New Delhi: REC Limited, a Maharatna public sector undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Power, has achieved a major milestone in sustainable infrastructure development. The company’s office building in Gurugram has received the highest 5-Star GRIHA Rating, recognising its efforts in sustainable building design, energy efficiency, resource optimisation and environmentally responsible operations.
The recognition was conferred during the 18th GRIHA Summit held in New Delhi on November 3, 2026. The achievement highlights REC’s commitment to integrating green building practices and sustainability into its institutional infrastructure and day-to-day operations.
REC Gurugram Office Receives Highest 5-Star GRIHA Rating
The 5-Star GRIHA Rating is the highest rating under India’s GRIHA green building assessment framework. REC’s Gurugram office received the recognition for its focus on sustainable building design, efficient energy use, resource optimisation and best practices in operation and maintenance.
The rating acknowledges the company’s efforts to develop and maintain environmentally responsible infrastructure while promoting efficient utilisation of natural resources.
This achievement also reflects REC’s approach towards making sustainability an integral part of its infrastructure development and operational practices.
REC Receives Award at 18th GRIHA Summit in New Delhi
The award was officially presented at the 18th GRIHA Summit in New Delhi on November 3, 2026.
Bhupesh Chandolia, Executive Director, REC, and L. B. Nautiyal, Head of Department (Estates), along with other members of REC’s Estate Division, received the award.
The award was presented by senior representatives from the Government of Madhya Pradesh, the GRIHA Council, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), the World Bank Group and Saint-Gobain.
The dignitaries present at the award ceremony included:
- Sibi Chakkravarthy M.: Secretary, Public Works Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, and Managing Director, MPBDC.
- Dr. Vibha Dhawan: Director General, TERI, and President, GRIHA Council.
- Sanjay Seth: Vice President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), GRIHA Council.
- Shabnam Bassi: Deputy CEO and Secretary, GRIHA Council, and Director, Sustainable Buildings Division, TERI.
- Paul Procee: Operations Manager and Acting Country Director, The World Bank Group.
- Sreedhar N.: Senior Vice President and CEO – Asia Pacific and India, Saint-Gobain.
REC’s Focus on Green Building Practices and Sustainability
The 5-Star GRIHA recognition highlights REC’s efforts to incorporate environmentally sustainable practices into its office infrastructure.
Green building initiatives focus on reducing energy consumption, improving resource efficiency and minimising the environmental impact of buildings. Efficient operation and maintenance practices also play an important role in ensuring that sustainability measures continue throughout a building’s operational life.
For REC, the recognition marks progress towards strengthening environmental responsibility across its institutional infrastructure and operations.
Supporting India’s Net-Zero 2070 and Viksit Bharat @ 2047 Vision
REC’s achievement aligns with the Government of India’s broader commitment to promoting economic growth alongside environmental sustainability.
India has set a target of achieving Net-Zero carbon emissions by 2070. Sustainable infrastructure, energy efficiency and responsible resource management are important elements of the country’s long-term climate and development objectives.
The recognition also supports the vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047, which emphasises sustainable development, efficient resource utilisation and environmentally responsible growth.
Through its green building initiatives, REC is contributing to the wider adoption of sustainable infrastructure practices in the public sector.
About REC Limited
REC Limited is a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, Government of India. It is a leading financial institution in India’s power sector, providing financial assistance to power generation, transmission and distribution projects. The company also supports infrastructure development and initiatives aimed at strengthening India’s electricity sector.
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