Carbon Capture And Storage Technology: A Regulatory Pathway To Sustainable Development In The Real Estate Sector
- IJLLR Journal
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Praveen, Research Scholar, School of Law, Sushant University
Dr. Sulakshana Banerjee Mukherjee, Associate Professor, School of Law, Sushant University
Dr. Anjali Sehrawat, Associate Professor, School of Law, Sushant University
ABSTRACT
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology which is renowned for its capabilities to mitigate industrial carbon emissions, particularly in the construction sector, has become a need for real estate development. The increasing climate change challenges has evolved as a global issue, the real estate industry is at a very crucial point where sustainability and regulatory frameworks must intersect to supplement in environmentally responsible development. The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, imparts a basis function in conjoining environmental compliance as an inseparable limb of real estate development. This research paper broadly analyses how Carbon Capture and Storage technologies interconnects with the regulatory mechanisms of the R E Act, demonstrating how the Act facilitates the adoption of green building practices by enforcing environmental clearances and aligning with pollution control norms. The paper further explores CCS's impact on reducing the carbon footprint of building materials—especially cement and concrete—highlighting technological advances that make carbon-negative construction achievable. This paper studies how CCS interconnects with RERA’s provisions and environmental enforcement mechanisms, placing out a detailed framework for integrating carbon-neutral construction practices into India’s real estate regulatory matrix. The paper appraises progressing technologies and challenges faced by stakeholders, drawing conclusions vital to scaling green real estate development. Finally, this paper highlights that the association between CCS and RERA is contributory in transitioning India’s real estate sector toward a low-carbon and environmentally resilient future.
