IGBC

INDIAN GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL

GREEN BUILDINGS A ‘green’ building is a building that, in its design,
construction or operation, reduces or eliminates negative
impacts, and can create positive impacts, on our climate
and natural environment. .
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Green buildings preserve precious natural resources and
improve our quality of life

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FEATURES WHICH CAN MAKE A BUILDING ‘GREEN’

֍ Efficient use of energy, water and other resources

֍ Use of renewable energy, such as solar energy
֍ Pollution and waste reduction measures, and the enabling of re-use and
recycling
֍ Good indoor environmental air quality
֍ Use of materials that are non-toxic, ethical and sustainable
֍ Consideration of the environment in design, construction and operation
֍ Consideration of the quality of life of occupants in design, construction
and operation
֍ A design that enables adaptation to a changing environment
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GREEN Building Movement in INDIA

֍ The Green Building movement in India was triggered off when CII- Sohrabji Godrej Green
Business Centre building in Hyderabad(2004) was awarded with the first and the prestigious
Platinum rated green building rating in India.

֍ Since then, Green Building movement in India has gained tremendous impetus over the years.

֍ With a modest beginning of 20,000 sq. ft green built-up area in the country in the year 2003,
today (as on 31 December 2018) more than 5,030 Green Buildings projects coming up with a
footprint of over 6.67 Billion sq. ft are registered with the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC),
out of which 1587 Green Building projects are certified and fully functional in India.

֍ This growth has been possible with the participation of all stakeholders in the green building
movement.

֍ Today all types of buildings are going the Green way- Government, IT Parks, Offices,
Residential, Banks, Airports, Convention Centre, Institutions, Hospitals, Hotels, Factories, SEZs,
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  The council offers a wide array of services which
include developing new green building rating
programmes, certification services and green building
training programmes.
 The council also organizes Green Building Congress, its
annual flagship event on green buildings.
 The council is committee-based, member-driven and
consensus-focused.
 All the stakeholders of construction industry
comprising of architects, developers, product
manufacturers, corporate, Government, academia and
About IGBC nodal agencies participate in the council activities
through local chapters.
The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), part of  The council also closely works with several State
the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) was Governments, Central Government, World Green
formed in the year 2001. Building Council, bilateral multi-lateral agencies in
promoting green building concepts in the country.
The vision of the council is, "To enable a
sustainable built environment for all and facilitate
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sustainable built environment by 2025"

THE CII SORABHJI GODREJ GREEN BUSINESS CENTRE
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 CII - Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre
‫ ٭‬CII-Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre (CII-Godrej GBC) was established in the year 2004, as CII’s
Developmental Institute on Green Practices & Businesses, aimed at offering world class advisory services on
conservation of natural resources.

‫ ٭‬The Green Business Centre in Hyderabad is housed in one of the greenest buildings in the world and through
Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) is spearheading the Green Building movement in the country.

Services Offered:

• Green Buildings (IGBC)

• Energy Management
• Green Companies
• Renewable Energy
• GHG Inventorization
• Green Product Certification
• Waste Management and Cleaner Production Process

CII-Godrej GBC works closely with the stakeholders in facilitating India emerge as one of the global leaders
in Green Business by the year 2022.
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THE RATING SYSYTEM
Green building rating brings together a
host of sustainable practices and solutions
to reduce the environmental impacts.
Green building design provides an
integrated approach considering life cycle
impacts of the resources used.
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Features
i. IGBC Green New Buildings rating system® is a voluntary and consensus based
programme.
ii. The rating system has been developed based on materials and technologies that
are presently available.
iii. The objective of IGBC Green New Buildings rating system is to facilitate a holistic
approach to create environment friendly buildings,
• through architectural design,
• water efficiency,
• effective handling of waste,
• energy efficiency,
• sustainable buildings, and
• focus on occupant comfort & well-being.
iv. The rating system evaluates certain mandatory requirements & credit points
using a prescriptive approach and others on a performance based approach.
v. The rating system is evolved so as to be comprehensive and at the same time
user-friendly.
vi. The programme is fundamentally designed to address national priorities and
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Some of the unique aspects addressed in this rating
system:
i. Recognition for architectural excellence through integrated design approach.
ii. Recognition for passive architectural features.
iii. Structural design optimisation with regard to steel and cement. This is a developmental credit.
Projects are encouraged to attempt this credit, so as to help IGBC in developing baselines for
future use.
iv. Water use reduction for construction. This is also a developmental credit.
v. Based on the feedback from green building proponents, use of certified green products will be
encouraged. IGBC has launched a new initiative to certify green products to transform markets.
vi. Products would be evaluated right from extraction to disposal.
vii. Handholding from IGBC Counsellors will now be available for the projects.
viii. A site visit and audit is proposed before award of the rating.
ix. Projects are encouraged to report energy and water consumption data on an annual basis, to
facilitate research in this area.

