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MAKING A POINT

Going Green –

A necessity not a choice

Sustainability can only be achieved through
collaboration between all stakeholders, says
Rajesh Choudhary, CEO, Privee Green, in an
exclusive write-up for Clean India Journal.

acilities management This mandate and incentive-
sustainability is an driven shift towards sustainability
organization’s process is also fueled by a genuine desire
of changing how its among companies to examine
Fphysical environment and mitigate their environmental
operates to minimize its harmful footprint. Housekeeping and you will not have the resources to
impact on the environment maintenance were the only oversee your sustainable facility
and people. With sustainability non-core business support tasks management journey without their
emerging as a major global assigned to FM specialists in assistance. In order to surmount
trend, industries worldwide are the past. Not any longer. The this obstacle, train your executives
intensifying their efforts towards responsibility for making sure that and staff on the advantages of
environmental conservation. an organization’s facilities reflect its sustainability.
The Budget 2023–24 has sustainable ethos shifts to the FM Adoption of new technologies
community which takes on more
accentuated the emphasis on duties and provides more services. is also difficult for many and has
‘green growth’, identified as Because of this, facility managers cost implications. For workplace
one of the seven priorities for now drive ESG rather than just sustainability to be improved,
the government. The Securities supporting it, turning service technology is crucial as it can
and Exchange Board of India providers into service partners. offer quick, comprehensive, and
(SEBI) has issued an ESG rating significant information regarding
framework called Core Business A brief synopsis of how your building’s health performance.
Responsibility and Sustainability facility management companies The Internet of Things and big
Reporting (BRSR), which lists are contributing to managing data analytics have revolutionized
49 parameters for ESG reporting. sustainability is by following best resource monitoring and
While this is mandatory for and updated practices. They are sustainability. In the long run, it
business at present, its scope introducing eco-friendly methods is proven to be cost-effective and
is expected to include more in the cleaning process by adopting has a huge impact on achieving
companies in the near future. The green cleaning products. FM is sustainability goals.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs auditing the facility’s performance Sustainability is no longer a
(MCA), Government of India, by analyzing utility bills and energy choice but a necessity. The facility
consumption and additionally
released a set of guidelines in increasing preventive maintenance, management space in India,
2011 called the National Voluntary which keeps the environment a critical driver of economic
Guidelines (NVGs) on the Social, functioning well. growth, has a critical role to play
Environmental, and Economic in building a greener tomorrow.
Responsibilities of Business. It It is recommended to choose While challenges like infrastructure
was anticipated that this would sustainable vendors and sustainable gaps, regulatory complexities and
give companies advice on what supplies and resources. Industries lack of awareness remain, the
constitutes ethical business are also pursuing environmental future holds immense promise.
practices. The National Guidelines certifications for their buildings, such Adopting innovative technologies,
on Responsible Business Conduct as LEED and BREEAM, as well as promoting energy efficiency, and
(NGRBC) are the new guidelines certifications for operational practices championing circular economy
that were revised and updated. like Green Key, Green Globe, ISO models are crucial steps. We
The NGRBC, like the NVGs, 14001, and EU Ecolabel. need to leverage the power of
is intended to help companies Different studies have shown collaboration—between industry
go above and beyond the call of that executives struggle to leaders, policymakers, and the
duty when it comes to regulatory understand the value and benefits community—to foster a sustainable
compliance. of sustainability. This implies that ecosystem. CIJ

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