PRESS RELEASES
- Innovations will foster environmental sustainability'-'Going the 'Green' way guarantees success': Experts at CII GreenCo Summit 2019
Jul 04, 2019 - Cement industry is the most energy efficient industry in the world. Perception gap is a major challenge to the industry. Indian cement industry has conserved 1 million tonnes of coal through sustainable cement production practices. Indian cement industry commits to reduce its carbon footprint by 45% by 2050
May 30, 2019 - Indian industry felicitated for their innovative and futuristic energy management initiatives & approaches
Aug 31, 2018 - Hyderabad to become Greener and Healthier
Sep 27, 2018 - CII's- Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) appoints new Chairman and Vice-Chairman
Aug 31, 2018 - Indian Industry is well poised to set new growth models on environmental management
Jun 28, 2018 - SPIRIT OF RAJASTHAN CELEBRATED AT CII-GREEN BUILDING CONGRESS 2017
Oct 06, 2017 - Government of Rajasthan partners with CII-IGBC to further accelerate green building movement in India
Oct 05, 2017 - RAJASTHAN INVITES INVESTMENT IN GREEN PROJECTS
Oct 04, 2017 - GOVERNMENT COMMITTED TO PROMOTE GREEN BUILDINGS; WILL OFFER FURTHER INCENTIVES: RAJASTHAN CHIEF SECRETARY
Oct 07, 2017 - Energy Management should continue to one of the top priorities: Industry Experts
Aug 31, 2017 - Indian cement sector committed to raise its energy and environmental performance. CII Green Cementech 2017 calls Indian cement industry to keep improving and setting higher standards & newer benchmarks. CII-CMA Distinguished Personality Award presented
May 11, 2017 - Demand for green building products to touch Rs 19,80,000 crore by 2022: CII - IGBC. Green buildings save energy and water consumption levels by 40-50%. Maharashtra in process of evolving green products bid process: Govt Official. GPSC rates 150 green products in two years
Apr 06, 2017 - Green landscaping will facilitate in building a Greener & Healthier India
Nov 23, 2016 - Waste Management Key to PM Modi's Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. Govt. aspiring for 100% waste management by Oct 2019. Attitudinal change needed to consider Waste as Resource. Concept of Waste to Wealth needs to be respected
Nov 23, 2016 - Maharashtra to consolidate its leadership position in Green Buildings. IGBC inks MoU with Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). 3-day international conference on green buildings gets underway in Mumbai. International exhibition on green building products & technologies inaugurated. Over 150 innovative and futuristic products on display at Green Building Congress 2016
Oct 06, 2016 - India will soon have 100 Smart & Green Railways Stations. People's participation will facilitate a greener & healthier India. Mr Suresh Prabhu, Hon'ble Minister for Railways
Oct 08, 2016 - India Inc. achieves annual recurring energy saving of over Rs 3,800 crores. CII felicitates India's energy efficient companies at the 17th National Award for Excellence in Energy Management 2016
Aug 24, 2016 - Over 150 India's energy efficient companies to share their strategies, best practices on energy management at CII's National Award for Excellence in Energy Management 2016
Aug 22, 2016 - Competitiveness encouraging companies take the Green Business path'. CII to facilitate 1,000 Green Company (GreenCo) rated companies by 2020. SMEs going the Green way
Jun 16, 2016 - Indian Cement Sector looking beyond Compliance - Setting New Green Benchmarks'. Smt. Vinita Singhania, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd felicitated for her contribution to Cement Industry. Companies recognised for adopting & promoting sustainable practices
May 12, 2016 - 1,000 Green Schools by 2017': Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). Inspiring young minds to take leadership role in building a greener & healthier India
