REC’s Gurugram office secures highest 5-star GRIHA rating for green building practices

New Delhi: REC Limited, a Maharatna public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Power, has received the highest 5-Star rating under the Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) framework for its office building in Gurugram.

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The recognition acknowledges REC’s efforts in sustainable building design, energy efficiency, resource optimisation and environmentally responsible operation and maintenance practices.

The award was presented during the 18th GRIHA Summit held in New Delhi on November 3, 2026. Bhupesh Chandolia, Executive Director, REC, along with L. B. Nautiyal, Head of Department (Estates), and other members of the company’s Estate Division, received the award.

The award was presented by Sibi Chakkravarthy M., Secretary, Public Works Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh and Managing Director, MPBDC, along with senior representatives of the GRIHA Council, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), the World Bank Group and Saint-Gobain.

The 5-star rating reflects REC’s focus on integrating sustainability into its infrastructure and operational practices. The achievement also aligns with the Government of India’s broader environmental goals, including the target of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2070 and the vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047.

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Through this recognition, REC has set a benchmark in sustainable infrastructure development, reinforcing its commitment to energy conservation, efficient resource utilisation and environmentally responsible growth.

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