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The Future of IGBC Green New Buildings
Rating System
• Many new green building materials, equipment and technologies are being introduced
in the market.
• With continuous up-gradation and introduction of new green technologies and
products, it is important that the rating programme also keeps pace with current
standards and technologies.
• Therefore, the rating programme will undergo periodic revisions to incorporate the
latest advancement and changes.
• It is important to note that project teams applying for IGBC Green New Buildings rating
system® should register their projects with the latest version of the rating system.
• During the course of implementation, projects have an option to transit to the latest
version of the rating system.

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 CERTIFICATION LEVEL RECOGNITION
CERTIFIED 50-59 GOOD PRACTICES
SILVER 60-69 BEST PRACTICES
GOLD 70-79 OUTSTANDING
PERFORMANCE
PLATINUM 80-89 NATIONAL
EXCELLENCE
SUPER PLATINUM 90-100 GLOBAL LEADERSHIP

When to use IGBC Green New Buildings Rating

System ®
• IGBC Green New Buildings rating system is designed primarily for New Buildings
(owner-occupied and tenant-occupied).
• The project team can evaluate all the possible points to apply under the rating system using a
suitable checklist (Owner-occupied buildings and Tenant-occupied buildings).
• The project can apply for IGBC Green New Buildings rating system certification, if the project can meet all
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mandatory requirements and achieve the minimum required points.
 An important development in the growth of green building
movement in India is the launch of the following IGBC Green
Building Rating Systems:

IGBC Green New Buildings IGBC Green Existing Buildings IGBC Green Homes
IGBC Green Residential
IGBC Green Interiors IGBC Green Healthcare
Societies
IGBC Green Schools IGBC Green Factory Buildings IGBC Green Data Center
IGBC Green Campus IGBC Green Villages IGBC Green Townships
IGBC Green Cities IGBC Green Existing Cities IGBC Green SEZs
IGBC Green Mass Rapid IGBC Green Existing Mass
IGBC Green Landscapes
Transit System Rapid Transit System
Government Incentives to IGBC Green Affordable IGBC Health and Well-being
IGBC Projects Housing Rating
IGBC Green Resort Rating
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 IGBC Green Townships rating system is a tool which enables the designer
to apply green concepts and criteria, so as to reduce environmental
impacts that are measurable. The rating system is designed to address
large developments and it is mandatory to include residential
IGBC development as part of the township.
Green Township Defined:
Townships
• A township is a combination of several communities; a community in turn is a
combination of several sectors.
• Several townships form a city. A city typically has an administrative, legal, or
historical status based on local law.
• A township, however, may not fall under the purview of the local government.

• Township ranges in sizes and land uses. Townships are typically mixed-use in
character.
• However, Townships can be predominantly commercial, industrial or retail but
should necessarily comprise of a residential component.
• At least 25% of the total built-up area (in sq. m.) within the township should be
earmarked for residential use, for it to qualify for certification.

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Benefits
Application of IGBC Green Township rating system in large developments would address national priorities
leading to benefits, such as efficient land use, habitat preservation and restoration, effective transport
management, efficient use of resource and enhanced quality of life for the occupants.

Adopting the IGBC Green Townships rating systems will reap the following benefits:

•Water efficiency - Green townships encourage use of water in a self - sustainable manner through reducing,
recycling and reusing strategies and can save potable water to an extent of 30 - 50%.

•Energy efficiency - Green townships can reduce energy consumption of infrastructural equipment through
energy efficient street lighting, motors, pumps etc. The energy savings that can be realized by adopting this rating
programme in infrastructural equipment can be to the tune of 20 - 30%. Further, on-site power generation using
various renewable energy technologies and other clean fuels can significantly reduce the load on grid power
supply.

