Hello Everyone! Today, instead of talking about green certification programs for products like ACs and Televisions, I'm going to take it up a level and inform you all about the different Green Certification processes for buildings in my home country: India.

In recent years, green buildings have become popular. The development of green buildings in India has been aided by increased awareness levels, a desire for high-quality housing, and global trends. Let's investigate green project certification and evaluations.

Green building is becoming more popular in India as more purchasers and investors become aware of the project's adverse environmental effects. Airports, schools, office buildings, residential structures, and hospitals are just a few places where environmentally friendly practices have been adopted. According to studies, India boasts the second-highest proportion of green buildings worldwide.

There are several different certifications available to support and authenticate green buildings. These certifications rate and certify a structure based on an evaluation of numerous criteria. These certifications and ratings validate projects' pro-environment claims and lend them credence. Leading in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA), and Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) ratings are the three most well-known certifying organizations in India.

LEED

One of the world's most well-known green building certifications is the Leeds grading system. The United States Green Building Council (USGBC), founded in 1993, runs it. It offers grades based on a project's appraisal of various factors, including its use of water, energy, and sustainable materials.

IGBC grading scales

The Indian Green Building Council, founded in Hyderabad in 2001, oversees the IGBC rating system, and the Confederation of Indian Industry supports it (CII). Buildings are evaluated following the authorized ratings of certified silver, gold, and platinum. Depending on the kind of project, there are nine different sorts of certifications.

GRIHA scores

The Energy and Resources Institute has established GRIHA rating systems in India (TERI). 

The Government of India's Ministry of New and Renewable Energy favors it. 

Five stars are the highest rating in the star-based rating system used by GRIHA. 

One star is awarded for every 25–40 points, two stars for every 41–55 points, three for every 56–70 points, four for every 71–85 points, and five for every 85 points and higher. 

Examples of projects with a GRIHA rating include the Hotel Grand Chola in Chennai, the Indira Paryavaran Bhawan in New Delhi, and the Manipal University Campus in Jaipur.