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Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (Tata Power-DDL), a pioneering power utility supplying electricity to a populace of over 7 million in North Delhi, won the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum Certification under the LEED v4.1 EBOM Rating System for its four major existing office buildings located in North Delhi - Corporate Office, NDPL House, Kingsway Camp; CENNET -Technology Centre, Pitampura; Centre for Customer Care (Cencare), Keshavpuram; and Smart Grid Lab, Rohini.

This is the highest rating given by the USGBC/ GBCI under the LEED certification system. Estate Management and Civil Department of Tata Power-DDL worked in coordination with different departments to earn the certification. The award certification was granted after a rigorous evaluation of the green building practices employed by the Discom, like energy efficiency, water conservation, sustainable practices, indoor environmental quality, and innovation in design.

Tata Power-DDL transformed its four buildings by adopting multiple green building measures, including energy-efficient LED lighting, energy-efficient HVAC systems, efficient use of water, optimised use of natural resources, water conservation measures, and use of recycled and sustainable materials.

Speaking on the win, Mr. Subrata Das, Chief - Operations, Safety, Business Excellence (BE) & TQM at Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited, said, "We are thrilled to receive LEED Platinum certification, which validates our ongoing efforts towards sustainability and environmental stewardship. At Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited, we consciously make efforts to reduce our carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices, and this achievement is a testament to our commitment to the goal.”

LEED is a well-known program for green building design, construction, operation, and maintenance. The award of this certification is based on a rigorous evaluation of Tata Power-DDL's green building practices used during the operation and maintenance of the above-mentioned buildings, such as energy efficiency, water conservation, use of sustainable materials, indoor environmental quality, and design innovation. Tata Power-DDL is committed to decreasing its environmental impact and fostering long-term growth. This accreditation demonstrates the company's dedication to sustainability and its efforts to create a greener future.

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