•Waste Management - Green townships encourage effective waste management strategies by facilitating the
segregating of waste at source and promoting the reuse / co-processing of products and materials.
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Benefits to Developers
Certification Levels
There is wide spread perception that environmentally Different levels of green building certification are
responsive developments are time consuming and awarded based on the total credits earned.
financially less rewarding. However, in reality well- However, every Green Township should meet
executed green developments perform extremely well certain mandatory requirements, which are non-
financially, as they require lower operating costs, increase negotiable.
health and productivity of the citizens and have higher
The threshold criteria for certification/pre-
marketability. The immediate benefits include reduction in certification levels are as under:
water and energy demand right from the initial stages of
operation. The energy savings range from 20-30% and Certification
Points Recognition
water savings around 30 - 50%. Level
Other benefits include: Certified 100 - 119 Best Practices
Outstanding
•Reduced maintenance cost Silver 120 - 139
Performance
•Reduced resource consumption
•Reduced waste generation National
Gold 140 - 159
•Higher Marketability Excellence
•Speedy approvals Global
Platinum 160 - 200
Leadership
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 Scope When to use IGBC Green Townships
The rating system is designed to address large
developments and it is mandatory to include IGBC Green Township rating system is designed
residential development as part of the township. primarily for large scale developments. Residential
Some typical examples of large scale developments dwellings should be an integral part of the
are integrated townships, satellite cities, gated development. The project teams should first evaluate
communities, campuses with multiple buildings etc. if the mandatory requirements of the rating system
However, it is to be noted that the rating system is are met and able to achieve the minimum points
not applicable for individual buildings and land required for certification.
parcels.
Overview
The project team can evaluate all the possible points to apply under the rating system using a suitable
checklist. The project can apply for IGBC Townships certification if it can meet all mandatory requirements and
achieve the minimum required points.

IGBC Green Townships rating system addresses green features under the following categories:

•Site Selection and Planning

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•Innovation & Design Process
 IGBC Green Cities rating system is a voluntary and consensus based programme. The
rating system has been developed with the support of IGBC Green Cities Committee.

IGBC IGBC Green Cities rating system is the first of its kind rating in India to address
environmental sustainability in emerging cities. The rating system shall enable the
Green development authorities and developers to apply green concepts and planning principles,
Cities so as to reduce environmental impacts that are measurable and improve the overall
quality of life.

Certification Fee
Greater than 10,000 Hectares
Less than 1,000 Hectares of 1,000 to 10,000 Hectares of
Category of Land Use Area
Land Use Area Land Use Area

Founding Members 6,50,000 8,50,000 10,50,000

Annual members 6,90,000 8,90,000 10,90,000
Non-members 7,00,000 9,00,000 11,00,000

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 Benefits of Green Cities

•Efficient Land Use

Green Cities promote effective land use by encouraging land use mix and higher densities to ensure
compact development. These planning concepts are gaining prime importance offering multiple benefits
as mentioned below:

• Higher density and compact development

• Promote transit oriented development
• Preservation and Restoration of Water Bodies & Eco-sensitive zones
• Offer a variety of housing typologies
• Reduces distances between home and workplaces
• Pedestrian and bicycle-friendly environments
• Enhanced community bonding in neighbourhoods

•Efficient Mobility
Green City increases opportunities for bicycling, pedestrian friendly network, reduction in the number of
automobile trips, promoting public transportation and use of vehicles with alternative fuels. In a nutshell,
efficient transportation planning enable cities to accommodate all modes of travel, including walking,
bicycling and public transportation which are vital parts of reducing the carbon footprint in cities.

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Efficient City Infrastructure

Efficient use of infrastructure limits the usage of natural resources by incorporating best practices
such as:

•Water Efficiency: Green City would result in potable water savings to the tune of 30-40% by
adopting practices such as rain water harvesting, treatment & reuse of waste water, storm water
management, etc.

•Energy Efficiency: Power generation using various renewable energy technologies and Green
concepts can significantly reduce the power supply demand of the city leading to energy savings
to the tune of 20-30%.

•Solid Waste Management: Waste management in Green Cities takes into account planning
and implementation of efficient systems for collection, transportation, treatment, recycling and
reuse or disposal of municipal solid waste. Green Cities aim to achieve zero waste discharge to
landfill sites.

Enhanced Quality Of Life

Reduced commuting time, accessible recreational spaces, increase in green cover, continuous
environmental monitoring shall enhance the quality of life thereby making the city healthier and
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liveable.
Scope of IGBC Green Cities Rating System

Projects shall meet the following criteria to qualify for IGBC Green Cities Rating:

1.Any upcoming large scale Development (Greenfield Development or Brownfield Development or Combination)
with a minimum area of 250 Ha and minimum gross population density of 125 persons per hectare (pph).

