Hilti India: Gold Standard for Green Manufacturing

Hilti Manufacturing India’s facility in Vadodara has become the first in the country to receive the DGNB Gold Certification from the German Sustainable Building Council (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Nachhaltiges Bauen), a globally recognized benchmark for sustainable construction.

This certification highlights Hilti’s commitment to sustainability, safety, operational efficiency, and long-term decarbonisation as part of its global goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The DGNB system evaluates a building’s performance across its entire lifecycle—from design and construction to long-term operation—taking into account environmental impact, economic performance, user comfort, and architectural quality.

Speaking on the recognition, Giridhar Jambunathan, Director & CEO of Hilti Manufacturing India, said:

“Industrial buildings present unique challenges when it comes to sustainability. Our goal with the Vadodara plant was to go beyond compliance and set a new benchmark. DGNB’s framework helped guide that ambition.”

Johannes Kreißig, Managing Director of DGNB, added:

“Hilti is playing a pioneering role, with its Indian project being the first in the country to achieve DGNB certification.”

This milestone reinforces Hilti’s leadership in sustainable industrial infrastructure and sets a precedent for green building practices in India’s manufacturing sector.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.