India’s sustainability journey gained significant momentum in 2024. We achieved key climate goals ahead of schedule. Our SDG Index score rose notably to 71, and India identified over $500 billion in clean energy investment opportunities, to name a few.
This progress demonstrates that sustainable development is not only essential but also a powerful driver of economic growth.
As we look toward 2025, we hope to further build on this momentum and accelerate progress. With nearly 70% of the country’s building stock yet to be constructed, India stands at a crossroads that offers a unique opportunity to embed sustainability into the very foundation of its future growth.
India is poised to set up 12 new industrial cities and associated infrastructure projects; making a strong push to make India a global hub for healthcare tourism; and strengthen India’s position as a tourism spot (as provisioned in the Union Budget 2024).
All these developments point to the treasure trove of opportunities we have to get in on the ground floor, in the mission to decarbonise our infrastructure across the board – and technology is at the forefront of this.
India faces the dual task of developing new sustainable infrastructure while also retrofitting existing buildings, some centuries old, to align with current sustainability standards. This necessitates a collaborative framework that takes a customised approach to energy positivity, considering diverse needs and climatic zones.
At Johnson Controls, we are committed to partnering with stakeholders to drive knowledge sharing and effect tangible change in India’s sustainability journey. As we enter 2025, I am optimistic that we will exceed our past achievements.
