Climate Change Data

CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST)

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Renewable Energy
  • Climate Change
  • Sustainable Building Practices

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced carbon emissions through BIPV installations (quantified in individual case studies)
  • Promotion of renewable energy integration in buildings

Social Achievements

  • Collaboration with architects, industries, real estate managers, and communities to develop innovative pilot buildings
  • Creation of awareness and sensitization programs for BIPV

Governance Achievements

  • Collaboration with government agencies and international organizations to promote BIPV adoption
  • Development of standards and testing protocols for BIPV products

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Widespread adoption of BIPV in new and existing buildings
Medium-term Goals:
  • Development of a robust BIPV industry in India
Short-term Goals:
  • Increased BIPV adoption in India

Environmental Challenges

  • High upfront costs of BIPV systems
  • Long payback periods
  • Lack of specific standards and regulations for BIPV in India
  • Limited awareness among stakeholders
  • Uneven implementation feasibility across different locations
  • Lack of trained professionals
Mitigation Strategies
  • Government subsidies and incentives
  • Development of cost-effective BIPV products
  • Establishment of standards and testing protocols
  • Awareness and sensitization programs
  • Development of innovative business models
  • Capacity building programs for stakeholders

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Preference for domestically manufactured modules and solar cells

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities
  • Mitigation of urban heat island effect

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRIHA, LEED

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 17025

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
  • SDG 9 (Industry, innovation, and infrastructure)
  • SDG 11 (Sustainable cities and communities)

BIPV contributes to these goals by promoting renewable energy, sustainable building practices, and sustainable urban development.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • BIPV products