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Jhansi Library by BOOTES becomes Asia’s first to achieve EDGE Certification from IFC, World Bank
Gurugram (Harayana) [India] ,November 30: The Jhansi Library project, spanning 12,000 square feet and commissioned by the Jhansi Development Authority (JDA), with support from Jhansi Smart City, becomes Asia’s first to achieve EDGE Certification with 100% Energy Savings, from IFC, World Bank. The project was executed by BOOTES, India’s pioneering Net-Zero Construction Company, within an [...]
Gurugram (Harayana) [India] ,November 30: The Jhansi Library project, spanning 12,000 square feet and commissioned by the Jhansi Development Authority (JDA), with support from Jhansi Smart City, becomes Asia’s first to achieve EDGE Certification with 100% Energy Savings, from IFC, World Bank. The project was executed by BOOTES, India’s pioneering Net-Zero Construction Company, within an impressive timeframe of 90 days. EDGE, an initiative of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, represents a global standard awarded to projects that implement cost-effective strategies aimed at minimizing energy consumption, water usage, and embodied carbon in construction materials. The strategies incorporated into the project design are subject to verification by an EDGE Auditor and certification by the Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), which administers EDGE certification in numerous countries globally.
EDGE certification is essential for infrastructure developers and India for several reasons. Firstly, it offers global recognition, enhancing the credibility of developers in international markets and attracting investment focused on sustainability. Secondly, by promoting energy, water, and material efficiency, EDGE contributes to reducing operational costs, thereby making construction more economically viable in the long term. Thirdly, it provides a framework that supports compliance with government initiatives aimed at sustainable development. Additionally, the certification encourages Construction Industry to reduce their carbon footprint, aligning with India’s commitments under international agreements such as the Paris Accord. Furthermore, there is an increasing consumer demand for sustainable buildings globally, and EDGE certification enables developers to respond to this trend, thereby ensuring higher occupancy rates and increased property values. Moreover, the certification fosters the adoption of innovative building technologies and practices, promoting a culture of sustainability within the construction industry. Lastly, sustainable buildings enhance indoor environmental quality, positively impacting occupant health and well-being, which ultimately leads to an improved quality of life.
Constructed by BOOTES, the Jhansi Library serves as a pivotal project with multiple transformative aspects. It offers millions of students a secure and modern environment conducive to learning, growth, and leadership. Recognized as Asia’s fastest construction project, it underscores the nation’s capacity to develop sustainable infrastructure efficiently and effectively. By surpassing global standards for energy, water, and material efficiency, the library exemplifies India’s commitment to its Net-Zero 2070 Vision, announced by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, while fostering community well-being.
