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Subsidiary
Ecofirst

Business Review

Ecofirst Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Consulting Engineers, specialises in
Sustainable Integrated Designs for the built environment, using a whole-system thinking approach
that brings all experts together at the design stage. The company also has strong expertise in
heritage restoration, repurposing, and creating experience-based assets such as museums,
heritage buildings, and experience centres. Founded with the mission to support India’s transition
towards a low-carbon future, Ecofirst has become a trusted partner for developers, institutions, and
governments seeking environmentally responsible design and operational strategies. Its services
include sustainability advisory, green building certification, master planning, energy modelling,
and performance benchmarking. By harmonising design, technology, and ecology, Ecofirst creates
buildings and communities that are efficient, healthy, and prepared for the future.

Industry Trends and Market Outlook

2024-25 Performance The global and Indian built-environment sector is
undergoing a profound transformation as sustainability,
Highlights climate responsiveness, and green infrastructure take
centre stage. Worldwide, governments, corporates, and
communities are demanding net-zero solutions, energy
efficiency, and environmentally responsible designs that
go beyond aesthetics to deliver measurable impact.
101 crore total In India, policy frameworks such as the Energy
revenue
Conservation Building Code (ECBC) and initiatives like
Smart Cities Mission and Gati Shakti are accelerating
demand for sustainable urban spaces, green buildings,
and climate-resilient design. Internationally, there is a
209 crore total marked shift towards integrating environmental, social,
acquisition
and governance (ESG) priorities into infrastructure and
building design, with developers and investors placing
high importance on sustainability certifications and
lifecycle performance.
237 workforce on Against this backdrop, Ecofirst, has emerged as
31st March 2025
a specialist sustainability consulting and design
arm, offering innovative solutions that combine
green architecture, urban design, and integrated
environmental planning. Its focus on eco-sensitive and
1000 total projects future-ready design enables TCE to serve a growing
executed to date
segment of clients seeking climate-aligned and
responsible development.

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