Hyderabad Metro: India’s first IGBC Platinum certified network
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Hyderabad Metro: India’s first IGBC Platinum certified network

Hyderabad’s L&T Metro Rail (L&TMRHL) has become the first metro network in India to achieve the prestigious IGBC Green Existing MRTS Platinum Certification. This recognition applies to all 57 stations across its Red, Blue, and Green Line corridors, highlighting its commitment to sustainable urban transport and leadership in green building practices.

The certification was presented during the Green Building Congress 2024 in Bengaluru, organised by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). L&TMRHL executives, including MD & CEO KVB Reddy and COO Sudhir Chiplunkar, received the honour from B. Thiagarajan, Chairman of IGBC, Christopher de la Cruz, CEO of the Philippine Green Building Council, and C. Shekhar Reddy, National Vice-Chairman of CII-IGBC.

Expressing his gratitude, Reddy stated, “This recognition reflects our dedication to sustainability and reinforces our commitment to eco-friendly and efficient public transportation for Hyderabad.” Chiplunkar added, “This milestone validates our efforts in energy efficiency, eco-friendly design, and resource conservation as we continue innovating in sustainable urban mobility.”

The IGBC Platinum certification, the highest honour for sustainable operations, underscores L&TMRHL's initiatives in:

- Energy efficiency: Implementing advanced technologies to reduce energy use. - Eco-friendly design: Incorporating sustainable features across all metro stations. - Resource conservation: Emphasising water management, renewable energy, and waste reduction.

This achievement is attributed to L&TMRHL’s collaborative efforts and adoption of cutting-edge green technologies. The metro system has also received multiple accolades for its brand communication and stakeholder engagement initiatives, setting benchmarks for sustainable urban transportation in India. (ET)

Hyderabad’s L&T Metro Rail (L&TMRHL) has become the first metro network in India to achieve the prestigious IGBC Green Existing MRTS Platinum Certification. This recognition applies to all 57 stations across its Red, Blue, and Green Line corridors, highlighting its commitment to sustainable urban transport and leadership in green building practices. The certification was presented during the Green Building Congress 2024 in Bengaluru, organised by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). L&TMRHL executives, including MD & CEO KVB Reddy and COO Sudhir Chiplunkar, received the honour from B. Thiagarajan, Chairman of IGBC, Christopher de la Cruz, CEO of the Philippine Green Building Council, and C. Shekhar Reddy, National Vice-Chairman of CII-IGBC. Expressing his gratitude, Reddy stated, “This recognition reflects our dedication to sustainability and reinforces our commitment to eco-friendly and efficient public transportation for Hyderabad.” Chiplunkar added, “This milestone validates our efforts in energy efficiency, eco-friendly design, and resource conservation as we continue innovating in sustainable urban mobility.” The IGBC Platinum certification, the highest honour for sustainable operations, underscores L&TMRHL's initiatives in: - Energy efficiency: Implementing advanced technologies to reduce energy use. - Eco-friendly design: Incorporating sustainable features across all metro stations. - Resource conservation: Emphasising water management, renewable energy, and waste reduction. This achievement is attributed to L&TMRHL’s collaborative efforts and adoption of cutting-edge green technologies. The metro system has also received multiple accolades for its brand communication and stakeholder engagement initiatives, setting benchmarks for sustainable urban transportation in India. (ET)

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