Emission from buildings in India to zoom

The report, however, added that by implementing a ‘whole-system’ approach, the emission intensity of building operations could be reduced by 45 per cent by 2030.

"The total buildings emissions could be reduced by 75 per cent in 2050 as opposed to a business-as-usual scenario" it said.

The report, titled "From the Ground Up" provides a novel ‘whole-system’ approach to decarbonising India’s buildings sector.

It was released at a time when world leaders are attending the Climate Conference COP27 at Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.

Launching the report, Hitesh Vaidya, Director of NIUA said “We are standing at a crucial juncture in India’s growth stage where urban migration and development are occurring at a rapid pace."

“This gives us an opportunity to build right the first time. I call upon building material manufacturers, building developers, equipment manufacturers, NGOs, and policymakers to come together and collaborate on achieving the ambitious climate targets,” he said.

Clay Stranger, Managing Director, RMI, said: “Many solutions already exist, and experts across government, academia and the private sector have been contributing to this critical conversation through efforts on energy codes, building ratings, product efficiency and more.

"The need of the hour is to integrate these efforts and amplify our impact in order to meet our common environmental, economic, and social goals."

(With UNI inputs)