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FM SUSTAINABILITY

The increasing race in the carbon
markets has unleashed the potential

of facility managers to hold the reins
and steer corporates towards their
sustainability goals.”

Manish Dabkara

projects and earn tradable Carbon Carbon Credit Buyers logistics facilities, where energy
Credit Certificates (CCCs). use is continuous and intense.
Facility managers are navigating Interestingly, facility managers Offsetting offers a practical way to
registration on the Indian Carbon can also be buyers of carbon credits. bridge the gap between operational
Market registry, preparing project Not all emissions can be eliminated, necessity and environmental
design documents and coordinating especially those from legacy responsibility. This dual role, as
with Accredited Carbon Verification equipment or critical operations like both enablers and beneficiaries
Agencies. cooling in data centers or hospitals. of carbon markets, makes facility
The scope of work also In such cases, facility managers managers pivotal players in the
clean transition.
involves initiatives like installing can offset unavoidable emissions
solar rooftops, implementing by purchasing carbon credits, Decarbonization at
energy-saving retrofits, or even effectively closing the loop and
afforestation projects on company helping their organisation reach net- Ground Levels
premises – each contributing zero goals. As India and the world advance
to tangible emission reductions This is especially relevant in toward net-zero targets, the real
eligible for credits. large campuses, tech parks and changemakers might not always
sit in boardrooms. Often, they are
walking the floors of our airports,
maintaining the cool of our cold
chains, or ensuring our commercial
hubs run efficiently. With the right
awareness and support, facility
managers can become powerful
climate champions, transforming
operational excellence into
environmental leadership.
By embracing their potential in
both compliance and voluntary
markets, facility managers can not
only drive climate impact but also
deliver financial returns, future-
proof their operations and elevate
their organization’s reputation in
the global sustainability landscape.
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