Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Report Highlights Green Building Materials Market in India
Imagine India is building lots of new houses and buildings.
But making them the old way creates a lot of pollution, like 25% of all pollution in India.
Now, some smart people have made new materials, like special bricks, that are better for the planet.
A new report says these 'green' materials are getting popular, and could save a lot of pollution and create new jobs.
The report suggests we need to make it easier to use these green materials by creating a plan that helps companies, government, and the public work together.
This includes more money for research, better testing, and a place where people can easily buy these green materials.
Report by Villgro and Habitat for Humanity highlights the potential of green building materials in India.
Construction sector accounts for 25% of India's emissions, projected to release 90 billion metric tons of CO2 by 2070.
Green building materials (GBMs) such as fly ash bricks are seen as viable alternatives to reduce emissions.
India's GBM market is expected to grow to USD 70-80 billion by 2030, with a 10-12% CAGR.
The report proposes a four-pillar framework to boost GBM adoption: coalition, innovation fund, center of excellence, and marketplace.
- Who
- Villgro Innovations Foundation and Habitat for Humanity's Terwilliger Center, with support from Saint-Gobain.
- What
- A report on green building materials (GBMs) in India and their potential to reduce emissions in the construction sector.
- When
- The report was recently released, with market projections through 2030.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- To catalyze broader adoption of green building materials to decarbonize the construction sector and support sustainable development.
Current Challenges
Proposed Solutions
Mainstream Adoption
Current Challenges
Limited mainstream adoption of GBMs due to systemic barriers.
Proposed Solutions
The report proposes solutions to overcome systemic barriers.
Market barriers
Current Challenges
Fragmented incentives hinder widespread GBM use.
Proposed Solutions
The report proposes increased incentives and market linkage for GBMs
- Report Title
- Accelerating Innovations in Green Building Materials in India
- Emissions from Construction
- 25% of India's total emissions
- CO2 Emissions Projection (2020-2070)
- 90 billion metric tonnes
- GBM Market Growth Rate
- 10-12% annually
- Projected GBM Market Size by 2030
- USD 70-80 billion
- Key Organizations
- Villgro, Habitat for Humanity, Saint-Gobain
- Focus Area
- Innovation in sustainable construction and entrepreneurial ventures