Hyderabad, September 05, 2025: The Confederation of Indian Industry’s Indian Green Building Council (CII-IGBC), in partnership with the Confederation of Danish Industry (DI), has launched a research report titled “Sustainable Workspace – Catalyst for Productivity and Profitability in Indian Businesses” at the CII Green Business Centre in Hyderabad.
Supported academically by the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, the multi-year study shows that organizations adopting green building practices are more likely to achieve higher workforce engagement, employee well-being, and improved business performance. The research is based on inputs from 75 case study partners, over 1,100 occupant responses from six cities, and the analysis of more than 900 indoor environment quality data points.
Key findings include that a 1% increase in the Green Index—a composite measure of indoor environment quality and comfort—raises employee thriving by 3% and engagement by 2%, while also enhancing physical well-being by 3%. Similarly, a 1% improvement in indoor environment quality leads to a 7% increase in employee engagement and a 2% rise in thriving.
H.E. Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen, Ambassador of the Royal Danish Embassy to India, said, “Denmark is delighted to partner with India in advancing the agenda of sustainable and people-centric development. The launch of the DI and CII-IGBC report on Sustainable Workspaces is yet another milestone in this journey. It reinforces the importance of designing workplaces that reduce environmental impact while enhancing well-being, creativity, and productivity.”
Shri R V Karnan, IAS, Commissioner of GHMC, Government of Telangana, highlighted the state’s commitment to sustainable development, stating, “Telangana is proud to lead the sustainable transformation of India’s built environment, with Hyderabad emerging as one of the country’s green building hubs. This report provides compelling evidence that sustainable workplaces are not only vital for citizen well-being but also a strategic investment in Telangana’s economic growth and global competitiveness.”
Mr. C Shekar Reddy, National Vice Chairman of IGBC, said, “As IGBC celebrates 25 years of championing the green building movement in the country, the launch of this research report marks an important milestone. This study reinforces the need to move beyond traditional metrics like energy and water savings to embrace workplaces that prioritize people’s well-being, creativity, and productivity while ensuring environmental stewardship.”
The report offers practical guidance for business leaders, developers, policymakers, architects, ESG investors, and industry associations. It calls for prioritizing indoor environment quality and comfort in workplace design, integrating measurable green metrics in operations, and using evidence-based tools to assess and enhance employee engagement and organizational success.
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