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fixtures, and renewable energy • Education and Sensitization: wastewater treatment, achieving
installations may become less Occupants of green-certified a 25% decrease in energy usage,
efficient. Upgrading these buildings need to understand attaining net zero carbon status
systems to maintain their green how their actions impact energy through a comprehensive approach
performance standards can usage, water consumption, that includes energy efficiency,
be challenging and require and overall sustainability. solar power, and reduced carbon
significant investment. Ongoing education and emissions from transportation.
• Technology Upgrades: As green sensitization efforts are essential
building technologies evolve, to encourage environmentally On the other hand, TERI
older buildings may struggle friendly behaviours and ensure Bangalore incorporated sustainable
to keep up with the latest optimal building performance. features such as extensive use of
advancements. Retrofitting • Addressing these challenges solar energy and daylighting to
new technologies into existing requires proactive management reduce electricity consumption,
structures while maintaining strategies, ongoing maintenance innovative air filtration strategies,
green certification standards can efforts, and a commitment including hydroponics, for
be complex and costly. to sustainability principles enhanced indoor air quality,
• Changing Regulations: throughout the lifecycle of the meeting recommended parameters
Environmental regulations and building. for temperature, humidity, and
building codes are subject to In terms of sustainability, air quality. These initiatives have
change over time. Ensuring resulted in remarkable reductions
ongoing compliance with water conservation, in energy consumption and
evolving standards may require energy efficiency, and net contributed to improvements in
updates or modifications to zero what all has been occupant health and well-being.
existing green features, posing
challenges for building owners introduced in this facility? Any other project?
and managers. DS Group Headquarters
implemented various sustainability I’d like to highlight another
features, including - 200% increase remarkable project - Flipkart
in captive solar capacity through Group’s distribution and
advanced solar panels, warehousing facilities.
environmentally friendly Flipkart achieved TRUE Gold
changes such as certification for zero waste at
electronically four of its locations, showcasing
commutated a commitment to responsible
fans and consumption, waste reduction, and
circular economy principles.
The company’s initiatives
include employee education, waste
segregation strategies, and a shift
to paper-based packaging,
contributing significantly
to a sustainable and
environmentally friendly
business model. These
efforts align with the
broader vision of
achieving net zero
carbon emissions
and promoting
sustainability
across the value
chain.

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