CLEANER REALTY

Godrej Properties adopts multi-pronged water management and waste segregation at sites

- PALAK AGARWAL

GODREJ PROPERTIES LTD (GPL) is redefining the blueprint of responsible real estate. From construction sites to project handovers, GPL's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy is becoming an industry benchmark. The company has won the Business Today Sustainability Leadership Award in the manufacturing category for realty.

GPL has conducted extensive risk assessments across all its construction sites, identifying vulnerabilities such as heat stress, flooding, and unreliable water sources. “These assessments have enabled us to design site-specific mitigation strategies,” says Rohit Mohan, Chief Design and Sustainability Officer at Godrej Properties.

Having over 60 live projects in India, Mohan says the company is cautious of what it delivers hence, in flood-prone areas, undertakes hydrological and floodplain analyses before breaking ground. Elevated plinths, dedicated stormwater drains with backflow prevention valves, and sump pump systems are standard interventions. Early warning systems and tailored drainage response plans ensure readiness even during extreme weather events.

To address rising temperatures, GPL modifies work schedules to reduce heat exposure, provides shaded rest areas, and equips workers with protective gear. Heat stress training and use of prefabricated components also minimise the need for prolonged on-site labour.