The US Green Building Council (USGBC) recently released the list of India’s Top 10 States for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), the world’s most widely used green building rating system. This is the first time the list has been released in India and it ranks states on gross square feet (gsf) of LEED certified space overall.
“India continues to be a leader in the green building movement and the states listed here have shown exceptional leadership and dedication to creating a more sustainable built environment,” said Mahesh Ramanujam, president and CEO, USGBC and Green Business Certification Inc (GBCI). “India has seen robust growth in the number of green buildings certified under LEED across sectors. Leaders, policy makers and developers in India are working towards sustainability. We hope this list encourages the use of LEED and sustainable practices in more states across the country while driving enthusiasm among leaders to be a part of this change.”
LEED-certified spaces use less energy and water, reduce carbon emissions, create a healthier environment for occupants and the community at large, and are cost-saving.