Infosys, AEEE, and IIHS have launched ASSURE (Accelerating Sustainable and Super-efficient Real Estate) to decarbonize India’s commercial building sector and promote global climate action and sustainability.

The program aims to construct 100 million sq. ft. of high-performance real estate in India by 2030.

ASSURE is the world’s largest initiative for implementing high-performance buildings, involving experts, innovators, enterprises, and government. It aims to provide technical assistance, foster entrepreneurship, collaborate with government, and engage financial institutions.

Nandan Nilekani, Co-founder and Chairman, Infosys, said, “India’s building sector presents a significant opportunity to make progress on our nation’s sustainability goals. ASSURE – our joint program – creates the next opportunity to make a significant impact on India’s environmental footprint, paving the way for a greener and more sustainable future for generations to come.”

Dr. Satish Kumar, President & Executive Director, Alliance for an Energy-Efficient Economy (AEEE), said, “By integrating rigorous performance validation and ambitious emissions reduction targets, we aim to transform building practices and drive real change.”

Aromar Revi, Director, the Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS), said, “IIHS’ contribution to IPCC’s AR6 cycle, especially the 1.5 C Special Report and the Summary for Urban Policymakers, highlight the centrality of the urban and infrastructure system transition and building energy efficiency measures to deliver deep emission reduction goals of the Paris Climate agreement. We are excited about this opportunity to work with Infosys and AEEE in crafting actionable solutions that build on our impactful work on climate science, policy, and finance, capacity development, and innovation.”