WorldGBC's Asia Pacific Leadership in Green Building Awards 2022
The Asia Pacific Leadership in Green Building Awards has been showcasing leadership in people, business and projects behind the sustainable building movement across Asia since 2014.This year, the awards will be celebrated during a pivotal event in World Green Building Council's (WorldGBC)calendar The Asia Pacific 2022 Festival which coincides with our 20th Anniversary.
Led by the WorldGBC Asia Pacific Network, together with 15 Green Building Councils across the region, the awards contain three categories : celebrating the inspiring business leaders by example, iconic buildings showcasing the best in green design and inspiring female leadership across the region. All of these align with WorldGBC's latest strategic impact areas and our Beyond the Business Case Report , helping to create a more purposeful and empowering sustainable environment in the Asia Pacific region.
Green building has reached a new horizon in the region, thanks to the industry's vision and innovation. To reflect this evolution, the 2022 Awards will focus on alignment with WorldGBC's three impact areas: Climate Action - Advancing Net Zero, Health & Wellbeing and Resource & Circularity.
The earlier four editions of APN awards held in 2014, 2016, 2018 & 2020 were a huge success and received tremendous support from organisations, projects and individuals across the Asia Pacific region.
The nominations for the APN Awards 2022 are now open! To participate, download the nomination forms here.
- The Business Leadership in Sustainability Award companies which imbed climate action into their corporate DNA and create a positive impact towards their community, society as a whole and our planet.
- The Leadership in Sustainable Design and Performance Award to pioneering green building projects that are dedicated to advancing design leadership in climate action and climate justice, as well setting new benchmarks for the whole life carbon vision and human factors. Buildings in the following categories are welcome to participate:
- Commercial (offices, retail, hotels, mixed-development with more than 50% commercial spaces).
- Institutional (schools, hospitals, sports & recreational, places of worship).
- Residential (low, mid, high, private, public, townships, mixed-development with more than 50% residential spaces) .
- The Women in Green Building Leadership Award Celebrating the female trailblazers who are making extraordinary contributions to sustainable development, fueling ambitious young women and catalysing change.
The APN Awards 2022 will recognise five winners across three award categories:
The awards are open to companies and green building projects of all sizes, as well individuals (women only) across the country. For building project submissions, it can be both new and existing buildings, so long as there is at least 1 year of operational data, verified using any of the IGBC rating system.
- Raise your profile - Finalists and winners of the Awards will be profiled through WorldGBC's global press, social media and other communications activities.
- Get in front of the right people - Finalists and winners of the Awards will be profiled through WorldGBC's global press, social media and other communications activities.
- Receive recognition - Finalists and winners of the Awards will be profiled through WorldGBC's global press, social media and other communications activities.
Why should you enter?
- 60% of the world's population (4.3 billion people) live in the Asia Pacific region, with more than 2 billion living in urban areas - a figure that is set to reach 3.3 billion by 2050.
- Set against this backdrop of growth, creating buildings that are low or zero carbon is essential to ensure a high quality of life for people, minimise negative impacts on the environment, and maximise economic opportunities.
- The Awards are the only ones to recognise green building achievements across the whole of the Asia Pacific region. The 2020 Awards were hugely successful, with over 100 nominations from 15 countries in the region.
Why are the Awards significant?
Key Dates:
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10 July 2022 (Sunday) |
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15 July 2022 (Friday) |
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October 2022 |
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November 2022 |
The nominations must be submitted to IGBC by 10 July 2022 (Sunday), with the following fee:
- Organisations and Projects: INR. 20,000/- for each nomination, inclusive of GST at 18%.
- Individuals (Women only): INR. 10,000/- for each nomination, inclusive of GST at 18%.
For any further information and support, please contact:
Sampath Kumar
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Training Programmes
A green building is one which uses less water, optimizes energy efficiency, conserves natural resources, generates less waste and provides healthier spaces for occupants, as compared to a conventional building. Considering the tremendous benefits that it offers, green building concept is gaining major importance in India.
Indian Green Building Council's (IGBC) rating systems launched since 2007 had made rapid strides in the Green Building sector. These rating systems have been successfully applied in India in as many as 10,296 buildings, till date with a footprint of 10.24 Billion sq.ft. Many Government, corporate, builders & developers in India have taken lead in constructing Green Buildings. With the growing demand for Green Buildings, there is a need to enhance the knowledge of building professionals on Green Building concepts & equip them on the Green Building rating systems.
Till date, IGBC has conducted several Green Building Training programme across India and trained nearly 21,000 professionals on green building concepts.
Objective

The main objective of this training programme is to impart knowledge on Green Building concepts and share best practices in Green Buildings.
Coverage

