Sustainability means meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs. It involves limiting resource consumption, minimizing needed consumption, and offsetting any consumption. Approaches to sustainability include using local, recycled, durable, repurposed and biodegradable materials. It also involves renovation over new construction and biomimicry in design. Sustainability parameters in design, energy use, and technology aim to reduce carbon footprint, embodied energy and environmental impact. Governance bodies provide standards for sustainable development. Retail examples showcase using renewable energy, eco-friendly materials, reducing waste and promoting circularity.

1. What is Sustainability?

2. WHAT IS SUSTAINABILITY ?
UNESCO
Sustainable
development is...
“Development that meets the needs of the
present without compromising the ability of
future generations to meet their own
needs.”(Our Common Future, Report of the
World Commission on Environment and
Development, 1987)
Zaha Hadid
Sustainability means..
“Initially limiting the need to consume resources;
minimizing the consumption of any resources
that are required; and finally offsetting any
consumption of resources through the
harvesting of renewable systems.

3. Approaches to Sustainability

4. SUSTAINABILITY PARAMETER
Material Design Process Energy
Locally Sourced Recycle Durable
Eco-friendly Repurposed Bio-degradable
Renovation Planned Obsolescence Biomimicry
Carbon
Footprint
Eco-friendly
Technology
Embodied
Energy

5. SUSTAINABILITY PARAMETER
Material
Locally Sourced Recycle Durable Eco-friendly Repurposed Bio-degradable
Eco- friendly products
do not harm the
environment whether in
their production, use or
disposal. Such products
can be made from
scratch, or from
recycled materials.
Durability is the
ability of
a material to remain
serviceable in the
surrounding
environment during
the useful life
without damage or
unexpected
maintenance.
Repurposing is the
process of using the
item without breaking it
down into its core
components and using
it again as a whole with
new use.
Bio-degrading is
the process of
decomposing of a
material 100%
organically,
leaving behind no
residual waste.
Local materials are the
resources that can be
found readily in large
quantity at a particular
location or area at a
certain time.
Recycling is the
process of converting
waste materials into
new materials and
objects.

6. SUSTAINABILITY PARAMETER
Design Process
Renovation Planned Obsolescence Biomimicry
Renovation is a way to reduce the
embodied energy by re-doing the
interiors of a space without having to
damage the built structure.
Planned Obsolescence is a policy of producing
consumer goods that rapidly become obsolete
and so require replacing, achieved by frequent
changes in design, termination of the supply of
spare parts, and the use of non-durable materials.
Biomimicry is an approach to
innovation that seeks sustainable
solutions to human challenges by
emulating nature’s time-tested
patterns and strategies.
The core idea is that nature has
already solved many of the problems
we are grappling with. Animals,
plants, and microbes are the
consummate engineers

7. SUSTAINABILITY PARAMETER
Energy
Carbon Footprint Embodied Energy Eco-friendly Technology
Carbon Footprint is the amount of carbon
dioxide released into the atmosphere as a
result of the activities of a particular
individual, organization, or community.
Embodied Energy is the energy consumed by all
of the processes associated with the production of
a building, from the mining and processing of
natural resources to manufacturing, transport and
product delivery.
An eco-friendly technology is
a technology that has no adverse effect
on the environment and uses a
sustainable source of energy.

8. Sustainable Materials

9. SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS
Naturally Occurring Recycle and Composite Man-Made
Timber
Metal
Stone
Leather
Earth
Plant Fibre
Animal Fibre
Natural Extracts
Silica
Latex
Wood Chips and Dust
Reclaimed Wood
Metal Alloys
Reclaimed Metal
Crete Composites
Stone Chips and Dust
Recycled Fabric
Repurposed Concrete
E – Plastic

10. Sustainable Materials - Naturally Occurring - Timber
Why is Timber a Sustainable Material?
- Renewable resource
- Grows naturally, and modern forestry standards harvest wood in a sustainable way to preserve the environment of the forest
- Be sourced locally
- Long life – provides strength and durability
- Requires less energy for processing
- Repairable, recyclable and re-purposing properties
Examples of Sustainable Indian Timber
FSC Certified Wood PalmRubber Wood Mango Babul Benteak
Ebony Wood Himalayan Fir Indian Mahagony Neem Indian RosewoodRed Sanders

11. Sustainable Materials - Naturally Occurring - Metal
Why is Metal a Sustainable Material?
- No waste generation
- Be sourced locally
- Long life – provides strength and durability, does not get damaged easily
- Requires less energy for processing
- 100% Repairable, recyclable and re-purposing properties, infinite times
Examples of Sustainable Indian Metal
Copper Cobalt Bauxite
Silver Iron Zinc
Bronze

