{"id":358893,"date":"2025-09-05T18:31:51","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T13:01:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.technologyforyou.org\/?p=358893"},"modified":"2025-09-05T18:31:51","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T13:01:51","slug":"cii-igbc-and-confederation-of-danish-industry-launch-groundbreaking-report-on-sustainable-workspace-catalyst-for-productivity-and-profitability-in-indian-businesses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.technologyforyou.org\/cii-igbc-and-confederation-of-danish-industry-launch-groundbreaking-report-on-sustainable-workspace-catalyst-for-productivity-and-profitability-in-indian-businesses\/","title":{"rendered":"CII-IGBC and Confederation of Danish Industry Launch Groundbreaking Report on\u00a0SUSTAINABLE WORKSPACE \u2013 Catalyst for Productivity and Profitability in Indian Businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_358894\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-358894\" style=\"width: 712px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-358894\" src=\"https:\/\/www.technologyforyou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cii-greenbc-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"The report was unveiled by Mr. Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen, Ambassador of the Royal Danish Embassy to India; Mr. R V Karnan IAS, Commissioner GHMC Government of Telangana; Mr. M Goutham Reddy, Vice Chairman, CII Telangana State Council; and Mr. C Shekar Reddy, National Vice Chairman, IGBC; Ms Bente Toftk\u00e6r, Director, Global Talent &amp; International Services, Danish Industry; Ar. Srinivas Murthy, Chairman, IGBC Hyderabad Chapter; and Mr. K S Venkatagiri, Executive Director, CII GBC in the presence of other dignitaries and sustainable industry champions.\" width=\"712\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.technologyforyou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cii-greenbc-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.technologyforyou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cii-greenbc-700x439.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.technologyforyou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cii-greenbc-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.technologyforyou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cii-greenbc-670x420.jpg 670w, https:\/\/www.technologyforyou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cii-greenbc-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.technologyforyou.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cii-greenbc.jpg 879w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 712px) 100vw, 712px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-358894\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The report was unveiled by Mr. Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen, Ambassador of the Royal Danish Embassy to India; Mr. R V Karnan IAS, Commissioner GHMC Government of Telangana; Mr. M Goutham Reddy, Vice Chairman, CII Telangana State Council; and Mr. C Shekar Reddy, National Vice Chairman, IGBC; Ms Bente Toftk\u00e6r, Director, Global Talent &amp; International Services, Danish Industry; Ar. Srinivas Murthy, Chairman, IGBC Hyderabad Chapter; and Mr. K S Venkatagiri, Executive Director, CII GBC in the presence of other dignitaries and sustainable industry champions.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Hyderabad, India, 05 September 2025<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) \u2013 Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), in collaboration with the Confederation of Danish Industry (DI), today launched the landmark research report &#8220;<strong>SUSTAINABLE WORKSPACE \u2013 Catalyst for Productivity and Profitability in Indian Businesses<\/strong>&#8221; at the CII Green Business Centre, Hyderabad.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">The unique one-of-its-kind research study in the world with academic support from the\u00a0<strong>Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad<\/strong>, reveals that sustainable workplaces are transformative for Indian businesses. The key findings of this research are that organizations that adopt Green Building Practices are more likely to have a thriving and engaged workforce, leading to increase in business performance for the organization. Moving far beyond environmental responsibility, the study demonstrates that green building strategies substantially enhance employee productivity, well-being, and organizational profitability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">The multi-year project presents the strongest evidence to date that adopting green solutions in India\u2019s workplaces leads to marked improvements in employee thriving, engagement, and over all wellbeing outcomes. Through a rigorous, multi-phase approach involving inputs from 75 case study partners with over 1,100 occupant responses from 6 cities and analysis of more than 900 indoor environment quality data points, the study offers robust, data-driven proof that building sustainably delivers measurable value for both organizations and their people.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Key Findings<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">A 1% increase in Green Index\u00a0(a composite of indoor environment quality and comfort) lifts employee thriving by 3% and engagement by 2%, respectively, and enhances physical well-being by 3%.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">A 1% increase in Indoor Environment Quality leads to 7% increase in employee engagement and 2% increase in Thriving.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Improved\u00a0Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)\u2014covering temperature, lighting, noise, humidity, and CO\u2082\u2014boosts both psychological vitality and learning at work, driving organizational performance, innovation, and staff retention.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">The findings confirm that sustainable workspaces deliver far-reaching outcomes: higher employee satisfaction, well-being, and organizational profitability across varying climatic and cultural zones in India.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Speaking at the launch, <strong>Mr. Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen, Ambassador of the Royal Danish Embassy to India, said\u00a0<\/strong>&#8220;Denmark is delighted to partner with India in advancing the agenda of sustainable and people-centric development. Over the years, our collaboration has demonstrated how shared knowledge, technology, and innovation can deliver solutions that benefit both people and the planet. The launch of the DI and CII-IGBC report on Sustainable Workspaces is yet another milestone in this journey. It reinforces the importance of designing workplaces that reduce environmental impact while enhance well-being, creativity, and productivity. Together, Denmark and India can accelerate the green transition and create resilient urban futures that serve as a model for the world.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Mr. R V Karnan IAS, Commissioner GHMC Government of Telangana, while addressing the gathering said, <\/strong>&#8220;Telangana is proud to lead the sustainable transformation of India\u2019s built environment, with Hyderabad emerging as one of the country\u2019s green building hubs. Our state has consistently championed IGBC-certified projects across residential, commercial, and institutional sectors, setting benchmarks in energy efficiency and eco-friendly urban development. Collaborating with national and international partners, we reaffirm our commitment to harnessing the power of green workspaces to enhance quality of life, drive innovation, and build resilient urban futures. This report provides compelling evidence that sustainable workplaces are not only vital for citizen well-being but also a strategic investment in Telangana\u2019s economic growth and global competitiveness.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Mr. C Shekar Reddy, National Vice Chairman, IGBC<\/strong>, stated,\u00a0&#8220;As IGBC celebrates 25 years of championing the green building movement in the country, the launch of the DI and CII-IGBC research report on Sustainable Workspaces \u2013 Catalysts for Productivity and Profitability in Indian Businesses marks an important milestone. This study reinforces the need to move beyond traditional metrics like energy and water savings to embrace workplaces that prioritize people\u2019s well-being, creativity, and productivity while ensuring environmental stewardship. Together, we can transform our work environments into powerful catalysts for both sustainability and business growth, shaping a greener and healthier future for India.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">The report provides actionable guidance for business leaders, Developers, policymakers, urban planners, architects,\u00a0 ESG investors and industry associations. It urges all stakeholders to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Prioritize IEQ and comfort in both new and existing workplaces.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Integrate measurable green metrics in design and operations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Assess workspaces with evidence-based tools to drive employee engagement and organizational success.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hyderabad, India, 05 September 2025\u00a0\u2014 The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) \u2013 Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), in collaboration with the Confederation of Danish Industry (DI), today launched the landmark research report &#8220;SUSTAINABLE WORKSPACE \u2013 Catalyst for Productivity and Profitability in Indian Businesses&#8221; at the CII Green Business Centre, Hyderabad. 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