Introduction to Green Buildings

Sustainable Architecture & Design

Site Selection & Planning

Water Conservation

Energy Efficiency

Building Materials & Resources

Indoor Environmental Quality

Innovation and Development

Green Building Case Study

Discussion on documentation

Exercises on Templates
Benefits to Participants

Exposure to Green Building Design Strategies

Exposure to Green Building Case Studies

Acquire Knowledge on IGBC Green Building Rating Systems

Get equipped for facilitating green building certification

Get equipped to appear for IGBC AP Exam

Hands-on training on Green Building documentation
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IGBC Green League 2023

To achieve IGBC vision and to propagate the green building concepts, CII's IGBC had launched a unique Learn & Win concept titled 'IGBC Green League (IGL) - Learning & Growing Together' in 2016 which went bigger and greater for 6 consecutive years with tremendous success, response and value to the Indian Construction Industry.
Keeping this revering success of IGL in view, CII's IGBC is organizing the 8th Edition of IGBC Green League (IGL) - Reform, Perform & Transform' which is scheduled this year in two phases. Phase I of IGL 2023 is scheduled between 6 - 10 June 2023 and Phase II of IGL 2023 is scheduled between1 - 5 August 2023 (5 consecutive days) over virtual platform.
Each day will have 3 hrs 30 min of learnings on various concepts of Green Buildings and Net Zero through tutorials, culminating into a National Level Quiz Competition on Sustainability and Green attributes.The training session would cover about 25 topics by as many renowned expert faculties from the industry. IGL is strongly recommended for Developers, Architects, Consultants, Engineers, Research Scholars, MEPs, FMs and Academia Faculties At the end of the session and national quiz competition, each participant would be provided with a complementary attempt of IGBC AP Examination to establish themselves as the Green Building Accredited Professional (IGBC AP holds a lifetime credential as a qualified & distinguished professional).
Focused Training Areas:
- Jouney from Green Buildings to Green Cities - Green Building Movement in India, Sustainable Architecture, Bio Diversity & its importance in Built Environment.
- Sustainable Building Materials - Introduction to GreenPro, Green Interiors, Waste to Wealth
- Health and Well Being of Occupants - IAQ, Fresh Air Ventilation & CO2 Monitoring, Low VoC Materials, Ergonomics
- Towards Net Zero - Introduction to Energy Efficiency Energy, Glazing, Lighting Controls, HVAC Systems, ECBC Codes, Simulation Tools
- Zero Water Discharge - Approach to Zero Water Discharge, RWH Systems, Low Flow Fixtures, Irrigation Systems & Controls, Waste Water Treatment Systems.
** the participants would be trained and prepared by renowned Industry experts to participate in the National Level Quiz Competition (date will be notified) and attempting complementary single attempt for the coveted IGBC Accredited Professional Examination.
Fees:
- CII-IGBC Members - INR 7,000 per participant (inc. of taxes)
- Non-Members - INR 9,000 per participant (inc. of taxes)
- 3 or above participation from same organisation - 10% additional discount
Prizes

Attractive Cash Prizes to the Top 4 Quiz Winners Nationally
- 1st Prize - INR 50,000
- 2nd Prize - INR 40,000
- 3rd Prize - INR 30,000
- 4th Prize - INR 20,000
Advantages to Participants:

Technical Training of 5 days (20 hrs approx.) on most important topics of Sustainability.

Introduction to latest green building trends & Net Zero trends & technologies

Complementary Single Attempt for IGBC AP Exam before 31 Dec 2023.

In house capability to develop green buildings and promote sustainable development

Soft copy of Course material & IGBC rating programs.

Complementary Invite to Green Building Congress Chennai: 23 - 25 November 2023

Mock IGBC Accredited Professional (AP) Exam

Digital Participation Certificate

Networking opportunity amongst all the participants thru dedicated WhatsApp group

