IGBC Appoints Venu Vinod as Co-Chairman of Hyderabad Chapter to Strengthen Green Building Push

The Indian Green Building Council has appointed Venu Vinod as Co-Chairman of its Hyderabad Chapter, reinforcing its focus on accelerating sustainable urban development and green building adoption in the city.

The appointment comes as Hyderabad continues to strengthen its position as one of India’s fastest-growing hubs for sustainable infrastructure, supported by expanding green-certified developments across commercial, residential, IT, and institutional segments.

Venu Vinod brings over two decades of real estate expertise and more than four decades of business experience spanning engineering products, chemicals, and construction equipment. As Managing Director of Cybercity Builders and Developers Pvt Ltd, he has played a key role in integrating sustainability-focused frameworks into large-scale developments, aligning projects with IGBC’s green and net-zero building standards.

Under his leadership, Cybercity Builders & Developers has established itself as a prominent real estate player in Hyderabad, with a focus on sustainable construction, intelligent urban planning, and future-ready design strategies aligned with international benchmarks.

Industry observers note that Hyderabad has emerged as a benchmark market for green construction in India, driven by policy support, increasing developer participation, and growing consumer awareness around sustainable living. The city has seen a steady rise in IGBC-certified projects, strengthening Telangana’s role in India’s green building ecosystem.

In his new role, Venu Vinod will work alongside Srinivasa Murthy to expand green building adoption, promote net-zero building concepts, and deepen collaboration between policymakers, developers, and industry stakeholders. His mandate will also include strengthening knowledge-sharing initiatives and capacity-building programs aimed at increasing industry-wide participation.

Commenting on the appointment, Venu Vinod said his immediate focus would be on accelerating the adoption of measurable and high-impact green building practices across the state, while supporting IGBC’s broader vision of transforming India’s built environment through sustainability-led growth.