Building a Climate-Conscious India:

As the centrepiece of global climate policy, decarbonisation is a crucial strategy to limit the Earth’s rising temperatures to 1.5–2°C. The built environment holds the potential to solve about a third of the decarbonization puzzle. Yet, it is a highly intricate ecosystem, encompassing a diverse array of stakeholders, from builders, architects, and project consultants to policymakers, construction companies, and consumers. Success in this domain can propel us significantly closer to a net-zero reality, creating green supply chains and generating sustainable livelihoods along the way. Reducing emissions in the building sector has long been a focus of policy discussions. However, challenges persist across urban planning, project design, supply chains, and policy implementation. To achieve impact at scale, a systemic transformation is imperative—one where all stakeholders align towards shared goals. This necessitates consensus on the high-impact interventions the sector must prioritise and the solutions that merit significant business innovation and financial support. The report Building a Climate-Conscious India: Scalable Solutions for a Low-Carbon Built Environment provides a timely trend analysis, spotlighting solutions with the potential to drive commercial development, investment, and widespread adoption. As time runs out, the emphasis must shift from isolated pilot successes to models that deliver impact at scale. Achieving this requires the right mix of cost-efficiency, skills development, and alignment with consumer preferences. Encouragingly, the market is showing readiness to embrace low-carbon interventions. The next step is to empower key actors and unlock the levers that will transform this opportunity into a win for both business and the climate. The case studies presented in this report underscore the lessons and inspiration we can draw from small-scale successes. By pivoting focus toward action, adoption, and scalability, the built environment can take bold strides toward a low-carbon future. Together, we have the opportunity to catalyse this transformation and create a lasting impact.