September 20, 2026: The second edition of the Green Mumbai Summit 2025, hosted by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) under the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), convened policymakers, urban planners, architects, developers, and sustainability experts at Taj The Trees, Vikhroli, Mumbai. Focused on “Advancing Climate Resilience: Decarbonizing the Built Environment,” the summit highlighted the urgent need for sustainable, low-carbon practices in the city to achieve India’s Net Zero target by 2070.
A key feature of the summit was collaboration between the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC), demonstrating a shared commitment to green infrastructure, renewable energy integration, waste management, and nature-positive urban planning. Shri Avinash Kate, Deputy Municipal Commissioner of BMC, emphasised the importance of transforming new and existing buildings to reduce emissions. “With IGBC’s support, BMC is committed to adopting low-carbon design, innovative construction materials, and forward-looking practices to make Mumbai a greener and healthier city for future generations,” he said.
Dr. Mala Singh, Chairperson of IGBC Mumbai Chapter, underlined the central role of green buildings in sustainable urbanization, stating, “The built environment accounts for a large share of global carbon emissions… Summits like this reinforce IGBC’s mission to promote renewable energy solutions and sustainable practices to achieve India’s Net Zero goals.”
The summit also showcased pioneering net-zero communities and strategies for green redevelopment, focusing on eco-friendly housing, efficient water and waste management, and open, healthy spaces. Twelve IGBC Platinum-certified buildings and 70 founding members from Mumbai were recognized for leadership in sustainability and carbon reduction.
The BMC G/South Ward Office received IGBC Gold Certification for its sustainable initiatives, including water-efficient fixtures, a 10 KLD sewage treatment plant, rainwater harvesting, native vegetation, and solar energy covering 11.1% of annual demand.
Chitranjan Kaushik, Co-Chair of IGBC Mumbai Chapter, described the summit as a milestone in fostering partnerships and innovation to make Mumbai a global example of climate-resilient, sustainable urban living.
Source: Solar Quarter
