New Delhi, Feb. 27 -- The definition of prime real estate in India is evolving. For decades, a property's value was dictated by its PIN code and square footage. However, a new metric is fast taking over the conversation: its sustainability quotient. What was once merely a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) checkbox has become a primary driver of rental yields and occupancy, as institutional tenants increasingly view 'green' as a non-negotiable standard rather than a luxury.

According to the 2025-26 CREDAI-Colliers sustainability report by the Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India (CREDAI) and Colliers India, green-certified office inventory in India is projected to reach 700 million sq ft by 2027. More importa...