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Integration of water management with process needs by adopting “reduce, Re-use and Recycle” concepts to achieve “Zero Discharge”
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Exploring the opportunities for reducing energy and chemical consumption in water & wastewater treatment systems |
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Technical assistance in implementing latest water and wastewater treatment technologies |
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Propagating water saving equipment & devices and Training programme on water management |
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f) Renewable Energy Services
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Renewable Energy, being one of the vital areas for achieving sustainable development,
CII – Godrej GBC is promoting green power in India. |
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The services offered in Renewable Energy are : |
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Feasibility studies of industrial renewable energy projects in wind, solar thermal and biomass sectors |
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Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPL)
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g) Technology Centre |
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CII-Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre (CII-Godrej GBC), a centre of excellence in energy, environment and climate change has been awarded the most prestigious "Platinum Rating" by US Green Building Council under their LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental design) programme.
CII-Godrej GBC invites you to be part of this success and participate at the Technology Centre, which forms an integral part of the landmark building.
The Technology Centre to be located in the prestigious platinum rated CII-Godrej GBC building, has been launched to facilitate information dissemination by acting as venue to demonstrate "Green" products and technologies.
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h) Incubation |
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The concept of “Incubation” for hatching technology led or technology driven entrepreneurship is an extremely interesting one for a variety of reasons.
The emergence and the growth of the concept of Business Incubators is in many ways a recognition of the fact that creative technology development processes cannot be left entirely to the market forces and need self-conscious, sensitively designed interventions in the public-private partnership modes.
A natural eco system functions as a closed cycle involving slow changes. Changes occur at a pace that allows time for the adoption of the natural environment. Sustainability will require the adoption of a system that models natural processes. We at CII Godrej GBC have innovative means of nurturing your concept for gainful utilization in the society.
Green Business Incubation at CII Sohrabji Godrej Green Business centre aims at a proactive pursuits of business opportunities , imaginative ways of propagating the value chain thro' concept marketing to CII's strong network of Industry fraternity and nurtures the same by our strong inhouse capabilities. At GBC, we guide you to a strong footing in the ever changing scenario and ensure the concepts get adopted over a period.
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Spectrum of Services : |
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The Green Business Incubation Cell offers the following services:
Networking : with institutions, R&D institutions, Venture Capitalists, Angel Investors.
Mentoring : from conceptualization to commercialization
Legal and patenting support : through the CII- AP Technology Development & Promotion Centre
Technical Consultancy : to provide expertise outside the domain of the entrepreneur
Product / Concept Promotion
Hyderabad Industries Ltd., a leading building products company of the C K Birla Group has availed of the Networking service which has contributed greatly for the promotion of their eco friendly building products. |
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Contact Details
S Raghupathy
Confederation of Indian Industry
CII – Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre
Tel: 91-40-23112971 – 73 ; Fax: 91-40-23112837
Email: gbc@ciionline.org; Website : www.greenbusinesscentre.com
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