Noida Accelerates Towards Carbon Neutrality with CII IGBC Green Synergy Summit Rallying Industry and Innovation

Noida: The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) proudly hosted Green Synergy Noida: "Pathways to Carbon Neutrality in the Built Environment – A Regional Lens on Noida's Transition" on Friday, at Holiday Inn Mayur Vihar, New Delhi, bringing together leading voices and visionaries in green infrastructure for the NCR and beyond.
IGBC Noida Chapter convened this pivotal event to catalyse climate action and resilience in the built environment amid rising climate emergencies, including heatwaves, urban flooding, air pollution, and water scarcity. Green Synergy Noida demonstrated IGBC's commitment to fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among government, industry, finance, academia, and sustainability experts, aiming to accelerate the adoption of net-zero strategies across Noida’s rapidly evolving urban landscape.
D.K. Kamra, Chief Guest and Member, Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India, Government of India, while delivering the special address said, "Noida stands at the crossroads of growth and responsibility. Achieving carbon neutrality in our buildings and infrastructure is a national opportunity. By adopting IGBC ratings, embracing green products and innovative climate solutions, we can set benchmarks for the country and lead the way in sustainable urban transformation."
The Summit began with an exclusive IGBC Noida Chapter Members’ Meet, providing a vital networking opportunity to align on strategic initiatives for a greener future. In the Technical Session I, industry leaders explored:
•    Climate-Responsive Design and nature-based solutions for sustainable infrastructure
•    Emerging Technologies such as digital twins and AI to power net-zero pathways
•    Mitigating Urban Heat Islands and innovative material use such as next-gen glass and advanced BIM for smarter, greener construction
Distinguished speakers included K D Singh (Chairman, IGBC Noida Chapter), Dinesh Gupta (CREDAI Western UP), Dharmendra Kumar Kamra (Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India), Ashish Jain (AEON), Mohit Agarwal (Vinayak Industries), Madhur Gupta (Saint-Gobain), and Ravindra Singh Dhakad (Draw Studio).
Speaking at the Green Synergy Summit, KD Singh, Chairman, IGBC Noida Chapter said, “Noida and Greater Noida have been at the forefront of green development, with more than 680 projects registering over 806 million sq. ft. of green building footprint under IGBC rating systems. This is a matter of immense pride for us, as it reflects the region’s growing commitment to sustainable built environments. Events like the Green Synergy Summit play a pivotal role in sensitizing stakeholders and creating a collaborative platform for dialogue, innovation, and collective action towards a greener future.”
Dinesh Gupta, President, CREDAI Western UP in his address said, "CREDAI and IGBC share a strong vision for a resilient real estate sector. As developers and Indian construction industry leaders, we are committed to transforming the built environment by investing in green technologies and climate-responsive green practices. Together, we can deliver impactful change for Noida, the NCR, and the nation."
A high-impact plenary panel, led by Ar Sheetal Tuteja (Immediate Past Chairperson, IGBC Delhi Chapter), addressed the urgent intersection of climate crisis and urban development. Eminent participants, representing NCRTC, CREDAI, Gaursons Group, Noida International Airport, Uttar Pradesh Metro, IFC-World Bank Group, IIFL Housing Finance, and Architects Atelier, shared solutions for building sector leadership in climate emergency response and the mobilization of green finance for resilient urban infrastructure.
Green Synergy Noida underscored IGBC's mission to be the vanguard of sustainable development, driving scalable solutions and multi-sectoral partnerships that empower Noida and NCR to achieve low-carbon, inclusive growth across the built environment lifecycle. The IGBC reaffirms its dedication to shaping future-ready cities through technical innovation, climate finance, and community engagement.