12. Sustainable Materials - Naturally Occurring - Stone
Why is Stone a Sustainable Material?
- No harmful chemicals or toxins
- Be sourced locally
- Long life – provides strength and durability and is maintenance free
- Recyclable and re-purposing properties
- Improves energy efficiency
Examples of Sustainable Indian Stone
Lime Stone Sandstone Laterite
Granite Basalt Quartzite
Marble
Slate

13. Sustainable Materials - Naturally Occurring - Leather
Why is Leather a Sustainable Material?
- By-product of another industry
- Be sourced locally
- Long life – provides strength and durability and is maintenance free
- Recyclable and re-purposing properties
- Low resources intensive industry
Examples of Sustainable Indian Leather
Camel Leather Goat Leather Cowhide
Pinatex - Pineapple Fleather -Flowers
Sheepskin

14. Sustainable Materials - Naturally Occurring - Earth
Why is Earth a Sustainable Material?
- By-product of another industry
- Be sourced locally
- Long life – provides strength and durability and is maintenance free
- Recyclable and re-purposing properties
- Requires less energy for processing
- No waste generation
Examples of Sustainable Indian Earth
Sand Mud
Silica
Gravel
Rammed Earth Clay

15. Sustainable Materials - Naturally Occurring – Plant Fibre
Why is Plant Fibre a Sustainable Material?
- Renewable resource
- Fast growth rate
- Grows naturally, and is a replacement for hardwood.
- Be sourced locally
- Requires less energy for processing
- Recyclable and re-purposing properties
- Durable and high tensile strength
Examples of Sustainable Indian Plant Fibre
Bamboo SisalJute Coir Banana Palm Thatch
Pina Fibre Hemp Strawbale Cotton LinenReed Thatch

16. Sustainable Materials - Naturally Occurring – Animal Fibre
Why is Animal Fibre a Sustainable Material?
- By-product of another industry
- Can be bred
- Be sourced locally
- Recyclable and re-purposing properties
- Requires less energy for processing
- Low on maintenance
Examples of Sustainable Indian Animal Fibre
Tussar Silk Sheep Wool Goat Wool Peacock FeatherMulberry Silk

17. Sustainable Materials - Naturally Occurring – Natural Extracts
Why is Natural Extracts a Sustainable Material?
- By-product of another industry
- Can be bred
- Be sourced locally
- Recyclable and re-purposing properties
- Requires less energy for processing
Examples of Sustainable Indian Natural Extracts
Dammar Resin Bees Wax Latex Acacia AdhesiveLinseed Oil

18. Ceramic Porcelain
Sustainable Materials – Recycle & Composite - Silica
Why is Glass a Sustainable Material?
- Be sourced locally.
- Long life – provides strength and durability and is maintenance free.
- Recyclable and re-purposing properties.
- Glass can reflect and absorb solar energy.
- Requires less energy for processing.
Examples of Sustainable Indian Glass
Toughened Glass Blown Glass
Patterned Glass Textured GlassColoured Glass
Annealed Glass
Quartz Slab

19. Sustainable Materials – Recycle & Composite - Latex
Why is Rubber a Sustainable Material?
- Be sourced locally
- Long life – provides strength and durability and is maintenance free
- Recyclable and re-purposing properties
- Improves energy efficiency
- Can be cultured easily
- Can be Processed as per application
Examples of Sustainable Indian Rubber
Hard Rubber Mats Sound Proofing Panels
Soft Flooring Tiles Roofing Sheets
Silicone
Paint

20. Sustainable Materials – Recycle and Composite – Wood Chips and Dust
Why is Wood Chips and Dust Composite a Sustainable Material?
- By-product of another industry
- Be sourced locally
- 100% Biodegradable
- Requires less energy for processing
- Grows naturally, and modern forestry standards harvest wood in a sustainable way to preserve the environment of the forest
- Organic or recycled composites used
Examples of Sustainable Indian Wood Chips and Dust Composite
Particle Board Chip Board
Block Boards
Ply Boards
Wood Polymer Composite
Decking Boards
Coloured Wood Fibre
Board
Ply Boards
Wood Fibre Cement Board Paper
Wppd Pulp Moulding

21. Brass Copper
Bronze
Steel Aluminium
Galvanized Iron
Sustainable Materials – Recycle and Composite – Metal Alloys
Why is Metal Alloys a Sustainable Material?
- By-product of another industry
- Be sourced locally
- 100% Biodegradable
- Requires less energy for processing
- Grows naturally, and modern forestry standards harvest wood in a sustainable way to preserve the environment of the forest
- Organic or recycled composites used
Examples of Sustainable Indian Metal Alloys