2.The city shall generate employment opportunities (direct and indirect employment) for at least 20% of the total
population

3.The city shall have following social infrastructure facilities :

1. Education facilities
2. Healthcare facilities
3. Socio Cultural facilities
4. Recreational facilities
5. Sports Facilities

 In case, a large scale Development (Greenfield Development or Brownfield Development or Combination) is

not able to achieve a minimum gross population density of 125 persons per hectare, the project shall provide
employment opportunities for at least 30% of its residents.

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 IGBC Green Cities (Existing Cities) rating system is a voluntary and consensus-based
programme. The rating system has been developed with the support of IGBC Green Cities
IGBC Committee.
Green
Existing IGBC Green Cities rating system is the first of its kind rating in India to address
environmental sustainability in existing cities. The rating system shall enable the
Cities municipalities, municipal corporations, development authorities and developers to
formulate green policy interventions and implement green initiatives at the city scale, so
as to reduce environmental impacts that are measurable and improve the overall quality
of life.

Certification Fee
Greater than 10,000 Hectares
Less than 1,000 Hectares of 1,000 to 10,000 Hectares of
Category of Land Use Area
Land Use Area Land Use Area

Founding Members 6,50,000 8,50,000 10,50,000

Annual members 6,90,000 8,90,000 10,90,000
Non-members 7,00,000 9,00,000 11,00,000
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Benefits
There are tremendous benefits in greening existing cities in the country, particularly in the context of several
cities going smart. Green and smart are mutually inclusive and would offer benefits, both tangible and
intangible.

The tangible benefits of greening existing cities are as follows:

•10-12% reduction in power demand due to higher share of solar thermal, solar photovoltaic and wind energy
•25-30% reduction in the lighting consumption of the city
•15-20% reduction in water consumption due to better metering and monitoring
•Increased segregation in municipal waste leading to better handling
•Increase in use of public transport to the extent of 8-10%
•8-10% increase in use of treated wastewater for city application

The intangible benefits are as follows:

•Better land use
•Preparedness for climate disasters
•Increase in ground water table
•Increase in the city landscape cover
•Provision for more public conveniences
•Citizen engagement through the city e-portals
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Scope

Existing Cities shall meet the following criteria to qualify for IGBC Green Cities Rating:

1.As per Census 2011, all statutory towns & cities which are notified under law by the concerned
State/ UT Government and have local bodies like municipal corporations, municipalities, municipal
committee, irrespective of their demographic characteristics shall be categorized as Existing cities.

2.Class I Urban Agglomerations / Towns (more than 1,00,000 population), Million Plus UAs/ Towns
and Mega Cities (more than 10 million population) can be considered for the rating (in a pan city
manner or phase wise or zone wise manner)

3.Large existing cities under PPP (Public-Private Partnership) can also come under the ambit of
existing cities.
Cities can define a notional boundary under which it can go for the IGBC Green Cities Rating
(Existing Cities). This can be done either phase wise or zone wise and the boundary can be
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expanded in the subsequent years.
 The IGBC Green SEZ Rating System (Pilot version) is an extension of the Green SEZ
IGBC guidelines. The Indian Green Building Council along with Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Green has prepared the Green SEZ guidelines. The rating system encourages the projects to
surpass the requirements of many codes and standards.
SEZs
The rating programme is a tool which enables the designer to apply green concepts and
criteria, so as to reduce the environmental impacts, which are measurable. The
programme covers methodologies to cover diverse climatic zones and changing lifestyles

C f
Less than 10 Hectares 11 to 50 Hectares 51 Hectares & above e e
Certification Fee r e
Fixed rate Based on site area Fixed rate
t s
Rs. 2,90,000 + Rs. 6,000 i
Founding Members 2,90,000 per additional hectare 5,30,000 f
over & above 10 hectares i
Rs. 3,25,000 + Rs. 6,000 c
Annual members 3,25,000 per additional hectare 5,65,000 a
over & above 10 hectares t
i
Rs. 3,35,000 + Rs. 6,000 o
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Features Benefits

