Godrej Properties Unveils ‘Neighbours With Nature’ Initiative to Drive Urban Ecological Restoration

Mumbai, March 25, 2026: 

Godrej Properties Ltd. (GPL), a prominent leader in India’s real estate sector, has launched ‘Neighbours With Nature,’ a long-term platform dedicated to hyperlocal ecological restoration and community wellbeing. This new initiative consolidates the company’s environmental efforts under a single identity, focusing on creating tangible, neighborhood-level impacts. The launch builds upon GPL’s established sustainability record, which includes diverting 96,000 tonnes of waste from landfills and planting over 4 lakh trees in the last five years, with a new mandate to scale nature restoration and biodiversity enhancement across emerging urban markets, the company said in a press statement.

The inaugural chapter of the platform features a strategic collaboration with the citizen-led movement “I Am Gurgaon” to support the ongoing revival of the Chakkarpur–Wazirabad Bundh. This 5.2km ecological corridor, once a neglected drain, has been transformed into a biodiverse urban forest featuring native vegetation, solar-powered lighting, and pedestrian cycling paths. The project highlights the use of recycled construction waste and advanced interventions for groundwater recharge. To mark the launch, UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador Dia Mirza joined the initiative, participating in a forest-bathing (Shinrin-yoku) walk to advocate for the integration of natural systems within dense urban environments.

Reflecting on the necessity of nature-positive cities, Dia Mirza said: “Urbanisation has distanced many of us from the natural systems we depend on. 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. A city becomes far more livable when it is nature- positive. My visit to Godrej Miraya reinforced this – that true luxury today is not about excess, but about finding a thoughtful balance with the environment. It is encouraging to see developers like Godrej Properties align with global sustainability standards such as IGBC Platinum certification, ensuring that spaces are designed and built with long-term environmental responsibility in mind. It gives me hope that the future of our cities is in safe hands. I’m glad to be part of an initiative that is quietly, but meaningfully, driving this shift.”

The leadership at Godrej Properties emphasized that the environment surrounding a home is as vital as the home itself. Geetika Trehan, CEO – North Zone, Godrej Properties, noted, “In cities like ours, people’s quality of life is shaped as much by the environment around their homes as the homes themselves. Clean air, shaded walks, and accessible green spaces deeply influence wellbeing. Our purpose of creating everyday joy means investing in these neighbourhood ecosystems, helping people feel healthier, more connected, and more supported by the places they live in.”

Adding to this vision of “responsible luxury,” Lalit Makhijani, CMO & CCO, Godrej Properties, stated, “People connect most with places when they feel calmer, healthier, and more rooted in their surroundings. This initiative lets sustainability show up in everyday life, in the shade you walk under, the nature you experience, and the habits a neighbourhood enables. For us, responsible luxury is about designing environments that make wellbeing effortless and bring people closer to the ecosystems around them.”

The partnership also underscores the power of public-private cooperation in urban planning. An 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.”

As part of the platform’s introduction, the company highlighted Godrej Miraya, which has achieved the IGBC Net Zero Waste Platinum Certification at the design stage. The development includes the rejuvenation of a neighboring creek to support natural drainage and local biodiversity. Moving forward, the ‘Neighbours With Nature’ framework, rooted in the Godrej Group’s “Good & Green” philosophy, will serve as a blueprint for ecological upliftment across the company’s future projects nationwide, fostering greener public spaces and community-led environmental stewardship.

Latest News