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List of IGBC Fellow Awardees
S.no | Name | Award | Designation and Organisation |
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1 |
Mr V Suresh
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IGBC Sr Fellow | Chairman, Policy Advocacy & Government Relations, IGBC |
2 |
Mr Gurmit Singh
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IGBC Sr Fellow | Chairman, Indian Green Building Council and Managing Director, Rajco Metal Industries Pvt Ltd |
3 |
Mr Ranganath N K
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IGBC Sr Fellow | Grundfos Water Ambassador, Grundfos Pumps India Pvt Ltd |
4 |
Mr Murari Sinhal
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IGBC Sr Fellow | Sr. Group Vice President, Reliance Industries Ltd. |
5 |
Mr Ajit Kumar Chordia
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IGBC Sr Fellow | Managing Director, Khivraj Tech Park Pvt. Ltd. Chennai |
6 |
Mr Vijaya Sai Meka
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IGBC Sr Fellow | Managing Director, S&S Green Projects Pvt Ltd |
7 |
Dr R Chandrashekhar
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IGBC Sr Fellow | Chairman, IGBC Green Healthcare and Consultant World Bank, and Visiting Prof. London South Bank University, UK |
8 |
Mr Alok Tiwari
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IGBC Sr Fellow | Advisor, Environment & Housekeeping Management (EnHM), Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) |
9 |
Mr Kanwal Jeet Jawa
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IGBC Sr Fellow | Managing Director & COO, Daikin Airconditioning India Pvt Ltd |
10 |
Mr Srikant Bapat
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IGBC Sr Fellow | Country GM & MD, Johnson Control (I) Pvt. Ltd |
11 |
Mr Syed Mohamed Beary
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IGBC Sr Fellow | Chairman & Managing Director, Bearys Group |
12 |
Mr H N Daruwalla
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IGBC Sr Fellow | Chairman,IGBC Taskforce on Facilitation & Consultancy services and Former Vice President (E&E), Godrej & Boyce |
13 |
Dr Chandrashekar Hariharan
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IGBC Sr Fellow | Chairman, Biodiversity Conservation (I) Pvt. Ltd |
14 |
Mr Kamal Meattle
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IGBC Sr Fellow | Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Paharpur Business Centre |
15 |
Mr Sharukh Mistry
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IGBC Sr Fellow | Managing Director, Mistry Architects |
16 |
Ar C N Raghavendran
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IGBC Sr Fellow | Managing Director, C.R.Narayana Rao (Consultants) Private Limited |
17 |
Mr Toshio Nakano
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IGBC Sr Fellow | Chairman, Daikin Air-Conditioning India Pvt. Ltd |
18 |
Mr C Shekar Reddy
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IGBC Sr Fellow | Chairman & Managing Director, CSR Estates Ltd |
19 |
Mr R K Somany
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IGBC Sr Fellow | Chairman & Managing Director, HSIL Limited |
20 |
Mr B Thiagarajan
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IGBC Sr Fellow | Managing director, Blue Star Limited |
21 |
Mr Chirag Baijal
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IGBC Fellow | Managing Director - Commercial HVAC India Region, Carrier Corporation |
22 |
Ar Hiten Sethi
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IGBC Fellow | Founder, Hiten Sethi Architects (HSA), Hiten Sethi |
23 |
Ar Srinivas Murthy G.
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IGBC Fellow | Chief Executive and Architect & President, Architecture and Design foundation [India], SMG Design Inc |
24 |
Mr Shabbir Kanchwala
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IGBC Fellow | Senior Vice President, K Raheja Corp Pvt. Ltd. |
25 |
Mr Sandeep Talaulicar
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IGBC Fellow | Managing Director, Jakson Hospitality (P) Ltd |
26 |
Mr Sandeep Narang
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IGBC Fellow | Vice President, smart Cities-Built Environment, ETI Dynamics |
27 |
Dr S Rajkumar
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IGBC Fellow | Head & DGM - Buildings and Factories, L&T Construction |
28 |
Mr Rajesh B Lund
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IGBC Sr Fellow | Director, Srivari Infrastructure P Ltd |
29 |
Mr Bharat Kamat
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IGBC Fellow | Director, Kamat Infra Tech Pvt. Ltd |
30 |
Ar Ashok Mokha
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IGBC Fellow | Managing Director & Principal Architect, Ashok Mokha Architects |
31 |
Col Colonel (Veteran) A Sridharan, VSM
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IGBC Fellow | Col Colonel (Veteran) A Sridharan, VSM |
32 |
Mr Vinod Maroli
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IGBC Fellow | Managing Director & CEO, Venus Gas Products & Services (Mysore) Pvt Ltd |
33 |
Ar Snehal P Shah
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IGBC Fellow | Partner, ESSTEAM |
34 |
Mr Anupam Mittal
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IGBC Fellow | Director, ARINEM Consultancy Services Pvt Ltd |
35 |
Mr K Leela Prasad
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IGBC Fellow | Director, ARINEM Consultancy Services Pvt Ltd |
36 |
Mr T V R Chowdari
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IGBC Fellow | Chairman, TDG India |
37 |
Mr Sanjay Goyal
