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Sustainability is embedded in our core business and asset design strategy. We focus on strategic acquisitions and deep retrofits of commercial assets as a practical approach to decarbonizing the built environment, effectively reducing the embodied GHG emissions of existing infrastructure.

Our design approach is guided by two key objectives:

  • Enhance the operational efficiency of existing assets through deep retrofitting and ongoing upgrades, thereby lowering future emissions from the global building stock
  • Create climate-responsive, occupant-centric spaces that tackle resource efficiency challenges in greenfield developments

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN STRATEGY

Our sustainable design strategy is anchored in human-centric principles and guided by Brookfield India’s Design Guidelines for Sustainable Workspaces and Biodiversity. This integrated approach ensures that all our assets are developed with measurable impact targets across energy, water, waste, and ecology – directly aligning with our Net Zero 2040 roadmap. Beyond environmental performance, it enables us to create socially responsible spaces that promote connection, equity, and inclusivity.

Our management ecosystem bridges design and operations through continuous feedback loops, fostering cross-functional collaboration and real-time innovation. This integration empowers us to consistently exceed conventional sustainability benchmarks.

Integrated design approach
  • Leverage expertise
  • Right brief
  • Early stage optimization
Decarbonization
  • Two-pronged approach to reduce emissions
  • Embodied carbon
  • Operational carbon
Efficiency
  • Quantifiable targets
  • Green certification benchmarks
  • Post-occupancy monitoring
Resource circularity
  • Closed-loop systems
  • Maximize on-site recycling & re-use
Social impact
  • Universal accessibility
  • Occupant well-being
  • Enhance biodiversity
  • People-centric/Community spaces
Case Study

VERTICAL GARDENS FOR URBAN SUSTAINABILITY

In high-density developments, where space limitations restrict ground-level vegetation, vertical green elements offer an effective solution to transform hardscaped zones into ecologically vibrant, visually appealing landscapes. At Worldmark Aerocity, Delhi, our 7,500 sf vertical garden exemplifies this approach – advancing sustainable urban development and reinforcing our commitment to environmentally responsible design.

Strategically placed green walls enhance vegetative cover while improving the urban microclimate. They help mitigate the urban heat island effect, reduce ambient heat gain, and lower cooling loads – contributing to improved energy efficiency across our assets. Additionally, the vertical garden plays a vital role in filtering air pollutants, supporting better air quality for occupiers and visitors alike.

7,500 sq.ft.

VERTICAL GARDEN AT WORLDMARK, DELHI

Case Study

MEASURING AND MANAGING EMBODIED CARBON

We are committed to creating sustainable urban environments through a comprehensive embodied carbon analysis across our diverse asset portfolio. This initiative involved a detailed assessment of the environmental impact of construction materials across three key categories: core and shell, interior upgrades, and external development.

Using rigorous Life Cycle Assessments (LCA), we quantified cradle-to-grave emissions of major building materials, establishing a baseline for current practices and identifying actionable, data-driven decarbonization strategies. The analysis also examined the benefits of alternative and low-carbon material choices, optimized transportation logistics, and the carbon sequestration potential of landscape and external development features.

Key Priorities
  • Reducing material consumption through early-stage design optimization
  • Maximizing recycled content in structural and non-structural elements, particularly concrete and steel (subject to structural code compliance)
  • Prioritizing the procurement of local or regional materials and products
  • Increasing the share of products with certified Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)
  • Incorporating evergreen trees with high carbon sequestration capacity, in place of high-maintenance lawns with limited ecological benefit
Outcome

We have achieved an estimated 10–15% reduction potential in embodied carbon emissions through strategies such as replacing high-impact materials – benchmarked against current industry best practices. This analysis now serves as a strategic framework for informed material selection and implementation, helping to lower lifecycle emissions and reinforce our commitment to environmental stewardship.

~13%

REDUCTION IN EMBODIED CARBON FROM BASELINE (WITH CURRENT PRACTICES AT NO ADDITIONAL COST)