i. IGBC Green SEZ Rating System is a voluntary and National Benefits

consensus based programme. The rating system
has been developed based on materials and •Reduction in energy use and connected load leading
technologies that are presently available. to savings in infrastructure investments
•Reduction in potable water savings and public
ii. The objective of IGBC Green SEZ is to facilitate
investments related to waste water treatment
the creation of energy efficient, water efficient,
healthy, comfortable and environmentally friendly •Reduction in fuel use for transport, thereby saving on
SEZ. oil import bills
•Organized handling of waste and waste managemen
iii. The rating system evaluates certain credit points •Incubation of green building materials manufacturers,
using a prescriptive approach and other credits on thereby leading to lower cost of creating green SEZ's.
a performance based approach. The rating system Benefits at Local Level
is evolved so as to be comprehensive and at the •Encourage local economy
same time user-friendly.
•Better quality of life for the occupants of SEZ's
•Optimum utilization of resources-Energy, Water
iv. The rating programme uses well accepted national
standards and wherever local or national standards •Reduced operational cost for the occupants
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Overview Certification Levels
The guidelines detailed under each mandatory
Different levels of green building
requirement & credit enables the design and construction
certification are awarded based on the
of green SEZ of all sizes and types. IGBC Green SEZ
total credits earned. However, every
addresses green features under the following categories:
Green SEZ should meet certain
•Site Preservation & Restoration
mandatory requirements, which are
•Site Planning & Design
non-negotiable.
•Water Efficiency
•Energy Efficiency
The threshold criteria for
•Materials & Resources
certification/pre-certification levels are
•Innovation & Design Process
as under:
Certification Level Points Recognition
Certified 51 - 60 Best Practices
When to use IGBC Green SEZs
Outstanding
Silver 61 - 70
The project team can evaluate all the possible points to apply Performance
under the rating system using a suitable checklist. The project National
can apply for IGBC Green SEZ certification if it can meet all Gold 77 - 80
Excellence
mandatory requirements and achieve the minimum required
Platinum 81 - 100 Global Leadership
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IGBC Green
Landscapes

IGBC has set up the Green Landscape Core Committee to develop the pilot rating
programme. This committee comprised of key stakeholders including architects,
landscape architects, builders, consultants, developers, horticulturist, academicians,
botanist and industry representatives. The varied experience and professions of the
committee members brings in a holistic perspective in the process of developing the
rating programme.

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Features
IGBC Green Landscape Rating System is a voluntary and consensus based programme.
• The rating system has been developed based on practices and technologies that are
presently available.
• The objective of IGBC Green Landscape Rating System is to facilitate creation of
comfortable and environmentally friendly landscape for people. rating system is evolved
so as to be comprehensive and at the same time user-friendly.
• The programme is fundamentally designed to enhance quality of life for users and
address national priorities.
• The rating programme uses well accepted National standards.
• Wherever local or National standards are not available, appropriate international
benchmarks have been considered

When to use IGBC Green Landscapes

IGBC Green Landscape Rating System is designed both for existing and new landscapes. The
project team can evaluate all the possible points to apply under the rating system using a
checklist. The project can apply for IGBC Green Landscape, certification if it can meet all
mandatory requirements and achieve the minimum required points. Your Logo or Name Here
Overview
The project team can evaluate all the possible points to
apply under the rating system using a suitable checklist.
The project can apply for IGBC Landscapes certification if Benefits
it can meet all mandatory requirements and achieve the
minimum required points.
Green Landscapes can have tremendous
- Site Selection and Planning benefits, both tangible and intangible. The
- Selection of Species for Landscape most tangible benefits are the reduction in
- Material Selection potable water, better handling of waste and
- Health & Well being energy efficiency. Intangible benefits include a
- Water Conservation serene experience for the user, enhanced
- Energy Efficiency biodiversity and protection & enriching of top
- Operation and Maintenance soil.
- Innovation & Design Process

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Scope
IGBC Green Landscape Rating System is a measurement system designed for rating
new and existing parks/gardens, which are broadly classified into two categories:

1. Small parks/gardens (< 5 acres)

2. Large parks/gardens (> 5 acres)

Landscape facilities in Airport/ Amusement Parks/ Botanical Garden/ Campus/ Clubs/

Commercial/ Community parks/ Convention center/ Film cities & similar facilities/ Golf
course/ Government offices/ Guest houses/ Heritage sites/ Hospitals/ Hotels/ Industrial/
Institutional/ IT parks/ Memorial Parks/ Residential/ Resorts/ Retail/ SEZ's and Temples
can apply the rating tool.

The park/ garden should be a single parcel of land, and it cannot be in multiple
pockets, beyond the site boundary.

