GIFT City Earns ISO 14001 for Sustainability
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GIFT City Earns ISO 14001 for Sustainability

Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) has been awarded the ISO 14001:2015 certification for its Environmental Management System (EMS), reinforcing its commitment to sustainable urban development. The certification, granted by Bureau Veritas, highlights GIFT City's structured approach to minimizing its environmental footprint across planning, construction, operations, and maintenance.

Commitment to Sustainability The ISO 14001 certification is a globally recognized benchmark for organizations integrating environmentally responsible practices into their operations. With this achievement, GIFT City sets a precedent as a financial hub that prioritizes sustainability while fostering business growth.

Tapan Ray, MD & Group CEO of GIFT City, stated: "Achieving the ISO 14001 certification reflects GIFT City's commitment to building a future-ready finance and technology hub with sustainability at its core. By embedding global environmental standards into our operations, we are ensuring compliance while driving responsible growth aligned with international ESG goals."

Pioneering Eco-Friendly Innovations As India’s first operational smart city, GIFT City has introduced several sustainable innovations, including:

District Cooling System for energy-efficient temperature control

Automated Waste Collection System for efficient waste management

Utility Tunnel to streamline infrastructure services

These features set new benchmarks for sustainable urban development in India, balancing business expansion with environmental responsibility.

Boosting Investor Confidence GIFT City has rapidly emerged as a preferred destination for global financial institutions, fintech firms, and multinational corporations. The ISO 14001 certification is expected to further:

Enhance investor confidence

Attract environmentally conscious businesses

Strengthen GIFT City’s position as a world-class financial hub

India’s Premier Global Finance Hub As India’s first International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), GIFT City is designed to match the standards of leading international business districts. It offers significant advantages, including:

Reduced operational costs

Favorable tax policies

A thriving business ecosystem

With its strategic initiatives, GIFT City continues to redefine sustainable urban development, setting an example for future financial and technology hubs in India.

Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) has been awarded the ISO 14001:2015 certification for its Environmental Management System (EMS), reinforcing its commitment to sustainable urban development. The certification, granted by Bureau Veritas, highlights GIFT City's structured approach to minimizing its environmental footprint across planning, construction, operations, and maintenance. Commitment to Sustainability The ISO 14001 certification is a globally recognized benchmark for organizations integrating environmentally responsible practices into their operations. With this achievement, GIFT City sets a precedent as a financial hub that prioritizes sustainability while fostering business growth. Tapan Ray, MD & Group CEO of GIFT City, stated: Achieving the ISO 14001 certification reflects GIFT City's commitment to building a future-ready finance and technology hub with sustainability at its core. By embedding global environmental standards into our operations, we are ensuring compliance while driving responsible growth aligned with international ESG goals. Pioneering Eco-Friendly Innovations As India’s first operational smart city, GIFT City has introduced several sustainable innovations, including: District Cooling System for energy-efficient temperature control Automated Waste Collection System for efficient waste management Utility Tunnel to streamline infrastructure services These features set new benchmarks for sustainable urban development in India, balancing business expansion with environmental responsibility. Boosting Investor Confidence GIFT City has rapidly emerged as a preferred destination for global financial institutions, fintech firms, and multinational corporations. The ISO 14001 certification is expected to further: Enhance investor confidence Attract environmentally conscious businesses Strengthen GIFT City’s position as a world-class financial hub India’s Premier Global Finance Hub As India’s first International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), GIFT City is designed to match the standards of leading international business districts. It offers significant advantages, including: Reduced operational costs Favorable tax policies A thriving business ecosystem With its strategic initiatives, GIFT City continues to redefine sustainable urban development, setting an example for future financial and technology hubs in India.

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