Noida, Sep 4: The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), part of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), organized the 2nd edition of Green Synergy Noida 2026, Noida, bringing together government, real estate, infrastructure, industry and sustainability leaders to deliberate on the future of climate-resilient, resource-efficient and low-carbon development.
Currently, in India we have 20,012 registered green building projects covering more than 16.33 billion sq. ft., across IGBC’s 33 Green and Net Zero rating systems. The movement spans approximately 41 lakh residential dwelling units, 11,770+ commercial projects, 1,320+ transit infrastructure projects, 985+ industrial buildings, 271 Net Zero projects and 190+ built environment projects.
Under the theme ‘Future-Ready Built Environment: Client Risk, Resilience & Business Value’, the programme focused on climate resilience, water security, high-performance buildings and the adoption of low-carbon construction materials. The discussions highlighted the need to integrate resilience and resource efficiency into the planning, design, development and operation of buildings and infrastructure.
Mr. K D Singh, Chairman, IGBC Noida Chapter and Managing Director, Aircon Engineers Pvt. Ltd, said:
“Climate resilience is no longer an option but an imperative for the future of our cities and built environment. As Noida continues to evolve as a leading hub for real estate and infrastructure, we must ensure that growth is supported by resource-efficient, resilient and future-ready development. Green Synergy Noida 2026 provides an important platform for government and industry to collaborate, exchange best practices and translate sustainability ambitions into actionable solutions.”
Mr. Nikhil Hawelia, Co Chairman, IGBC Noida Chapter and Managing Director, Hawelia Group, spoke on reimagining real estate by moving from sustainability towards resilience. “The real estate sector must now move beyond the question of whether a building is green to asking whether it is truly resilient and future-ready. With climate risks, water stress and extreme weather events increasingly shaping urban development, resilience must become an integral part of how we design, build and operate our assets. This is not simply a cost or compliance consideration—it is an investment in risk reduction, long-term asset value and customer trust. The developers who embrace resilience today will be the market leaders of tomorrow.”
The inaugural session, ‘Building a Future-Ready Built Environment: The New Imperative for Climate Resilience’, featured perspectives from government and industry. The inaugural session had a special address by Mr. Dinesh Gupta, President, CREDAI Western U.P & Managing Director, Samriddhi Group, said, “Climate resilience is fast becoming a defining factor for the future of real estate in NCR. With the region witnessing unprecedented growth, our responsibility is to ensure that the buildings and communities we create today remain efficient, resilient and valuable for decades to come. Sustainability is no longer a premium feature but a basic market expectation, and the way forward is to mainstream climate-resilient practices across every stage of development. At CREDAI Western UP, we believe that resilience is not a cost centre but a value-creation strategy that can strengthen both business performance and quality of life.”
Mr. Rohit Puri, Convenor, CII Western Uttar Pradesh – Government Affairs Panel and Director, APPL Packaging, said,
“Western Uttar Pradesh stands at the forefront of India’s next phase of economic growth, driven by world-class infrastructure, manufacturing, logistics and urban development. As the region scales new heights, competitiveness will increasingly depend on how effectively we manage climate risks, strengthen resource security and build resilience into every aspect of development. Sustainability is no longer merely an environmental consideration, it is a growth strategy that enhances productivity, attracts investment and secures long-term economic prosperity.”
A leadership panel on ‘Climate Risk, Water Security & Asset Value: Building Future-Ready Real Estate and Infrastructure’ examined how climate risk and water security were influencing investment decisions, urban planning and long-term asset performance. The panel featured Mr. Dharmendra Kumar Kamra, Former Member, Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India; Mr. Pankaj Varshney, Omaxe Group; Mr. Atul Saxena, Pacific Group; Gaurs Group; Mr. Mukund Kumar, Brookfield India Real Estate Trust; and Mr. Keshav Singhal, Noida International Airport.
The technical session, ‘Designing Buildings That Perform Under Climate Stress’, showcased solutions for improving building performance, occupant comfort and long-term resilience. Mr. Karanvir Singh, Saint-Gobain India, spoke on next-generation glass technology; Mr. Mohit Agarwal, Vinayak Industries, discussed high-performance reflective materials for net-zero buildings; and Mr. Ankit Magan, Retas Enviro Solutions Pvt Ltd, highlighted smart rainwater systems for water-positive infrastructure.
The programme also featured a special stakeholder consultation on ‘Accelerating the Acceptance of Low-Carbon Cement in India’s Built Environment’. The session examined the benefits, applications, market potential and life-cycle performance of low-carbon cement, with contributions from Ms. Shashikala Agrawal and Mr. Fattesinh Gaikwad of CII Green Business Centre.
The concluding stakeholder panel examined the technical, economic, market, regulatory and procurement barriers to low-carbon cement adoption. It featured Mr. Pankaj Khanna, Development Alternatives; Mr. Rajiv Sadavarti, Shree Cement; Mr. Ashish K Jain, AEON Integrated Building Design Consultants LLP; Mr. Sunil Kumar, Heidelberg Cement; and Ar Rahul Tyagi, Architects Association Noida, under the chairmanship of Mr. Sandeep Tandon, Anusandhan National Research Foundation.
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The event concluded with stakeholder consultations on barriers, opportunities and the way forward, reinforcing the importance of government-industry collaboration, climate resilience, water security and low-carbon construction in shaping a future-ready built environment for NCR and Western Uttar Pradesh.