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NEWS TRACK
WABAG HOUSE RE-CERTIFIED PLATINUM BY IGBC, ALMS REVIVED IN ANDHERI-JUHU WARD TO
REINFORCES NET-ZERO COMMITMENT ENHANCE CIVIC
ABAG House has set ambitious goals ENGAGEMENT
to become a “Zero Waste” building by
2025 and achieve “Zero Carbon” status stablished by the Brihan Mumbai
by 2028, aligning with India’s climate Municipal Corporation (BMC)
Waction commitments. Notably, it has in 1997, Advanced Locality
earned dual certifications for Net-Zero Water and Near Managements (ALMs) are
Net-Zero Energy from IGBC, making it the first operational Ecitizen-driven groups designed to
corporate office in India to receive this dual recognition. enhance the quality of life by working closely
WABAG House boasts high-performance envelopes, with the BMC on neighbourhood challenges.
The revival of ALMs comes in response to
optimized HVAC and LED lighting systems, an Energy this gap in civic engagement. With the revival
Performance Index well below national benchmarks, 100% of ALMs, residents are optimistic about
rainwater harvesting, and a focus on indoor air quality and restoring the collaborative spirit between
employee well-being. citizens and the BMC, ensuring that local
The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) aims to issues are promptly addressed.
achieve 100% net zero embodied carbon by 2050 for new The revival of ALMs marks a significant
buildings and infrastructure, and work towards making all step towards rebuilding organized civic
buildings net zero operational carbon. Its Net Zero Carbon engagement in the area, helping to ensure that
Rating System promotes the use of low-embodied carbon the challenges of urban life are effectively
materials and technologies, on-site or off-site renewable managed through collaboration between the
energy sources, and a Whole Building Life Cycle Analysis. community and local authorities.
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