Mahindra Reva production facility has been awarded Platinum rating for its production facility by Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). This makes Mahindra Reva facility first automobile manufacturing unit to get the platinum rating. Green building means a building manufactured to utilize the natural light and ventilation to reduce the power consumption and making the building energy efficient by using lower power consumption lighting, ventilation systems etc. which ensures minimal power consumption.
IGBS awards Credits to buildings for adhering to mandatory requirements, site selection and planning, water, energy and material conservation, indoor environment quality, occupational health, innovations and design process. These credits are used to evaluate the buildings for different levels of ratings.
These certifications are provided by IGBC which is established by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to enable the construction industry to be environmentally sensitive. IGBC is a consensus driven not-for-profit council representing the building industry, consisting of more than 1,300 committed members.
Speaking on the occasion, Chetan Maini, Founder and Chief of Strategy & Technology, Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles Pvt. Ltd., said,
“We are delighted to receive the ‘Platinum’ certification from an esteemed body like the Indian Green Building Council. We have taken extreme care to ensure that our new manufacturing plant is a sustainable facility in all aspects and adheres to the universally set benchmarks of the IGBC. This certification is a validation of our commitment towards a greener tomorrow.”
Commenting on this milestone occasion, Dr Pawan Goenka, President, Automotive & Farm Equipment Sectors, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., said,
“Mahindra Reva is all about creating the future of mobility solutions for sustainable living. With our new clean and green manufacturing facility at Mahindra REVA, we are in the process of establishing new benchmarks within the automobile industry. The IGBC Platinum Certification will go a long way in inspiring and enhancing our vision for a cleaner tomorrow”.