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IGBC Fellow | Country Head-sales, Mktg., Daikin Airconditioning India Pvt Ltd |
38 |
Mr Ajit Kumar Chordia
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IGBC Fellow | Managing Director, Khivraj Tech Park Pvt. Ltd. Chennai |
39 |
Mr Anuj Agarwal
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IGBC Fellow | Chief Operating Officer (COO), ICICI Foundation for Inclusive Growth |
40 |
Mr Bhaskar Mukherjee
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IGBC Fellow | Managing Director, UP Twiga Fiber Glass Ltd |
41 |
Mr Mahesh Anand
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IGBC Fellow | President - Decorative Business, Nippon Paint (India) Private Limited |
42 |
Mr Anand Mishra
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IGBC Fellow | Managing Director, Trimurty Builders & Colonizers Pvt. Ltd Jaipur |
43 |
Mr Abdhesh Kumar Singh
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IGBC Fellow | ED/ELECT./II, DMRC , ED/ELECT./II, DMRC |
44 |
Mr SMH Adil
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IGBC Fellow | Director, Global Evolutionary Energy Design (GEED) |
45 |
Ar B R Ajit
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IGBC Fellow | Managing Director, Ajit Associates Architectural Consultants Pvt Ltd |
46 |
Mr Arun Bhatia
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IGBC Fellow | Managing Director - South Asia Pacific,Carrier Airconditioning & Refrigeration Limited |
47 |
Mr Rakesh Bhatia
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IGBC Fellow | Senior Vice President, Ecofirst Services Limited (A TATA Enterprise) |
48 |
Mr Rumi Engineer
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IGBC Fellow | Head Energy Management and Green Initiatives,Godrej & Boyce Mfg.Co.Ltd |
49 |
Dr Vishal Garg
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IGBC Fellow | Head, Centre for IT in Building Science, IIIT Hyderabad |
50 |
Ar Shakuntala Ghosh
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IGBC Fellow | Principal Architect and Partner, Ghosh, Bose & Associates |
51 |
Mr Sameer Gupta
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IGBC Fellow | Managing Director,Jakson Limiteds |
52 |
Mr JitKumar Gupta
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IGBC Fellow | Chief Town Planner, Sahara Prime City Limited |
53 |
Mr Jayesh Hariyani
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IGBC Fellow | CMD, INI Design Studio (Formerly Stantec) |
54 |
Mr Hariprasad Hegde
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IGBC Fellow | Global Chief Sustainability,Wipro Limited |
55 |
Mr Sriram K
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IGBC Fellow | Director, Enclaves Infrastructure (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd. |
56 |
Mr Rishabh Kasliwal
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IGBC Fellow | Managing Director, Kamal Cogent Energy Pvt. Ltd |
57 |
Mr Chitranjan Kaushik
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IGBC Fellow | COO, Ecofirst Services Limited (A TATA Enterprise) |
58 |
Ar Poorva Keskar
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IGBC Fellow | Director, VK:e environmental |
59 |
Mr Niranjan Khatri
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IGBC Fellow | Consultant and Advocate for Employment of People with Disabilities |
60 |
Mr Juzer S. Kothari
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IGBC Fellow | Director, Conserve Consultants Pvt. Ltd |
61 |
Mr Ramaiah Kumar
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IGBC Fellow | Assistant Vice President, Jones Lang LaSalle Meghraj (JLL) |
62 |
Mr Rajat Malhotra
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IGBC Fellow | Chief Operating Officer - West Asia Integrated Facilities Management, JLL |
63 |
Prof Jyotirmay Mathur
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IGBC Fellow | Head, Centre for Energy and Environment, MNIT Jaipur |
64 |
Ar Sheetal Rakheja
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IGBC Fellow | Managing Partner, AEON Design & Development |
65 |
Mr Ashish Rakheja
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IGBC Fellow | Managing Partner, AEON Consultants |
66 |
Mr Ankoor Sanghvi
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IGBC Fellow | Managing Director, Ankoor Sanghvi Architects |
67 |
Mr Ankoor Sanghvi
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IGBC Fellow | Managing Director, Ankoor Sanghvi Architects |
68 |
Mr M Selvarasu
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IGBC Fellow | Director, LEAD Consultancy Services |
69 |
Mr Sandeep Shikre
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IGBC Fellow | Managing Director, Sandeep Shikre & Associates |
70 |
Mr Jaiprakash Shroff
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IGBC Fellow | Vice President, Shroff Group |
71 |
Ms Mala Singh
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IGBC Fellow | Founder & CEO, PEC Solutions Green Design Pvt Ltd |
72 |
Mr Sameer Sinha
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IGBC Fellow | Managing Director, Savvy Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd |
73 |
Mr MG Somashekar
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IGBC Fellow | Managing Director, P G Setty Construction Technology Pvt. Ltd. |
74 |
Mr Tanmay Tathagat
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IGBC Fellow | Director, Environmental Design Solutions (EDS) |
75 |
Mr Jaimni Uberoi
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IGBC Fellow | Managing Partner, jmohanCo |
76 |
Dr C Velan
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IGBC Fellow | City Head, Chennai Operations CapitaLand India |