Pune has reinforced its position as a national leader in sustainable urban development, with the city surpassing 1,400 green building projects and accelerating efforts to become India’s leading climate-ready city by 2040.
According to data released by the Confederation of Indian Industry’s (CII) Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) at the IGBC Green Pune Summit 2026, Pune currently has 1,481 registered green building projects spread across more than 2.34 billion sq. ft.
In addition, 450 certified projects account for over 1.09 billion sq. ft. of green built-up area. These figures place Pune among India’s leading cities for green building projects and rank it second in Maharashtra.
Held under the theme, “Pune 2040: Building India’s Leading Green, Climate-Ready City,” the summit highlighted Pune’s growing commitment to sustainable and climate-responsive infrastructure.
The city’s registered portfolio of green building projects spans multiple sectors, including 581 commercial projects, 723 residential developments, 70 industrial and logistics projects, 24 built environment projects, 60 transit infrastructure projects, and 23 Net Zero projects.
The diversified nature of these projects reflects Pune’s sustained focus on sustainable development and resilient urban growth.
The inaugural session was attended by Jitendra Bhople, Director of Town Planning and Valuation Department, Government of Maharashtra; Vinod Rohira, Managing Director & CEO – Commercial Real Estate, K Raheja Corp; Dr. Poorva Keskar, National Chair, IGBC Green Education; Hrishikesh Manjrekar, Chairman, IGBC Pune Chapter; and Tushar Yeole, Co-Chair, IGBC Pune Chapter, along with policymakers, urban planners, developers, architects, sustainability professionals and industry stakeholders.
The summit also felicitated exemplary green building projects for their contribution to sustainable development.
Through discussions and collaborative engagement, the event aimed to strengthen partnerships, encourage innovation and advance Pune’s ambition of emerging as India’s foremost green and climate-ready city by 2040.
Shri Jitendra Bhople, Director of Town Planning, Government of Maharashtra, said, “Maharashtra is one of India’s most progressive and industrially advanced states.
As our cities continue to grow, we must ensure that development and sustainability move forward together. The decisions we make today will define the livability, resilience and environmental health of our urban centres for generations to come.
“Sustainability cannot be limited to individual buildings or projects; it must be embedded across cities, regions and the ecosystems that support them. In this regard, IGBC has played a transformative role by providing practical frameworks and measurable pathways for sustainable development.
The recognition of Pune Municipal Corporation and Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation under the IGBC Green Cities Rating Framework is a testament to how local governments can successfully integrate sustainability into urban planning and governance.
“Green buildings and sustainable practices are no longer optional—they are fundamental to creating greener, healthier and more livable cities.
By prioritizing water management, sustainable mobility, green cover and citizen well-being, we can build a future where sustainability becomes the foundation of urban development.”
Virtually addressing the summit, C. Shekar Reddy, National Chairman, CII Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), said, “India’s transition towards a low-carbon future will be significantly shaped by the built environment.
Pune has consistently demonstrated leadership in adopting green building practices and can play a pivotal role in advancing India’s sustainability agenda.
Through initiatives such as the Green Pune Summit, IGBC seeks to foster partnerships, accelerate innovation and drive the adoption of high-performance green buildings and sustainable infrastructure. Together, we can create cities that are environmentally responsible, economically vibrant and socially inclusive.”
Speaking at the event, Dr. Poorva Keskar, National Chairperson, IGBC Green Education, said, “India’s green building movement has evolved from a niche concept to a national priority, and the progress achieved over the past two decades is truly remarkable.
With over 15.9 billion sq. ft. of registered green building footprint and a rapidly growing Net Zero movement, India is demonstrating global leadership in sustainable development.
Maharashtra continues to lead this transformation, with Pune emerging as one of the key contributors across commercial, residential and industrial developments.
“As we look towards 2030, the imperative before us is not just to sustain this momentum but to accelerate it. By bringing together the power of technology, innovative financing, and enabling policies, we can create meaningful impact for businesses, communities and the environment while building a resilient and future-ready built ecosystem.”
Highlighting Pune’s achievements in advancing green building projects, Hrishikesh Manjrekar, Chairman, IGBC Pune Chapter, said, “Pune has emerged as one of India’s most progressive cities in embracing sustainability and green development. The city’s strong ecosystem of industry, academia, developers and policymakers provides a unique foundation for accelerating climate action.
The Green Pune Summit is designed to bring these stakeholders together to exchange ideas, share best practices and develop actionable strategies that can help position Pune as India’s leading green and climate-ready city by 2040.”
The speakers emphasized that scaling climate-responsive infrastructure and expanding green building projects across cities will require innovation, stakeholder participation and a shared commitment to long-term sustainability goals.
