Puravankara unveils its ESG Report 2024–25 and secures IFC EDGE Pre-Certification for Purva Winworth 2, Kochi
15 November 2025, Bengaluru : Puravankara Limited (NSE: PURVA | BSE:
532891), one of India’s trusted real estate developers, in collaboration with
the Centre for Sustainability of Ramaiah Institute of Management, inaugurated
the EcoBuild Conclave 2025 in Bengaluru. Set against the backdrop of India’s
vision for Viksit Bharat 2047, the conclave addressed the urgent need to
align urban development with sustainability, resilience, and circularity.
The two-day event convened policymakers, industry experts, and
academicians to deliberate on the theme “Towards Net Zero, Circularity and
Inclusivity.”
Setting the context, Mallana Sasalu, CEO-South, Puravankara Limited,
said, “The EcoBuild Conclave is a meaningful initiative as it brings
together an educational institution and an industry that shares a long legacy
of shaping India’s built environment.”
He further added, “Development should never come at the expense of the
environment. Our collective future depends on how responsibly we use resources
today. As we build for a growing India, we must develop a conscience for the
future and an awareness of the world we leave behind. Discussions like these
remind us that the planet has been pushed to its limits, and it is now our
shared responsibility to act with consciousness and restore balance for
generations to come.”
Addressing the conclave, Dr Arun Kumar, Dean, Ramaiah Institute of
Management, said, “Through the EcoBuild Conclave, we are walking the
talk - making sustainability a lived experience, not just a discussion. This
conclave marks the beginning of a collaborative movement toward a sustainable
and inclusive future. We look forward to creating a white paper, hosting
focused roundtables, and strengthening industry–academia partnerships to drive
meaningful impact.”
Delivering the keynote address, Autif Sayyed, Project Lead for Green
Buildings (South Asia), International Finance Corporation, remarked, “The
EcoBuild Conclave comes at a crucial moment as India stands at a crossroads in
how we design and operate buildings for the future. Future-proofing our built
environment is no longer optional; sustainability, resilience, and efficiency
must now be at the centre of every design decision. Green buildings don’t
necessarily cost more when sustainability is integrated early, and the
long-term benefits are undeniable. With rising consumer demand, investor
interest, and accessible tools like IFC’s EDGE, the industry has everything it
needs to close India’s green gap. The question is no longer why we should build
sustainably, but how quickly we can make it the standard.”
The conclave also featured thought-provoking discussions led by industry
experts - Ms. Sneha Murthy, Sustainability Associate, McD BERL; Dr
Gopi Prasad, Head – ESG, Puravankara Limited; Mr Vishwanath Srikantaiah,
Director & Advisor, Biome Environmental Trust; Mrs. Prabhavathi P.,
Senior Partner, Conserve Consultants Pvt. Ltd. The sessions offered practical
insights on integrated design thinking, early-stage green consultations,
life-cycle–based decision-making, passive design strategies, carbon-neutral
campus models, and the real economic and technical considerations of
sustainable development.
The experts underscored that sustainability delivers maximum value when
embedded at the concept stage, bringing architects, engineers, consultants, and
developers together to reduce energy demand, conserve water, optimise material
use, and enhance long-term building performance.
Other panels at the conclave explored themes such as nature-based design
and wellness, advancements in construction technology and materials, pathways
to net zero and circularity, and innovation and future-readiness in real
estate.
At the event, Puravankara unveiled its ESG Report 2024–25,
outlining the Group’s progress on sustainability goals, climate action
initiatives, and responsible growth practices. The company also announced IFC
EDGE Pre-Certification for its Purva Winworth 2 (Towers 5–10)
project in Kochi, reaffirming its commitment to resource-efficient and
environmentally responsible development.