The
Confederation of Indian Industry’s IGBC Pune Chapter, successfully hosted the
Green Sabha at PYC Gymkhana, Pune. This focused stakeholder sensitization event
convened over leading architects, developers, manufacturers, and technology
experts to raise awareness on the power of green products, materials, and
technologies in reducing the carbon footprint of Pune’s construction and real
estate sector.
From
September 8-13, 2025, CII IGBC is celebrating World Green Building Week to
highlight the vital role of sustainable buildings in creating resilient futures
for communities and businesses. Green buildings enhance health and wellbeing,
boost local economies through job creation and local sourcing, and strengthen
resilience against extreme weather while reducing waste. This week emphasizes
how sustainable buildings support both people and the environment, reinforcing
the foundations of thriving communities that businesses depend on for success.
The
Green Sabha, an important intervention in the Green Building Week, commenced
with a welcome address by Poorva Keskar,
Chair, IGBC Pune Chapter. The sessions that followed provided detailed
information on the CII GreenPro ecolabel, introduced by Praveen Kumar Soma, Principal Counsellor, CII-IGBC. GreenPro is a
Type-1 Ecolabel accredited by the Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN) that helps
the building and manufacturing sectors select sustainable products and technologies
to reduce environmental impact. With over 11,500 certified products, GreenPro
supports the development of green buildings and companies by providing users
with clear sustainability information for informed purchasing decisions.
Poorva
Keskar also highlighted IGBC’s ongoing leadership through initiatives like the
Green Building Congress 2025, encouraging Pune’s stakeholders to pursue
net-zero and green building goals consistent with national policies and
upcoming international climate commitments.
The
panel discussion, ‘GreenPro for Pune:
Enabling Sustainable Growth in Construction & Real Estate,’ featured
expert insights led by Hrishikesh
Manjrekar, Co-Chair, IGBC Pune Chapter; Samali Khinvasara, Director, Prime
Colour Products; Tanay Paranjape, CEO and Founder, Aindri Initiatives Pvt.
Ltd.; Alok Kale, Founder, Magnus
Ventures; and Pratik Potnis, Founder, The Green Studio and Trios. Industry
leaders debated the growing market relevance of certified green products, with
a sharp focus on overcoming adoption barriers, business case studies, and local
policy incentives. The session moderator, Pranati Shroff, (add designation),
steered the group in exploring how verified green materials directly boost
financial returns, strengthen brand reputation, and build long-term resilience
for Pune’s evolving-built environment.
The
Green Sabha concluded with a technical session by Karl
Wadia, Senior Principal, Architect Hafeez Contractor outlining the
potential for designers and developers to drive urban decarbonization,
emphasizing circular construction practices and innovative material choices.
Throughout the event, actionable guidance was shared on policy alignment,
integrating GreenPro standards into procurement, and accessing green finance
schemes that reward low-carbon investment.
Amar Builders
were felicitated at the IGBC Green Sabha with the GreenPro Facility Services plaque for two of their green projects.
This milestone marks Maharashtra’s first and India’s second project to be
honoured with this prestigious recognition. Additionally, Megapolis Saffron received the Silver
Certification plaque under the IGBC Green Residential Society rating. The
event also awarded various GreenPro and IGBC Green leaders and reaffirmed IGBC
Pune Chapter’s commitment to creating platforms for dialogue and collaboration
that empower stakeholders to take informed decisions.
The
event marked a strategic step in accelerating Pune’s green transition,
demonstrating how collective efforts on green product adoption and technology
innovation can support a climate-resilient, economically robust and healthy
future for the city’s growing communities.