Nov 19, 2015 - IGBC Green Building Congress 2015 calls for greater cooperation between Asian and European Countries. Initiative undertaken to enhance business linkages among countries and capitalize on the opportunities in the Green sector
Nov 19, 2015 - Gujarat to have 10 Million Sq.ft of Green Building footprint in the next three years. IGBC and GIHED Pledge jointly to promote Green buildings in Gujarat. 13th edition of IGBC International Green Building Conference inaugurated
Nov 19, 2015 - "Indian industry has a lot to share to the World on Energy Management". "Need for accelerated Mission on Waste Heat Recovery for Industrial Sectors". CII Energy Efficiency Summit facilitates Industry go the Green way
Sep 04, 2015 - 127 energy efficient companies awarded. Indian Cement and Fertilizer Industries - Most energy efficient in the world
Sep 03, 2015 - Three New Tools to aid Indian Companies advance Climate Action Suresh Prabhu, Honourable Minister of Railways addressed at India Business and Climate Summit. The tools launched by top business leaders and Policymakers will help companies plan for low carbon growth and manage climate risk
Aug 25, 2015 - Pursuing ecological sustainability in Power Plants enhances Competitiveness and enables sector reach World Class Standards
Jul 16, 2015 - Pulp & Paper - inherently Green! 'Indian Pulp & Paper Sector poised to become a leader in sustainability'
Jul 15, 2015 - CII launches India - specific Green Product Certification UL is the Knowledge Partner
Jun 08, 2015 - India crosses the 3 Billion Sq.ft mark of registered Green Building Footprint
May 21, 2015 - CII for adoption of Alternate Fuel & Raw Material (AFR) Utilization in Cement Industry
May 14, 2015 - Allow States to make laws to curb environmental degradation and fight pollution, says Gujarat Pollution Control Board chairman
Dec 16, 2014 - Indian companies achieve Energy Savings of over Rs 3,300 Crores
Oct 31, 2014 - Accelerating Indian Sugar Industry the 'Green' Way
Jul 31, 2014 - India well poised to emerge as a Global Leader in Green Business - Greenco Summit 2014-26 June 2014
Jun 26, 2014 - USD 25 Billion: Retrofit Potential of Existing Buildings in India by 2025
Mar 19, 2014 - Nationwide Green Power Initiative Launched- CII initiative to promote Renewable Energy among industry
Jan 29, 2014 - Waste Management should be a Social Responsibility: CII Summit
Nov 28, 2013 - Renewable Energy has to be integral part of Building Design
Oct 25, 2013 - One Million homes to go the Greener way in the next 4 years Many Policy initiatives underway for greening
Oct 26, 2013 - Make 'Green' a way of life: TN Governor
Oct 24, 2013 - IGBC felicitates 90 Green buildings projects
Oct 24, 2013 - Bhutan - Ideal Destination for Investment', H. E. Lyonchhen Tshering Tobgay, Hon'ble Prime Minister of Bhutan. CII proposes Centre of Excellence on Green Business in Bhutan
Sep 03, 2013 - Delhi well poised to emerge as the 'Greener' Capital of the Country
Aug 16, 2013 - CII-IGBC-Toshiba 'Bat for the Planet' programme with Mr Sachin Tendulkar
Jul 26, 2013 - India well poised to lead the global Green Building Movement
Jul 30, 2013 - Indian Power Sector to adopt newer technologies to become world-class and go the Greener way
Jul 25, 2013 - India GHG Program Launches with More Than 20 Leading Companies
Jul 22, 2013 - Indian Pulp & Paper sector emerging as a global leader in Green
Jul 18, 2013 - IGBC Green Homes to attract lower interest rates
Jul 12, 2013 - Captains of Industry lay emphasis on Renewable Energies for ecologically sustainable development
Jun 27, 2013 - Huge potential for existing buildings to go green
Jun 15, 2013 - Indian Cement Industry leading the 'Green' way
May 16, 2013 - Existing Buildings can now go Green with IGBC
Apr 25, 2013 - CII and WRI Announce Green Power Market Development Group
