C Shekar Reddy, Chairman and Managing Director, CSR Estates Ltd, and A R Unnikrishnan, Managing Director Glass Business, Saint Gobain India Pvt Ltd, to assume roles from April 1 as B Thiagarajan completes tenure
Hyderabad, February 16, 2026: The Confederation of Indian Industry Indian Green Building Council announced a leadership transition effective April 1, 2026, with C Shekar Reddy set to take over as National Chairman and A R Unnikrishnan as National Vice Chairman.
C Shekar Reddy, currently National Vice Chairman of CII Indian Green Building Council and Chairman and Managing Director of CSR Estates Ltd, will succeed B Thiagarajan, Managing Director of Blue Star Ltd, whose two year term concludes at the end of March. A R Unnikrishnan, Managing Director Glass Business, Saint Gobain India Pvt Ltd, will assume the role of National Vice Chairman.
Established in 2001 by the Confederation of Indian Industry, the Indian Green Building Council serves as India’s certification body for sustainable and resource efficient buildings. The council currently has more than 18,850 registered projects representing a cumulative green building footprint exceeding 15.52 billion sq ft across commercial, residential, institutional and industrial sectors. It has developed 33 Green and Net Zero rating systems and represents India at the World Green Building Council.
C Shekar Reddy said, “India’s growth trajectory presents a historic opportunity to shape a built environment that is not only economically vibrant but also environmentally resilient. Sustainability can no longer remain a niche consideration; it must become integral to how we design, construct, and operate our buildings, factories, and infrastructure. Over the coming years, IGBC will intensify its efforts to drive measurable environmental outcomes, strengthen industry capacity, and support India’s long term climate commitments.”
He added that the focus will include accelerating green retrofits of existing buildings, expanding access to affordable certification for MSMEs, applying AI based tools to improve design efficiency and supporting wider adoption of health and wellbeing standards in buildings.
A R Unnikrishnan said, “The built environment represents one of the most powerful levers for climate action. Sustainable construction materials, circular economy practices, and energy efficient technologies will be central to this transformation. IGBC is a platform that brings together industry and innovation to enable scalable solutions that enhance environmental and economic performance.”
Outgoing Chairman B Thiagarajan said, “Leading IGBC during a period of significant transformation in India’s sustainability journey has been both an honour and a privilege. The Council has continued to expand its influence across sectors, helping stakeholders integrate environmental responsibility with business performance. I extend my best wishes to C Shekar Reddy and A R Unnikrishnan as they take on their new roles.”
The leadership change comes as India continues to expand its infrastructure and manufacturing base, with sustainability standards increasingly integrated into design and construction practices.
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