Godrej Properties launches 'Neighbours With Nature' environmental initiative
Godrej Properties Announces 'Neighbours With Nature' Environmental Platform
On April 8, 2026, Godrej Properties Ltd. announced the launch of 'Neighbours With Nature,' a long-term platform focused on hyperlocal ecological restoration and neighbourhood wellbeing. The initiative brings together the company's ongoing environmental efforts under a unified identity, designed to create visible, community-level ecological impact in the neighbourhoods surrounding its developments.
Platform Scope and Track Record
The launch builds on GPL's sustained commitment to environmental responsibility, including the diversion of over 96,000 tonnes of waste from landfills in the last two years, facilitation of over 17 million litres of water recharge, and the planting of more than 4 lakh trees over the last five years.
In 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2025, the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark ranked GPL #1 globally amongst listed residential developers for its sustainability and governance practices, and as of December 31st, 2025, GPL was also ranked #1 globally in the Real Estate and Management sector on the S&P Global's Dow Jones best in class indices.
Gurgaon Bundh Restoration: First Anchor Project
As the first chapter of this platform, GPL has collaborated with I Am Gurgaon to support the ongoing revival of the Chakkarpur-Wazirabad Bundh, a 5.2-km ecological corridor in the heart of the city. Once a neglected drain, the Bundh has been rejuvenated into a biodiverse, walkable, urban ecological corridor through the plantation of native trees and shrubs, the reuse of construction and demolition waste, the creation of pedestrian and cycling paths, solar-powered lighting, and interventions that strengthen rainwater recharge and groundwater systems.
I Am Gurgaon spokesperson added, "As a citizen-led movement, we have long worked towards restoring Gurgaon's ecological assets. Partnering with Godrej Properties strengthens this mission by demonstrating how public–private collaboration can drive meaningful urban transformation through native planting, water recharge zones, and the creation of walkable green spaces."
Platform Framework and Future Rollout
Rooted in the Godrej Group's Good & Green philosophy, Neighbours With Nature will serve as a framework for ecological upliftment across GPL's future micro-markets, enabling greener public spaces, enhanced biodiversity pockets, environmental restoration, and community-led stewardship across India's urban neighbourhoods.
Launch Event and Godrej Miraya Model
To introduce the platform, Godrej Properties hosted a curated experience at Godrej Miraya, followed by a guided forest-bathing (Shinrin-yoku) walk at the restored Bundh corridor. Godrej Miraya has achieved IGBC Net Zero Waste Platinum Certification (Design Stage) and includes GPL's adoption and rejuvenation of a neighbouring creek — supporting biodiversity, natural drainage, and microclimate improvement, while integrating the development with the restored ecological landscape.
Environmental Goodwill Ambassador Support
UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador Dia Mirza joins the initiative to highlight the role of neighbourhood–scale ecological restoration. She noted that Neighbours with Nature by Godrej Properties is a powerful reminder that nature can still exist meaningfully within our cities - if we choose to protect and nurture it.
Company Background
Godrej Properties Limited, a prominent player in the Indian real estate sector, is headquartered in Mumbai, India. Founded in 1990, the company has established a strong presence across major operational regions, including Maharashtra, Delhi-NCR, and Bengaluru. In FY 2025, Godrej Properties retained its position as India's largest developer by the value of residential sales achieved.
In 2010, GPL committed that all of its developments would be third-party certified green buildings. In recent years, Godrej Properties has received over 500 awards and recognitions, including Developer of the Year at the GRI India Awards, the Porter Prize, The Most Trusted Real Estate Brand in the Brand Trust Report, Builder of the Year at the CNBC-Awaaz Real Estate Awards, and The Economic Times Best Real Estate Brand.