In general, any landscapes (private or public) which can meet the mandatory
requirements and minimum credit requirements can apply. Various levels of certification
are awarded based on the total points earned
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 Certification Levels
The guidelines detailed under each mandatory requirement & credit enables the design
and construction of green landscapes of all sizes and types. Different levels of
certification are awarded based on the total credits earned. However, every Green
Landscape should meet certain mandatory requirements, which are non-negotiable.

The threshold criteria for certification/pre-certification levels are as under:

Small Parks- area less than 5 Large Parks- area greater

Certification Level Recognition
acres than 5 acres
Certified 45 - 53 50 - 59 Best Practices
Silver 54 - 62 60 - 69 Outstanding Performance
Gold 63 - 71 70 - 79 National Excellence
Platinum 60 - 75 72 - 90 Global Leadership

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Certification Fee (Rs)
Less than 5 Acres 5 to 50 Acres Greater than 50 Acres
Certification Fee
Fixed rate Based on sq.m Fixed rate
For Commercial & Industrial Projects
Rs. 100,000 + Rs. 4000 per
Founding Members 100,000 additional acre over & 280,000
above 5 acres
Rs. 110,000 + Rs. 4000 per
Annual Members 110,000 additional acre over & 300,000
above 5 acres
Rs. 120,000 + Rs. 4000 per
Non-members 120,000 additional acre over & 310,000
above 5 acres
For Government, Residential, Institutional, NGO Projects
Rs. 45,000 + Rs. 4000 per
Founding Members 45000 additional acre over & 225,000
above 5 acres
Rs. 50,000 + Rs. 4000 per
Annual Members 55,000 additional acre over & 235,000
above 5 acres
Rs. 60,000 + Rs. 4000 per
Non-members 65,000 additional acre over & 240,000
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Green Mass
Rapid
Transit
System
(MRTS)
IGBC Green MRTS rating system is a voluntary and consensus based programme. The
rating system has been developed with the support of IGBC Green MRTS Steering
Committee.
The rating system is a tool to enable new Rail based MRTS to apply green concepts during
design & construction, so as to further reduce environmental impacts that are
measurable. The overarching objective of IGBC Green MRTS Rating is to ensure
environmental sustainability, while enhancing commuter experience.

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Benefits
By applying the green concepts in the design, construction & operation, the following additional
benefits are envisaged over conventional MRTS for the Environment, Metro Rail Authorities and
Commuters:

•Reduced dependency on private vehicles, thereby minimizing the environmental impacts

associated with the use of conventional energy
•Integration with other modes of public transport, thereby enhancing connectivity
•Enhanced station accessibility to improve first & last mile connectivity and achieve maximum
ridership
• Maximize resource efficiency
•Increased environmental awareness among commuters
•Enhanced commuting experience

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Scope
• All new Rail based MRTS projects can apply for IGBC Green MRTS Rating, if they meet all the
mandatory requirements and achieve the minimum required credit points.

• List of Rail based MRTS projects applicable under IGBC Green MRTS Rating are as under:
1.Metro Rail Systems
2.Mono Rail Systems

• The current pilot version of IGBC Green MRTS Rating Abridged Version is only applicable for
Metro Rail Systems. IGBC would release applicability guide of IGBC Green MRTS Rating for
Mono Rail systems at a later date.

• Scope of IGBC Green MRTS Rating for Metro Rail systems includes Elevated stations,
Underground stations, At grade stations and Viaduct/ Tunnel.

For the purpose of rating, the project team has to define a clear site boundary which includes but
not limited to:

Station building, Ancillary facilities, Parking, Hardscape/ Softscape area around station etc.
Except for Property Development areas within the station, other Property Development areas
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outside/ above stations are excluded from the scope of IGBC Green MRTS Rating.
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Green
Existing
Mass Rapid
Transit
System
(MRTS) IGBC Green Existing MRTS rating system is a voluntary and consensus based programme.
The rating system has been developed with the support of IGBC Green Existing MRTS
Technical Committee under the leadership of Mr. A K Gupta, Director (Electrical), Delhi
Metro Rail Corporation Limited.

