A new campaign seeks to make new housing developments sustainable by 2022 to help the country meet its ambitious climate goals.
India’s top builders have pledged to make at least a fifth of their new housing developments sustainable by 2022, as the country looks to tap sectors other than renewable energy to meet its ambitious climate goals.
The campaign is led by the Sustainable Housing Leadership Consortium (SHLC) comprising builders Godrej Properties, Mahindra Lifespaces, Shapoorji Pallonji, Tata Housing and VBHC Value Homes. It is backed by the Ministry of Housing.
Builders will use mainly local and recycled material, and design homes that conserve water and electricity and make best use of natural light and wind patterns, while also pursuing more energy-efficient methods of construction.
“The construction industry has one of the biggest carbon footprints, so it’s really important for us to take action to minimise the impact,” said Jaimin Desai, head of design and sustainability, Mahindra Lifespaces.
“This initiative pushes us to incorporate sustainability right from the selection of the site to the design, the use of materials and in increasing awareness in the industry, as well as among our clients,” he added.
(Source: eco-business.com)
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