Hyderabad, March 07, 2026: The Confederation of Indian Industry’s Indian Green Building Council (CII IGBC) hosted the second edition of the IGBC Green Telangana Summit 2026 in Hyderabad, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, architects, urban planners and sustainability experts to discuss strategies for advancing smart, green and net-zero development in the state.
Held under the theme “Smart, Green & Net Zero: Transforming Telangana’s Built Environment Together,” the summit focused on sustainable construction practices, climate-responsive urban planning, and the role of technology in building low-carbon and resilient cities. The event featured an inaugural session, plenary discussions, panel interactions and technical sessions exploring global best practices and policy frameworks for sustainable urban development.
The inaugural session was attended by Matt Meyer, Governor of the State of Delaware, USA; Bill McQuade, President of ASHRAE; C. Shekar Reddy, National Chairman of IGBC; Vijay Sai Meka, President of NAREDCO Telangana; Ar. Srinivas Murthy, Chairman of IGBC Hyderabad Chapter; and M. Anand, Deputy Executive Director of IGBC.
Telangana, particularly Hyderabad, has emerged as a major hub for the green building movement in India. The state currently hosts more than 1,245 IGBC-registered projects covering a green building footprint of about 1.67 billion sq ft. These projects span commercial offices, residential developments, metro transit infrastructure, logistics facilities and net-zero projects.
Speaking at the summit, Matt Meyer, Governor of the State of Delaware, said, “Cities and states around the world are increasingly confronting the urgent challenge of climate change. The work done here on ground in Hyderabad and India matters to us at the State of Delaware. We are here looking for collaboration in fostering global partnerships, bringing together leaders to exchange ideas, share technologies, and explore pathways that can accelerate climate action. Telangana’s strong emphasis on smart, sustainable, and net-zero development reflects the kind of forward-looking leadership needed to drive resilient and inclusive growth in the decades ahead.”
C. Shekar Reddy, National Chairman, Indian Green Building Council, highlighted Telangana’s contribution to India’s green building landscape. He said, “India is witnessing one of the largest waves of urbanization in its history, with the country’s built-up area expected to grow nearly 2.5 times by 2040. At this critical juncture, Telangana is demonstrating how rapid urban growth can go hand in hand with sustainability. Today, India has over 19,000 IGBC-registered projects representing 15.74 billion sq. ft. of green building footprint, making it the second-largest green building footprint in the world, and Telangana has been at the forefront of this progress. As the state continues to expand across housing, infrastructure, IT, and industry, it is imperative that every new development embraces green and net-zero principles.”
The summit also featured the unveiling of the Telangana Coffee Table Book, highlighting more than 40 IGBC-certified green and net-zero projects across the state. Discussions during the event included global pathways to net-zero cities, climate-responsive urban planning and strategies for integrating smart infrastructure in sustainable development.
Bill McQuade, President, ASHRAE, said, “India is at a pivotal moment in shaping the future of sustainable and high-performance buildings. The momentum we are witnessing in Telangana reflects how policy leadership, industry commitment, and technical innovation can come together to transform the built environment. Through platforms like the Green Telangana Summit 2026, we can accelerate collaboration and share global best practices that advance energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and climate resilience.”
Ar. Srinivas Murthy, Chairman, IGBC Hyderabad Chapter, added, “Hyderabad has emerged as one of India’s most dynamic hubs for sustainable and green buildings, reflecting the strong commitment of developers, architects, industry, and government. Through the continued efforts of the CII Indian Green Building Council and the IGBC Hyderabad Chapter, the city is setting new benchmarks in energy-efficient, resource-efficient, and people-centric built environments.”
The summit concluded with the IGBC Green Crusaders & Valedictory Session, where 47 projects covering 46.3 million sq ft of green building footprint were recognised for adopting IGBC’s green building practices.
With participation from government, industry bodies such as CREDAI and NAREDCO, and global organisations including ASHRAE, the summit highlighted Telangana’s growing role in promoting sustainable construction and advancing India’s transition to a low-carbon built environment.
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