GRIHA NEWSLETTER
 
April 2022
 
 
         
  Message from the CEO
Mr. Sanjay Seth, CEO GRIHA Council
 
Indian cities are expanding exponentially and with it is the quantum of solid waste generated. In 2020, India generated about 62 million tonnes of solid waste which is projected to rise to 150 million tonnes by 2030. Of this only 85% is collected and of which, only 30% is treated. The remaining waste is disposed of into unregulated landfills or burned, contributing significantly to environmental degradation. Comprehensive solid waste management is crucial for the protection of public health, safety, and environmental quality.

The government, as a part of their commitment towards the country’s development, has taken up various large scale initiatives to address India’s waste management issues. In line with these precedents, I am happy to announce that, GRIHA Council has launched the ‘GRIHA Zero Waste Certification’. This programme provides certification for zero waste development projects based on a waste audit and includes technical consultancy for comprehensive and customized solid waste management. GRIHA’s Zero Waste Certification aims to help fulfil the targets 12.4 and 12.5 of “Sustainable Development Goal 12- Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns”. I encourage each one of you to embrace ‘Zero Waste’ concepts and adopt integrated circular economy solutions to minimize the impact of development on the environment.

It is the rich experience of stakeholders and their feedback on our initiatives that strengthen our contributions to the sustainability development in India; and on that note, I invite you to attend the 4th GRIHA Consultant Meet on 22nd April 2022 at the India Habitat Centre. Let us come together to aim for and achieve more key milestones in this sector.

It's also time to mark your calendar for the awaited annual event- The GRIHA Summit 2022, which has been scheduled for 15th and 16th December 2022. We're excited to have you join us for two days of deliberations, collaborations and education.
 
  Important Announcements
 
  Green Building Auditor Programme
 
Empanelment of GRIHA green building auditors has been developed with an objective of creating a database of BEE certified energy managers or auditors or ECBC master trainers or ECBC Expert Professionals who are proficient in providing technical support to prospective projects that are registered under any variant of GRIHA.

Interested candidates may submit their applications to GRIHA Council using the link mentioned below. The empanelled green building auditors based on specific evaluation criteria, and will be listed on the GRIHA website with their contact details and the link to their websites (if any).

Click here to register https://www.grihaindia.org/empanelment-of-griha-green-building-auditor
 
  April 22, 2022, Fourth GRIHA Consultant Meet, Juniper Hall, IHC
 
Click here to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnbCuQCjsAtcKA6-8s8evSXF7D04rlOg90zWDdBwSn4pM0jw/viewform
 
  GRIHA Empanelled Consultant
 
GRIHA Council offers an opportunity to Green Building Consulting firms to associate through empanelment for being associated with GRIHA Council and promoting the GRIHA rating and its variants PAN India.

Empanelment of GRIHA consulting firm has been developed with an objective of creating a database of firms that are proficient of providing technical support to prospective projects that are registered under any variant of GRIHA.

Interested firms may submit their applications to GRIHA Council. The firms are empanelled based on specific evaluation criteria. The empanelled consulting firms are listed on the GRIHA website with their contact details and the link to their websites.

The latest consulting firm to get empanelled with us is Ela Green Buildings and Infrastructure Consultants Pvt. Ltd.

Click here for further details- https://www.grihaindia.org/empanelment-griha
 
  GRIHA Catalyst Members
 
Academic institutions play a vital role in shaping budding minds to build and sustain a better tomorrow. This is done by imbibing skills such as critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity, and so on. GRIHA Council comprehends that sustainability is not only a desirable skill set but also a mindset with which the present generation must grow. In line with these thoughts, the CATALYST membership is developed for academic institutions across the nation.

The latest institutes to become GRIHA SILVER and GOLD catalyst members are Chandigarh University, Punjab and Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College, Coimbatore respectively.

Click here for further details- https://www.grihaindia.org/catalyst-members
 
  GRIHA 4 Star Provisional Rating Awarded to Polite Precisa, Pune, Maharashtra
 
The project has demonstrated 55.82% reduction in energy consumption compared to GRIHA benchmark. 46.95% of building water demand has been reduced by installing low flow plumbing fixtures and 31.05% of water savings was achieved in landscape water requirement through use of efficient irrigation systems. Furthermore, 76% of the habitable spaces are day lit and meet the daylight factors prescribed by the National Building Code of India.

