Process of GreenCo Certification

Registration for GreenCo Rating

The company or unit can apply for GreenCo rating through either of the two options as given below:

• Online Registration through the website www.greenco.in ( Click here)
• Or alternatively through registration form to CII by email. (Download registration form)
• Company will receive a confirmation from CII Godrej GBC validating the official registration for GreenCo rating.

Training Program on GreenCo Rating

Post registration, CII-Godrej GBC will conduct a 2-day advanced training program on GreenCo Rating to help the company understand the concepts addressed under GreenCo rating.
Following are the objectives of the training program:

• Impart training & awareness to cross-functional team members on GreenCo Rating parameters
• Share National & Global best Practices and case studies in Green
• Share best practices and case studies from GreenCo Rated companies
• Understand the present level of green performance of the unit
• Identify gaps / short-term / long-term improvement opportunities jointly with the plant team

GreenCo Training Program Modules

• GreenCo Rating Introduction & Methodology
• Energy Efficiency
• Water Conservation
• Renewable Energy
• GHG Mitigation
• Waste Management
• Material Conservation and Recyclability
• Green Supply Chain
• Product Stewardship
• Life Cycle Assessment
• Ecofriendly Environment & Innovation

Handholding Visits

Further to the completion of the GreenCo training program, the unit has to submit the required data and documents as per the guidelines of the rating. CII will provide institutional support through handholding site visits to:

• Guide teams on implementing short-term improvement measures
• Validate data adequacy under GreenCo guidelines
• Communicate gaps to the team
• Facilitate networking with service providers where applicable
• Provide offline support for data collection

Final Site Visit and Assessment

After data submission, the unit undergoes a site visit assessment by independent experts and CII representatives to validate the data and highlight improvement opportunities.

Certification and Award of GreenCo Rating

The assessment findings are reviewed by a Judges' panel, which awards the GreenCo rating. The rating is valid for 3 years, after which re-certification is required.

Feedback Report

• Current best practices of the unit
• Opportunities for further improvement
• GreenCo scorecard comparison with the best-rated units

Sustenance Review

Annual sustenance reviews are conducted to validate and guide further improvements. Physical site visits involve additional charges of Rs 30,000 + GST.

Tentative Timeline: 3–5 Months

People Involvement in GreenCo Implementation

GreenCo implementation requires top management commitment and involvement from a cross-functional team of 10–25 members, headed by a senior coordinator. Data submission follows GreenCo guidelines, and templates are provided for uniformity.