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Green
Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment
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Mr. Sanjay Seth, Vice President & CEO, GRIHA Council
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World Nature Conservation Day observed every year on 28th July serves as a reminder to us of the urgent need to safeguard our natural heritage and ensure the sustenance of life on earth and human well-being. In accordance with this year’s theme- Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet, we as responsible stewards of nature must take collective actions to combat climate change, protect our diverse ecosystems, promote sustainable lifestyles, embrace renewable energy sources, and support conservation efforts.
In the month of July 2023, GRIHA Council had the privilege of being invited to various conferences which focused on diverse aspects of sustainable development across varied sectors. I was invited to the Construction Technology Summit 2023 organized by ASAPP Info Global Group on 14th July 2023 to discuss on- Technology-enabled low-carbon construction practices ensuring holistic development while mitigating climate change.
It was also a pleasure to be part of the commemoration of the 35th Foundation Day of the National Housing Bank wherein I had the opportunity to share on- Green Affordable Housing Finance in India: Opportunities and Challenges.
Ms. Shabnam Bassi, Deputy CEO-cum-Secretary & Treasurer, GRIHA Council was invited to deliberate on "Green Manufacturing - Significance and Strategies for Implementation" during the Apparel Sourcing Week 2023 held in Bengaluru on 20th July 2023. The insightful discussion highlighted the collective efforts of companies towards sustainable transformation and reinforced the importance of integrating eco-friendly practices into the fabric manufacturing industries.
I am pleased to inform you that GRIHA Council in association with the Institute of Engineers India, Faridabad conducted an interactive and engaging webinar on sustainable building practices and GRIHA ratings for a diverse group of professionals. As a part of the multi-city training program on GRIHA V.2019, the Bengaluru edition was successfully concluded. The third session of the multi-city training program on GRIHA V.2019 is scheduled from 6th- 8th December 2023 in Mumbai.
As we commence with our preparations for the 15th GRIHA Summit, we are pleased to inform you that GRIHA Council, as a prelude to the Summit, is organizing a ‘Sustainability Fair’ under its “Paryavaran Rakshak Programme”. The programme will provide numerous opportunities for students to engage and showcase their understanding of the concept of sustainability in unique and innovative ways. I encourage school students and teachers to take this opportunity and actively participate in the Sustainability Fair.
The “Exemplary Performance Awards”, which is an integral part of the annual GRIHA Summit, invites potential projects to submit their proposals which meet the sustainability benchmarks across various criteria. We hope to receive valuable contributions highlighting innovative perspectives and best practices that became the transformative force in advancing sustainable development.
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GRIHA Council at 35th Foundation Day of National Housing Bank
(NHB)
On the occasion of its 35th Foundation Day, the National Housing Bank
(NHB)
organized a panel discussion centered on contemporary issues
pertaining to
Green Affordable Housing Finance in India. As a distinguished speaker,
Mr.
Sanjay Seth, Vice President & CEO of the GRIHA Council, was invited to
participate in the session titled "Green Affordable Housing Finance in
India:
Opportunities and Challenges". The discussions revolved around the
theme of
green and sustainable housing, emphasizing its role in mitigating
greenhouse
gas (GHG) emissions originating from the building sector.
During his presentation, Mr. Seth underscored the significance of
integrating
green and sustainable practices into affordable housing projects as a
means to
control GHG emissions. He highlighted the GRIHA rating for affordable
housing
and GRIHA certification JANGRIHA, specifically designed to address the
needs
of the affordable housing segment. These initiatives aim to facilitate
the
widespread adoption of sustainable practices across various
socio-economic
strata in India, while significantly reducing GHG emissions resulting
from the
construction industry.