Click here for further details- https://www.grihaindia.org/sites/default/files/sites/default/files/pdf/case-studies/polite-precisa_0.pdf
 
  GRIHA 3 Star Provisional Rating Awarded to Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University Hostel Block, Fursatganj, Uttar Pradesh
 
The project has demonstrated 30.9% reduction in energy consumption compared to GRIHA benchmark. 52.44% of building water demand has been reduced by installing low flow plumbing fixtures and 57.25% of water savings was achieved in landscape water requirement through use of efficient irrigation systems. Furthermore, 81% of the habitable spaces are day lit and meet the daylight factors prescribed by the National Building Code of India.

Click here for further details- https://www.grihaindia.org/sites/default/files/sites/default/files/pdf/case-studies/rajiv-gandhi-aviation-univ-hostel.pdf
 
  GRIHA Certified Professional Examination on V.2019 in the upcoming months
Month Date
April 22.04.2022
May 20.05.2022
 
More details such eligibility, examination format; validity and calendar for the year 2021-22 can be referred on https://www.grihaindia.org/griha-community.


  New Products have been enlisted in the GRIHA Product Catalogue
Company name: Orient Bell
Product name: Anti-skid floor tiles, digital forever floor tiles, digital floor tiles, digital glazed vitrified tiles, double charge tiles, forever tiles, polished glazed vitrified tiles, polished vitrified tiles.
Product typology: Flooring
  Editor’s Choice
These 11 States Are Leading India’s Transition to EVs With Key Policy Initiatives

According to a recent report by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), in February, India’s electric vehicles segment saw a 58 per cent growth when compared to January, and around 297 per cent increase when compared to the previous year. This data definitely underlines the rapid growth in the EV segment of India, which has gained widespread acceptance over the last few years.

Data shows that among Indian states, Uttar Pradesh tops the list with 2,55,770 registered EVs, followed by Delhi with 1,25,347, Karnataka with 72,544, Bihar with 58,104 and Maharashtra with 52,506 EV registrations.

The increase in EV sales, even amidst a global pandemic, isn’t attributed to the impending hike in fuel prices alone, but also to the increased awareness and changing public consciousness around understanding clean energy. The central government and different state governments have been encouraging the adoption and manufacture of electric vehicles by introducing several policies as well as tax deductions.
This Entrepreneur’s 100% Tree-Free Paper Saves 30000 Litres Of Water Every Day

Growing up amid the sprawling greenery of Coorg, Kavya Madappa always harboured a deep connection with nature. But statistics surrounding environmental degradation worried her — every year, around 3-4 billion trees are cut to manufacture paper.

Her part of the solution to this is Bluecat Paper, her startup which makes tree-free paper by using industrial and agro-waste including textile waste from cotton industries, linen, flax, hemp, lemongrass, mulberry bark, rice stubble, coffee husk, banana fibre and elephant dung. This biodegradable paper is then turned into a range of products, ranging from stationery to decor.

Kavya’s startup also ensures that minimal chemicals are used in the manufacturing process of their eco-friendly product. Moreover, by upcycling waste, the startup saves about 30 tonnes of wood per month, and a minimum of 30,000 litres of water a day.
L&T Finance raises its first Rs 200 Cr Sustainability Linked Rupee Loan

LTF has committed to achieving progress on three important sustainability linked Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) relating to
(i) Responsible Lending to women entrepreneurs especially in underserved communities,
(ii) Water Positivity, and
(iii) Carbon Sequestration.
The Sustainability linked KPIs will be measured annually by an independent third-party assurer and the progress reported in the Company’s annual report on sustainability performance. The Company’s progress across KPIs will lead to either reduction or increase in interest rates on the credit facility.

“LTF is among the first NBFCs in the country to raise low-cost credit via a Sustainability Linked Rupee Loan, a milestone achievement as the Company continues on its retailisation journey in service of its customers” said Mr. Dinanath Dubhashi, Managing Director & CEO of L&T Finance Holdings. He further added, “Going forward, sustainability focused financing will increasingly play a critical role across borrowers and lenders in helping drive sustainable growth in the country.”
 
  GRIHA Summit 2022
 
  GRIHA Learning Centre
 
Our own team of professionals is hosting the course on GRIHA v.2019 and is sharing their first-hand experiences while disseminating the knowledge on complex concepts of sustainability. The course will be elaborating on criteria requirements of the GRIHA v.2019 through interactive sessions and thought-provoking quizzes.

Click here for more details: https://www.grihaindia.org/learning-centre
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