DLF Limited announced that DLF Cybercity, Gurugram has received the prestigious US Green Building Council’s certification of “LEED Platinum for Cities & Communities’’ verified by Green Business Certification Inc (GBCI). With this award, DLF Cybercity, Gurugram becomes the first Developer owned community in the world to receive this certification under LEED Cities and Communities Rating System.
DLF Cybercity in Gurugram has advanced and modern infrastructure facilities that conserve energy and water and has an efficient waste management system. The entire Cybercity operates on an integrated model of sustainability, incorporating numerous green initiatives such as Zero water discharge, rainwater harvesting, e-waste segregation, gas-based electricity, EV charging stations, and solar energy. In addition, it has excellent last-mile connectivity, with Rapid Metro linking all the offices within Cybercity.
Sriram Khattar, Managing Director, DLF Rental Business, said “DLF has always been at the forefront of sustainability and wellness and continues to develop Gen-next sustainable workplaces in India. The LEED Platinum for Cities and Communities certification is a recognition of our initiatives and endeavours on a global platform. It also validates DLF’s ability to build world-class sustainable assets, vibrant communities, and a healthy business ecosystem. It is a proud moment for India, Haryana, and Gurugram and all of us at DLF.”
Gautam Dey, Executive Director, Operations, DLF said, “Every building in DLF Cybercity is LEED Platinum certified but we didn’t stop there. We made sincere efforts and aggressively pitched for this rarest of the rare Green Certification from USGBC for our entire Cybercity, Gurugram as a City / Community. It was a long drawn and tough process with a series of evaluations and audits by the USGBC team from US & Indian auditors for the last one year and the final moment of receiving this honour is truly gratifying.”
