Emission from builidings projected to four times by 2050: Study

New Delhi: The emissions from buildings are projected to multiply four times by 2050 in India, as per a report released by think tank NIUA and RMI  here on Wednesday.

The report, however noted that by implementing a ‘whole-system’ approach, the emission intensity of building operations could be reduced by 45 percent by 2030.

“The total buildings emissions could be reduced by 75% in 2050 as opposed to a business-as-usual scenario” it said. The report, titled “From the Ground Up”  provides a novel ‘whole-system’ approach to decarbonising India’s buildings sector.

It was released at a time when world leaders are attending the Climate Conference COP27  at the Coastal City Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.

Launching the report, Hitesh Vaidya, Director of NIUA said “We are standing at a crucial juncture in India’s growth stage where urban migration and development are occurring at a rapid pace”.

He noted that “This gives us an opportunity to build right the first time. I call upon building material manufacturers, building developers, equipment manufacturers, NGOs, and policymakers to come together and collaborate on achieving the ambitious climate targets set by our Honourable Prime Minister.”

Clay Stranger, Managing Director, RMI, said, “Many solutions already exist, and experts across government, academia, and the private sector have been contributing to this critical conversation through efforts on energy codes, building ratings, product efficiency, and more… adding that, “The need of the hour is to integrate these efforts and amplify our impact in order to meet our common environmental, economic, and social goals.”

“The report was developed following a yearlong extensive research and supportive analysis conducted in collaboration with the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory” said the statement.