GURGRAM. The REC Office building in Gurugram has achieved the prestigious 5-Star GRIHA rating, marking the highest level of recognition for sustainable infrastructure design, energy efficiency, and resource optimization. This accolade highlights REC’s dedication to environmental stewardship, sustainable building performance, and superior operation and maintenance practices. Aligning with the Government of India’s mission for ecological accountability, the milestone directly supports national initiatives aimed at reaching Net-Zero carbon emissions by 2070 and fostering sustainable growth toward Viksit Bharat @ 2047.
The formal recognition was conferred during the 18th GRIHA Summit held in New Delhi on November 3, 2026. Executive Director Sh. Bhupesh Chandolia, alongside Estate Division Head Sh. L. B. Nautiyal and team members, accepted the award on behalf of REC. Key dignitaries present at the ceremony included Sh. Sibi Chakkravarthy M. (Secretary, PWD Madhya Pradesh and MD, MPBDC), Dr. Vibha Dhawan (Director General, TERI and President, GRIHA Council), Sh. Sanjay Seth (CEO, GRIHA Council), Ms. Shabnam Bassi (Deputy CEO, GRIHA Council), Sh. Paul Procee (Acting Country Director, The World Bank Group), and Sh. Sreedhar N (Senior Vice President & CEO – Asia Pacific and India, Saint-Gobain).