22. Sustainable Materials – Recycle and Composite – Crete Composites
Why is Crete Composites a Sustainable Material?
- By-product of another industry
- Be sourced locally
- 100% Biodegradable
- Requires less energy for processing
- Grows naturally, and modern forestry standards harvest wood in a sustainable way to preserve the environment of the forest
- Organic or recycled composites used
Examples of Sustainable Indian Crete Composites
Woodcrete Papercrete Stonecrete Fibrecrete Woodwool
Ferrouscrete GypFoamconcreteResin Concrete

23. Sustainable Materials – Recycle and Composite – Stone Chips and Dust
Why is Stone Chips and Dust Composite a Sustainable Material?
- By-product of another industry
- Be sourced locally
- 100% Biodegradable
- Requires less energy for processing
- Grows naturally, and modern forestry standards harvest wood in a sustainable way to preserve the environment of the forest
- Organic or recycled composites used
Examples of Sustainable Indian Stone Chips and Dust Composite
Stone veneer Mosaic Terrazzo Caststone

24. Recycled Fabric
Sustainable Materials – Man Made – Recycled Fabric + Repurposed Concrete + E-plastic
Why is Recycled Fabric + Repurposed Concrete + E-plastic Sustainable Material?
- By-product of another industry
- Be sourced locally
- 100% Biodegradable
- Requires less energy for processing
- Grows naturally, and modern forestry standards harvest wood in a sustainable way to preserve the environment of the forest
- Organic or recycled composites used
Examples of Sustainable Indian Recycled Fabric + Repurposed Concrete + E-plastic
Recycled Fabric Recycled Concrete E-plastic

25. Sustainability Governance

26. LEED certification means healthier, more productive places, reduced stress on the environment by encouraging energy and resource-
efficient buildings, and savings from increased building value, higher lease rates and decreased utility costs.
SUSTAINABILITY GOVERNING BODIES – GLOBAL – UN’s SDG

27. SUSTAINABILITY GOVERNING BODIES - INDIA
LEED - LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY
AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
GRIHA - GREEN RATING FOR
INTEGRATED HABITAT ASSESSMENT
IGBC - THE INDIAN GREEN
BUILDING COUNCIL

28. LEED – Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
LEED certification means healthier, more productive places, reduced stress on the environment by encouraging energy and resource-
efficient buildings, and savings from increased building value, higher lease rates and decreased utility costs.

29. GRIHA – Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment
Founded by TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute, New Delhi)with support from MNRE (Ministry of New and Renewable Energy,
Government of India) along with a handful of experts in the sustainability of built environment from across the country.
Provide 1%
equivalent, connected load
of lighting and HVAC
through renewable energy
Reduce energy
consumption by minimum
10% -50% in comparison
to conventional buildings
Follow ECBC (In case of
air conditioned buildings)
Save Minimum 25% -50%
less water than
conventional buildings
Recycle waste water and
reuse at least 25%-75% of
treated water
Segregate and resource
recovery from waste

30. IGBC – The Indian Green Building Council
Green
Product
Rating
Product
Design
Product
Performance
Raw Material
Manufacturing
Process
Waste
Management
Life Cycle
Analysis
Innovation
Product
Stewardship
Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Green Homes is the first rating programme developed in India, exclusively for the residential sector. It is
based on accepted energy and environmental principles and strikes a balance between known established practices and emerging concepts.

31. Sustainability in Retail
(International)

32. • Use of eco-friendly materials including recycled polyester, organic cotton,
and regenerated cashmere.
• Wood used within our stores and offices are only FSC certified.
• Packaging and paper is either FSC certified or from recycled sources.
• Use of at least 50% post-consumer waste paper in stores, leading to a
zero waste business.
• Using LED Energy efficient lighting.
• In the UK, all stores and offices are powered by wind energy.
• The brand has open three LEED certified stores in US, Las Vegas and
Beijing, equipped with solar panels and energy efficient air-conditioning.
•.Furniture are locally bought or auctioned when ever possible.
Project Name- Stella McCartney
Location – London, New York, Los Angeles,
Tokyo, Hong Kong, Paris, Milan and Shanghai
Sustainability in Retail – Stella McCartney

33. Project Name- Starbucks
Location – Standard Design across
Sustainability in Retail – Starbucks
• These green stores use LED lighting.
• Use of recycled flooring tiles and wood products that are certified by the
Forest Stewardship council.
• 25% more energy efficient and 30% more water efficient stores.
• Countries with solar and wind projects, the stores are run on 100%
renewable energy.

