Another feather in GCC’s hat

The Greater Chennai Corporation’s (GCC) -ICCC Smart Governance Centre has received the prestigious Platinum Certification under the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Green New Building Rating System. A press release said,”With this accolade and an impressive score of 89 out of 100 points, GCC is one of the oldest corporations in the world to construct an end-to-end sustainable government building.” The award and certification was received by J Radhakrishnan, Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu and Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation in the presence of Gurmit Singh Arora, National Chairman, Indian Green Building Council, B Thiagarajan, National Vice Chairman, Indian Green Building Council,Ajit Kumar Chordia, Chairman, Indian Green Building Council, Chennai Chapter and Arun Awasthy, President and Managing Director, Johnson Controls India. Radhakrishnan said,”In the heart of Tamil Nadu, the Greater Chennai Corporation stands as one of the world’s oldest and most proactive municipal bodies, championing the cause of a greener tomorrow. Beyond the superficiality of greenery, our focus lies in cultivating environmentally friendly and healthier spaces for the citizens of Tamil Nadu. As a proud partner state of the Green Building Congress 2023, we are excited to showcase our commitment to sustainability. Our Smart Governance Building has been awarded the prestigious IGBC Platinum rating, standing as a testament to our dedication. Leading by example is our philosophy, and we urge all upcoming projects, both private and governmental, to embrace the IGBC rating not merely for accolades but as a commitment to a sustainable future. Let us not just speak of sustainability but embody it in our actions, conserving resources for the next generation and fostering the well-being of all. I appreciate CII – IGBC once again for hosting India’s largest Conference & Expo, Green Building Congress 2023 at Chennai and I am sure, this event will go a long way in creating awareness a