The rating system is a tool to enable operational Rail based MRTS to apply green concepts
and sustain performance of system with respect to the green features during operation,
so as to further reduce environmental impacts that are measurable. The overarching
objective of IGBC Green Existing MRTS Rating is to facilitate MRTS operators in
implementation of green strategies, measure their impacts and sustain the performance
in the long run, while enhancing commuter comfort & experience

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Benefits
By applying the green concepts in the operational phase, the following additional benefits
are envisaged over conventional MRTS for the Environment, Metro Rail Authorities, Metro
Rail Operators and Commuters:

•Reduced dependency on private vehicles, thereby minimizing the environmental impacts

associated with the use of fossil fuels
•Enhanced station accessibility to improve first & last mile connectivity and achieve
maximum ridership
•Maximize resource efficiency
•Improved station indoor environment
•Increased environmental awareness among commuters
•Enhanced commuting comfort and experience
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Scope
All existing Rail based MRTS projects can apply for IGBC Green Existing MRTS Rating, if the lines /
phase are operational for a minimum of 2 years and meet all the mandatory requirements and
achieve the minimum required credit points.

Lines / phase already certified and operational for more than 2 years are also eligible to apply for
IGBC Green Existing MRTS certification. List of Rail based MRTS projects applicable under IGBC
Green Existing MRTS Rating are as under:
1.Metro Rail Systems
2.Mono Rail Systems
The current pilot version of IGBC Green Existing MRTS Rating Abridged Reference Guide is only
applicable for Metro Rail Systems. IGBC would release applicability guide of IGBC Green Existing
MRTS Rating for Mono Rail systems at a later date.

Scope of IGBC Green Existing MRTS Rating for Metro Rail systems includes Elevated stations,
Underground stations, At grade stations and Viaduct / Tunnel.

For the purpose of rating, the project team has to define a clear site boundary which includes but not
limited to:
Station building, Ancillary facilities, Parking, Hardscape/ Softscape area around station etc.
Except for Property Development areas within the station, other Property Development areas outside
/ above stations are excluded from the scope of IGBC Green Existing MRTS Rating Your Logo or Name Here
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Incentives
to IGBC-
rated Green
Building
Projects

IGBC is very closely working with several Central and State Government agencies to
promote the green building movement in the country. Some of the Central and State
Government agencies have given recognition to IGBCs' Green Rating Systems.

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Government of Punjab

• Department of Local Government (Town Planning Wing) offers an additional

5% Floor Area Ratio (FAR) free of charge for projects which are rated Gold or
above by IGBC
• Department of Housing and Urban Development, Government of Punjab
offers an incentive of additional 5% Floor Area Ratio (FAR) free of charge and
100 % exemption of building scrutiny fee for projects which are rated Gold or
above by IGBC

Urban Development and Housing (UDH) Department, Government of Rajasthan

Government
offers additional 5% FAR free of West
of charge for Bengal
projects which are rated Gold or above by
IGBC.
• A. Government of West Bengal (Department of Municipal Affairs -
Kolkata Municipal Corporation) additional 10% FAR for projects which are
Precertified/ Provisionally Certified as Gold or above by IGBC.
• B. Government of West Bengal (New Kolkata Development Authority)
additional 10% FAR for projects Precertified/ Provisionally Certified as Gold
or above by IGBC.

•All IGBC rated green building projects in the MSME sector shall be eligible for
financial assistance at concessional rates from Small IndustriesYour
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Bank of India (SIDBI).
Government of Uttar Pradesh

• A. Government of Uttar Pradesh (Housing and Urban Planning Department):

Additional 5% FAR free of charge for projects which are rated as Gold or above by IGBC.
• B. Additional 5% FAR free of charge is offered by the Greater Noida Industrial
Development Authority (GNIDA) in Uttar Pradesh for projects which are rated as Gold
or above by IGBC.

Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority
(PMRDA), Government of Maharashtra offers an additional FAR of 3%, 5% and 7% for Green
Buildings rated as Silver, Gold and Platinum respectively by IGBC.

Public Works Department (PWD), Government of Maharashtra has mandated that the
renovation of existing buildings and the development of all new government buildings in
Maharashtra shall be carried out as per the suitable IGBC Green Building Rating system.

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC),

Government of India, offers fast track environmental clearance for green building
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Government of Andhra Pradesh

• The Industries & Commerce Department offers 25% subsidy on total fixed capital
investment of the project (excluding cost of land, land development, preliminary and
preoperative expenses and consultancy fees) for buildings which obtain green rating from
IGBC. This incentive is applicable for MSME and large industries.
• Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department offers the following
incentives to projects obtaining the rating from IGBC:
• 20% Reduction on Permit Fees
• If the property is sold within three years, one-time reduction of 20% on Duty on
Transfer of Property (Surcharge on Stamp Duty) on the submission of Occupancy
Certificate issued by the Local Authority.

