The Habitat Emprise – From Policy to Practice

You have sustainability commitments.
We help you deliver them.

From policy and national missions to on-the-ground implementation, we turn intent into measurable, real-world impact across India and emerging regions.

Organizations are being asked to strengthen policies, deliver national missions, build institutional capacity, improve building performance, and demonstrate clear, measurable impact. You want to move from intent to execution, from commitments to results, but the landscape is shifting politically, socially, and financially, and implementation remains the most challenging part.

The Habitat Emprise is a transdisciplinary practice that provides the clarity and execution strategy you need. Founded by the experts who shaped India’s sustainability movement, we help you bridge the gap between intentions and impact by turning mandates and frameworks into operational plans, trained teams, and measurable results.

A trusted partner for sustainable transformation

150+

Years of combined expertise

Strategic

India-based team ready for rapid mobilization

Government Ready

Field implementation & government-ready policy experts

Architects of change

Introduced LEED & developed GRIHA in India

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Four Pillars of Impact

Our work spans the full pathway from policy to people to performance.

Partnership and Adaptability

Working collaboratively across sectors and regions. We join consortiums, act as co-leads, serve as subcontractors, and help build teams for large, multi-year, multi-sector projects.

  • Partnerships with NIUA, BMTPC, Jamia Millia Islamia
  • Co-lead roles with international organizations
  • Subcontracting for large prime partners
  • Multidisciplinary project teams with senior experts
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Policy to Practice

Turning sustainability frameworks into real-world outcomes. We help design, strengthen, and implement policies, codes, and programs by connecting national mandates to practical delivery mechanisms.

  • State and municipal program design
  • Policy research framed for today’s political landscape
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People and Capacity

Empowering the professionals who make sustainability possible. We design curricula, build institutional capacity, and train professionals and communities, including regional language programs.

  • University and technical institute partnerships
  • Professional workshops (Ramboll, UN agencies, ministries)
  • Skill-building for educators, policymakers, and practitioners
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Performance and Proof

Delivering measurable improvements in buildings and communities. We provide technical expertise to improve energy, comfort, operational efficiency, and green certification outcomes.

  • Energy and comfort audits
  • Thermal comfort optimization
  • LEED, GRIHA, IGBC, EDGE facilitation
  • Portfolio performance strategy
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Who We Serve

We deliver clarity, strategy, implementation, and measurable results for:

Government ministries & public agencies

Multilateral & bilateral funders

International prime partners & consultancies

Universities, technical institutes & training bodies

Developers, manufacturers & real estate partners

Let’s turn your sustainability commitments into measurable progress. Whether you need policy expertise, capacity building, implementation support, or a senior-led partner for complex programs, THE is ready to deliver.

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About the Team

Our leadership includes experts who have shaped India’s environmental and building codes, urban governance and energy policies, green building frameworks, academic curriculums, and implementation programs. We are engineers, planners, educators, policy specialists, and sustainability strategists, united by a belief that sustainability must work at ground level.

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