34. Project Name- Country Road
Location –Melbourne
Sustainability in Retail – Country Road
• Space is made from recycled materials such as yoghurt containers,
fishing nets and recycled paper.
• It also includes details like fitting room hooks that have been made using
ocean plastic and tables from recycled plastic.
• Sustainable Materials such as terrazzo benchtop made from recycled
plastic yoghurt containers.
• The parquetry floors come from old buildings and school halls, relaid in
the Country Road Chadstone flagship.
• Recycled paper has been used to create an incredible texture on the
store walls.

35. Project Name- Ganni
Location – Miami
Sustainability in Retail – Ganni
• Podium is made of recycled plastics—from yogurt packaging to water
bottles and even chopping boards.
• Old-school chairs used throughout the space.
• The textural rugs are also made out of Ganni fabrics from past collections.
• The colorful couch is made with Kvadrat textiles, which are often dead
stock.
• Discarded textile fibers for plasterboards.
• Displays made of single-use plastics such as yogurt pots and water
bottles.
• Mannequins are made of residue plastic.

36. Sustainability in Retail – Reformation
,
Project Name- Reformation
Location –Los Angeles
• Products maintain environmental footprint by maintaining the pounds of carbon
dioxide emitted and gallons of water we use, and pounds of waste we generate.
• Use of 100% wind power suppliers for electricity and use LED lighting and
Energy Star-rated appliances in our offices.
• Recycle, compost organic wastes, and recycle or donate our textile scraps.
• E-commerce uses about 30% less energy than traditional retail.
• Use recycled paper hangers
• Use of LED fixtures, rammed earth, recycled fabric insulation in store.
• Stores designed following strategies that improve energy savings, water
efficiency, resource stewardship, and reducing CO2 emissions

37. Sustainability in Retail
(National)

38. Project Name- Ikea
Location –Hyderabad
Architect –Marcus Engman
• Textiles are made from 100 percent better cotton.
• All lights are 100 percent LED.
• 77% wood come from sustainable sources.
• 100% home deliveries with electric vehicles (EVs) by 2025.
• As of today 20 percent of home deliveries in India are already done with EVs.
• IKEA has collaborated with different stakeholders to turn rice straw, a rice
harvesting residue that is traditionally burnt and contributes heavily to air
pollution in North India into a renewable material source for making IKEA
products.
• No selling of single use plastic products.
Sustainability in Retail - IKEA

39. Sustainability in Retail - Nicobar
Project Name- Nicobar
Location – Chennai
• Cotton rope swing, cane lanterns, dwarf pineapples that are addition to
the display on a large table with a white cross-leg under-frame.
• The ceiling here is a charcoal grey that camouflages the ducting and
wires as well as offsets the white walls, the warmth of timber.
• The Men’s Island is a space that is suffused with natural light from two
windows.
• The flooring here is a warm wood and a departure from the terrazo
(mosaic) that has been retained across the store.
• In the Home Island, an entire wall is occupied by a wooden display with
shelves lined with Nicobar’s signature touch of cork.
• An old building has been used as store sustaining the previous
architecture.

40. Sustainability in Retail – Fabindia
Project Name - Fabindia
Location – Central Delhi.
• The custom made shelving with was designed as a continuous line of
white
• Use of Smooth Dholpur stone flooring.
• A fabric covered free standing wall doubled up shelf space and
created an area for the furniture to be placed unobtrusively.
• Custom made fabric light covers an lamps.
• Sheesham wood used for paneling in the cash desk, trial rooms,
wooden screen and furniture collection.

41. Sustainability in Retail – Auroville
Project Name- Auroville
Location – Tamil Nadu
• Use of natural materials such as clay tile, solid wood for the signage.
• Retain the existing structure leading to less foot print.
• Flooring done by granite and red oxide mud flooring.
• Focused on natural ventilation by sustaining the earlier windows.
• Solid wood and M.S rods with powder coating are being used.
• VM is done very handy by drawing shelves between the pillars and reuse of
fabrics as coverings.

42. Project Name- Good Earth
Location – Jodhpur
Sustainability in Retail – Good Earth
• Retain the existing structure leading to less foot print.
• Big opening/window, ventilators provides natural ventilation and sunlight leading
to lesser electricity usage.
• Fabric used as a lighting fixture.
• Solid wood and metal with power coating used for fixtures.
• Exposed Ceiling and walls.

43. Thank You…