Understanding consumer willingness to pay green premiums for low-carbon solutions in the Indian built environment

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Findings on how Indian consumers are willing to pay green premiums

The clients, a leading real estate services firm, a developer and a building materials manufacturer are looking to develop a deeper understanding of the demand side of built environment in India.

With this background the clients have engaged Xynteo to conduct a consumer survey to understand the willingness of consumers to pay green premiums incurred for implementation of low-carbon solutions in built environment.

5-10%

Middle-income residential consumers willing to pay a premium

15%

Premium that office occupiers are willing to pay for green buildings

70%

Of residents in Mumbai surveyed are more likely to select a building with quality-of-life features, such as access to greenery and clean indoor quality

The initiative

The key objectives for the engagement:

  • Develop a methodology and framework for the consumer survey.
  • Conduct the survey and deliver actionable insights for the clients.

Providing a deeper understanding of the demand side of the built environment will enable real estate developers to establish commercial viability for and implement sustainable construction practices

Xynteo’s role

Key insights:

  • Analysed the raw survey data to derive actionable insights that addressed the clients key questions and mandates.

Stakeholder engagement:

  • Worked with manufacturers to provide strategic support to developers in implementing low-carbon materials and solutions in their projects.

Awareness creation:

  • Educated stakeholders on viability of low carbon interventions to reduce embodied carbon

About the Author
Kelsie Zerf

Kelsie Zerf

Marketing Associate

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