JJEM: Special Edition 4 (May 2025)
JJEM: Special Edition 4 (May 2025)
2025-05-31
Impact of Green Building Certifications on Sustainable Practices in Construction Supply Chains in India.
Sudipta Mandal Dr. Santhosh Kumar S
The construction industry in India significantly impacts the environment through extensive resource use, energy consumption, and waste generation. In response, green building certifications such as LEED, IGBC, and GRIHA have emerged as frameworks that promote sustainable practices. This study aims to assess the role of these certifications in advancing sustainability within the Indian construction supply chain. By focusing on certified projects across metropolitan areas, the research investigates the extent to which green certifications influence material sourcing, waste management, energy efficiency, and stakeholderengagement. A quantitative approach was adopted, employing statistical analysis to evaluate data from 121 certified project participants. Findings reveal that while green certifications drive significant improvements in sustainable practices, the adoption rate is hindered by high initial costs, awareness deficits, and regulatory fragmentation. These insights have implications for both policymakers and industry stakeholders, offering evidence-based recommendations tofoster broader adoption of green certifications and strengthen sustainable practices withinIndia's construction sector.
Green Marketing, Green Building certifications, Sustainable practices, Construction industry, Supply chain