Jan 09, 2013 - Green Landscape Rating System launched to increase urban green cover
Mar 01, 2013 - Paint our Earth Green
Dec 01, 2012 - Green homes and cities: An imperative for better quality of life
Nov 01, 2012 - Sustainable habitats for all communities a necessity for India: Green Building Congress 2012
Oct 31, 2012 - Andhra Pradesh committed to inclusive and sustainable development
Oct 30, 2012 - 'Urgent need for Indian Industry to maximise energy efficiency' Chief Secretary, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Aug 24, 2012 - A major impetus to Energy Conservation Movement in the country
Aug 23, 2012 - Indian Power Sector well poised to further enhance their energy efficiency measures
Jul 26, 2012 - Indian Cement Industry well poised to go the Green and Sustainable way 8th edition of CII Green Cementech 2012 gets underway
May 28, 2012 - 'Restless visionary. The man who couldn't let things be'
Jun 03, 2012 - Advanced IGBC Green Homes Rating System all set to propel sustainable construction in India to the next level
Mar 15, 2012 - CII's Environmental Best Practices Award 2012 Presented
Feb 14, 2012 - Green Initiatives At Lalbagh Will Become Benchmarks. MOU Signed between Indian Green Building Council and Karnataka Government
Jan 19, 2012 - MoU on Green Building initiatives between Salford University & CII
Oct 22, 2011 - Lt. Gov for 'Greening Delhi's Buildings Retrofit buildings for Greener Delhi: Lt.Gov
Oct 21, 2011 - LEED 2011 Green Building Rating Launched CII Meet focuses on Energy-Efficient Buildings
Oct 20, 2011 - Promoting Resource Efficiency - A Critical Survival Skill
Sep 24, 2011 - India can be a global leader in paper sector
Jun 24, 2011 - India aims global leadership by 2015 in Renewable Energy. Efforts to increase RE to 25% of total production
Jun 07, 2011 - Alternate waste fuels must be harnessed in Indian Cement Plants'. Secretary General, Cement Manufactures Association (CMA)
May 05, 2011 - Greening Data Centers Can Transform Energy Efficiency Scenario of India
Apr 28, 2011 - CII-Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) re-dedicates itself on Earth Day 2011
Apr 21, 2011 - "There is an urgent need for qualified Service Providers to meet the O & M needs of Power Plants", says Mr Scott Smouse, USDOE
Apr 12, 2011 - "Govt. of Maharashtra is committed to promote Green Homes", Mrs Valsa R Nair Singh, Secretary (Environment), Government of Maharashtra
Apr 08, 2011 - 'MoEF and IGBC will work together in propagating Green Landscaping in India': Jairam Ramesh
Mar 19, 2011 - CII felicitates India's an 'Excellent Water-Efficient Industrial Units' at the 7th National Award for Excellence in Water Management
Dec 12, 2010 - Townships in India all set to go the 'Green' way Hon'ble Chief Minister of Karnataka releases CII- IGBC Green Townships Rating System
Jan 27, 2011 - CII- Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) launches LEED 2011 for India at ACREX India 2011
Jan 01, 2011 - Green Building Movement set to scale greater heights Green Building Congress 2010 gets underway at Chennai
Oct 07, 2010 - A Political Brand Ambassador for Green Building Movement
Oct 09, 2010 - CII receives Award for 'Innovative Financing' at India Power Awards 2010 'Award re-affirms that 'Green Makes Business Sense,' says Mr Raghupathy
Nov 12, 2010 - CII Summit identifies huge energy saving potential in industries
Sep 03, 2010 - CII's National Award for Excellence in Energy Management 2010 presented by Director General, BEE
Sep 02, 2010 - Green Homes are the need of the hour: Prof. Saugata Roy, Minister of State of Urban Development
Jul 30, 2010 - Renewable Energy Supply will meet 'the 10% by 2015' Target: CERC Chairman
Jul 14, 2010 - 'Paper sector in AP has done well to reduce environmental pollution' says Member Secretary, APPCB
Jun 06, 2010 - Low Carbon Roadmap for Indian Cement Industry Released
May 13, 2010