UNEP report on CO2 Emissions

In its recent report, UNEP highlighted that CO2 emissions from the building sector are highest in 2019. The building sector emitted more than a third of global energy-related carbon dioxide.

Of the total global emissions, building operations accounted for 28% & construction-related industries (cement, glass, etc) accounted for 10%. The use of fossil fuels for power generation & carbon-intensive electricity sector contributed to the increased CO2 emissions.

Steps were taken by the Indian government for green buildings:

The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) was formed by the Confederation of Indian Industry in 2001.

It is the first rating program exclusively for the residential sector.
It is India's premier body for green building certification and related services.
It aims to create a sustainable building environment & wants India to be a leader in it.

Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) is the National Green Building Rating System.

It is an assessment tool to measure and rate a building’s environmental performance.
The rating is based on energy consumption, waste generation, renewable energy adoption etc.

Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has launched the Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC).

It aims to optimize energy savings & launched a five-star rating scheme.
Buildings that comply with the provisions are termed as ECBC Compliant Building.

Energy Conservation – New Indian Way for Affordable & Sustainable homes (ECO-NIWAS) was launched as an online interactive portal.

It aims to increase awareness about sustainable building and energy-efficient homes.

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) India is another Green Building rating program.
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) plays a very crucial role in developing green building capacities.

Source: PIB

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