Government of Himachal Pradesh (Town & Country Planning Deptt) offers an additional
10% FAR for projects which are granted Gold / Platinum rating by IGBC.

Urban Development and Housing Department, Government of Jharkhand offers an

additional FAR of 3%, 5% and 7% for Green Buildings rated by IGBC as Silver, Gold and
Platinum respectively.

Government of Haryana (Town & Country Planning Department), as per amendment in

chapter 6 of the Haryana Building Code 2017 on 8 May 2018, offers an additional FAR
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Area Ratio) of 9%, 12% and 15% for Green Buildings rated as Silver, Gold and Platinum
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Green
Affordable
Housing

Certification Levels
The threshold criteria for certification/pre-certification levels are as
under:
Certification Level Multi-dwelling Residential Unit Recognition
Certified 38 - 44 Best Practices
Silver 45 - 51 Outstanding Performance
Gold 52 - 59 National Excellence
Platinum 60 - 65 Global Leadership
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• While rapid urbanization, growing cities provide various opportunities, there are fallouts in terms
of proliferation of slums, high prices of land and building materials which render houses
unaffordable for the segment at the bottom of the pyramid.
• Therefore, the need for adequate housing for the low-income groups will substantially increase.

• Most importantly, while we create housing for these sections of the society, they need to be
green too.
• The principles of green and sustainability are fortunately or unfortunately community-agnostic,
in the sense that they also need to handle wastages a bit more carefully, be thrifty in the usage
of energy & water, handle waste in a hygienic manner to avoid outbreak of epidemics, reduced
use of virgin materials and above all enhance their own quality of lives.

• Housing that is appropriate to the needs of a household and within their means to pay along
with being environment conscious. The means (or capacity) of a household to pay for their
housing depends on three primary factors:

1. The income of the household;

2. The cost of appropriate housing; and
3. Other essential living costs to be met by the household, such as food and household goods,
transport, education and healthcare.
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 The influencing parameters for such housing will take into consideration various design characteristics of the
housing, alongside social, economic and cultural attributes of the household. With this background, IGBC has
launched the Green Affordable Housing Rating.

Some central indicators of green affordable housing would be:

•Standard and quality of housing

•Availability of basic amenities
•Located close to the services, jobs and community facilities
•Energy and water efficient
•Cost efficient in maintenance & operations

 The overarching objective of this rating would be to ensure a high degree of sustainability with no / meagre
additional cost to the developer or the occupant. Therefore, the approach is to selectively adopt those
measures that are simple and yet have profound impacts in conserving the environment.

 To facilitate wider implementation, the rating system is made simple, practical and easily implementable. The
economic payback periods for various measures have also been considered.

 IGBC would strive to reach out the sustainability principles amongst the affordable housing community. This
is a wonderful opportunity for the country to be a trend-setter amongst other countries in addressing such
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Benefits
Scope
Green concepts and techniques in the affordable housing The Green Affordable Housing Rating is
sector can help address the following: applicable for housing projects designed
•Reduction in energy and water consumption with carpet-area less than or equal to 60 sq.
•Improved health and hygiene m per dwelling unit, which constitutes to at
•Better sanitation least 70% of the total project built up area.
•Better ventilation and light in the dwellings
•Fuel savings in transit of people to work places & IGBC Green Affordable Housing Rating
associated pollution System is designed for rating New and
Major renovation of affordable multi-
Overview dwelling residential buildings/ units.
IGBC Green Affordable Housing rating system addresses green features under the following categories:

Site Measures
•Water Conservation
•Energy Conservation
•Materials Conservation
•Indoor Environmental Quality
•Innovation & Design Process

The guidelines detailed under each mandatory requirement & credit enables the design and construction of green
affordable housing. However, every dwelling unit should meet certain mandatory requirements, which are
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negotiable.
Precertification Fee
Category Precertification Fee (Rs)
IGBC Members 95,000
Non Members 110,000

Certification Fee

Category Up to 500 Dwelling units (Rs) 501-999 Dwelling units (Rs) >1000 Dwelling units (Rs)
Rs. 1,00,000 + Rs 400
IGBC Members 1,00,000 3,00,000
additional dwelling unit
Rs. 1,20,000 + Rs 400
Non-members 1,20,000 3,20,000
additional dwelling unit

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