Polycab, a top cable and wire manufacturer in India, has reached a significant sustainability milestone by becoming the first company in the nation to obtain the esteemed GreenPro Certification from the Confederation of Indian Industry – Indian Green Building Council (CII-IGBC) for its prominent product, Polycab Green Wire+, within the house-wires segment. This accolade highlights Polycab’s steadfast dedication to providing safe, eco-friendly, sustainable, and high-performance electrical solutions. The GreenPro Certification affirms the product’s environmental excellence throughout its lifecycle—from raw material sourcing to production, use, and disposal—strengthening Polycab’s position as a leader in fostering green innovation within the electrical sector. GreenPro Certification is a respected eco-label that assesses products based on their environmental performance during their lifecycle.
Polycab Green Wire+ fulfills rigorous standards for safety, durability, and minimized environmental impact, making it suitable for residential and commercial applications. With India’s green building industry expanding at a CAGR of 12%, and more than 10 billion square feet certified under various programs, the demand for eco-friendly and energy-efficient materials is surging. GreenPro-certified wires are set to be pivotal in creating safer, healthier, and greener environments. Polycab Green Wires+ are crafted using 99.97% pure copper and designed to endure higher heat resistance up to 90°C, ensuring superior performance and secure power delivery. They are lead-free and produce low smoke and toxic fumes in emergencies, thereby lowering health risks.
Additionally, the wires offer enhanced current-carrying capacity and feature built-in safeguards against rodents, moisture, and wear, ensuring longevity. Incorporating Flamestop Technology and certified as REACH and RoHS compliant, Polycab Green Wires+ are devoid of over 250 hazardous substances, ensuring safety for consumers and the environment. In commenting on this achievement, Mr. Ishwinder Singh Khurana, Executive President and Chief Business Officer – B2C, Polycab India, stated, “At Polycab, safety and sustainability are not merely objectives—they are obligations. Being the first in India to earn GreenPro certification in the house wires category is a significant achievement that demonstrates our dedication to safer homes and a greener future.
This milestone reinforces our long-term vision of providing electrical solutions that are not only dependable and high-performing but also safe for consumers and the environment.”