DP World, a leading global provider of smart end-to-end supply chain
solutions, has received the Platinum certification from Indian Green Building
Council (IGBC) for its Chennai Economic Zone. This is the second one in quick succession for DP World Economic
Zones in India. Earlier this year, DP World Nhava Sheva Business Park
became the first free trade zone to receive Platinum certification under the
IGBC logistics parks and warehousing rating system.
The IGBC rating
systems recognize outstanding green design, construction, and operations, with
the Platinum rating being the highest standard internationally.
DP World has built the state-of-the-art Free Trade Warehouse Zone (FTWZ)
in Chennai near three key ports – Kattupalli, Ennore, and Chennai. The
warehouses at DP World’s Chennai Economic Zone feature charging points for
electric vehicles (EV) and a 1 MW capacity solar panel installation, aligned
with globally recognized environmentally responsible practices which will
fulfil ~40% of FTWZ’s power requirement. The facility is spread over six hundred thousand square feet with a
potential to grow to 2 million square feet and is designed as per global
standards and Green Building Certification requirements.
Commenting on the achievement, Ranjit Ray, Senior Vice President –
Economic Zones, Middle East, North Africa, and Subcontinent said, “We are
honored to receive the IGBC Platinum Certification for the second time. This achievement reflects our commitment to
sustainable practices and excellence in our operations. I am proud of our
team for their dedication and hard work in maintaining high environmental
standards. Their efforts continue to drive our success and set new benchmarks
for our industry.”
The economic zone caters to several sectors, including auto,
electronics, IT, telecom, healthcare, chemicals, and petrochemicals by
providing them with a strategic base in the Indian subcontinent with direct
links to Far East, South-East Asia, and Australia. Situated closer to DP World Chennai terminal, the Chennai Economic Zone
embraces DP World’s ‘One Port, One Zone’ approach, bolstering India’s
competitive position in global trade