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GRIHA Awarenes Webinar
The GRIHA Council, in collaboration with the Institute of Engineers
(India),
Faridabad Local chapter, organized an engaging and interactive webinar
on 21st
July 2023, focusing on green buildings and GRIHA ratings. The event
featured
insightful presentations by esteemed speakers, including Mr. Akash
Deep, Area
Convenor and Senior Programme Manager, GRIHA Council, along with Er. K
R
Gupta, FIE Chairman, and Er. I S Oberoi, FIE Hon'ble Secretary.
The webinar showcased real-world examples of buildings adhering to
GRIHA
ratings and saw active participation from approximately 90 attendees.
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GRIHA Council at Apparel Sourcing Week 2023
Ms. Shabnam Bassi, Deputy CEO-cum-Secretary & Treasurer of the
GRIHA
Council, participated in a panel discussion titled "Green
Manufacturing - Significance and Strategies for
Implementation" held
on 20th July 2023 at the Apparel Sourcing Week 2023 in
Bengaluru.
Distinguished speakers included Shreyaskar Chaudhary, Managing
Director of Pratibha Syntex Ltd.; Anant Ahuja, Head of
Organisational
Development at Shahi Exports Pvt Ltd; Dr. Karthik N.D,
Regional
Managing Director - South Asia of Eurofins Product Testing,
Eurofins
Group; Dave Hillen, GM, and Director at Gildan Brands; Vivek
Adhia,
EAD - Climate and Sustainability at Boston Consulting Group
(BCG).
The session focused on the imperative of embracing sustainable
practices across all industries, particularly in apparel
manufacturing. The participants emphasized their commitment to
reducing environmental impact and enhancing sustainability.
This
insightful discussion showcased the collective efforts of
companies
towards a sustainable transformation and reinforced the
importance of
integrating eco-friendly practices into the fabric of
manufacturing
industries.
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GRIHA Council at Construction Technology Summit 2023
Mr. Sanjay Seth, Vice President & CEO, GRIHA Council and
Senior
Director, Sustainable Habitat Programme, TERI was invited in
the
Inaugural Panel Discussion on "Tech-enabled low carbon
construction:
Leveraging Innovations for Efficient Construction," held on
14th July
2023, as part of the Construction Technology Summit 2023.
During the
discussion, Mr. Sanjay Seth emphasized the importance of
drawing
inspiration from our ancient architectural wisdom, which forms
the
core principles of GRIHA rating. He highlighted that making
green
buildings affordable is achievable when eco-friendly measures
are
seamlessly integrated during the design phase. Additionally,
he
underscored that buildings that do not harmonize with their
surroundings often demand substantial capital investment,
leading to
the misconception that green buildings are expensive.
Furthermore, Mr. Seth stressed the urgent need to accelerate
the
adoption of renewable energy sources, creating opportunities
for low
carbon pathways that promote comprehensive development and
address
challenges posed by climate change.
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3-day Training Programme on GRIHA V. 2019
As part of the multi city training programs organized
by the
GRIHA Council, the Bengaluru edition took place on
12th – 14th
July 2023 at the TERI Southern Regional Centre,
Bengaluru. The
programme was designed to facilitate the introduction
of green
buildings and the GRIHA V.2019 rating process. The
sessions
included active participation from consultants, urban
planners, practicing architects, students and
faculties from
various institutions. The sessions began with
awareness on
general concepts and processes under GRIHA V 2019. The
programme focused on various sections such as
sustainable site
planning, water and wastewater management, building
design
optimization, energy performance optimization,
renewable
energy utilization, solid waste management,
sustainable
building materials, construction management practices,
life
cycle cost analysis etc. Each session was carried out
with
presentations of the respective criteria followed by
group and
individual exercises for the participants.
The programme received an overwhelming response and
was
attended by over 30 members.
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New Products added in the GRIHA
Product
Catalogue
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Company
Name:
Gujarat Guardian Limited
Typology: External Glazing
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Company
Name:RAK Ceramics India Pvt. Ltd.
Typology: Flooring and wall paneling |
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Company
Name: Methodex Systems Pvt. Ltd.
Typology: Innovation: Movable Furniture
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