If you have come across “GreenPro certified” on a tile box, a paint can, or a tender document and wondered what it actually means, you are not alone. GreenPro is India’s homegrown eco-label for building and manufacturing products, run by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) — and it is quietly becoming a default requirement in government procurement and green building projects across the country. This guide explains what GreenPro certification is, how it differs from other Indian eco-labels, which product categories it covers, how a company gets certified, and which well-known brands already carry the mark.
What Is GreenPro Certification?
GreenPro is a Type 1 Ecolabel — the internationally recognised category of eco-labelling that certifies a product only after independent, third-party verification against a published standard, rather than letting a manufacturer self-declare “green” credentials. It is administered by the CII-Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre, part of the Confederation of Indian Industry, and was created specifically to give architects, builders, project consultants, and procurement teams a credible way to choose eco-friendly products for construction, operation, and maintenance of buildings and factories.
GreenPro evaluates a product across its full life cycle — design, raw materials, manufacturing process, performance during use, and end-of-life recycling or disposal — rather than judging it on a single attribute. A product needs to score at least 50 out of 100 possible credit points across these life-cycle categories to be awarded certification. As of the program’s latest published figures, GreenPro has certified more than 13,447 ecolabelled products from 492 companies across 41 product categories, and it holds accreditation from the Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN) through GENICES, which confirms the programme meets international ISO 14024 protocols for Type 1 eco-labelling.
GreenPro evaluates a product across its full life cycle — design, raw materials, manufacturing process, performance during use, and end-of-life recycling or disposal — rather than judging it on a single attribute. A product needs to score at least 50 out of 100 possible credit points across these life-cycle categories to be awarded certification.
GreenPro vs BEE Star Rating vs Jaivik Bharat: How They Differ
India has several credible sustainability labels, and it is easy to confuse them since they all use stars, ticks, or green iconography. Here is how the three most commonly searched labels actually differ:
- GreenPro (CII) — covers building materials, industrial products, and manufacturing technologies (tiles, paints, steel, glass, furniture, plumbing fixtures, insulation, and more). It certifies the full life-cycle environmental performance of a product, not just its energy use, and is aimed primarily at builders, architects, and green-building project teams.
- BEE Star Rating (Bureau of Energy Efficiency) — a completely different scheme run by a Government of India statutory body, covering electrical appliances such as air conditioners, refrigerators, ceiling fans, and LED lamps. It rates only energy efficiency, on a 1-to-5 star scale, and is mandatory for several appliance categories at the point of sale.
- Jaivik Bharat (FSSAI) — an entirely separate certification for organic food, not building products or appliances. It confirms that a food product meets India’s organic farming and processing standards under NPOP or PGS-India. Read our detailed explainer on Jaivik Bharat and India’s organic food certification system for the full picture on how that label works.
In short: GreenPro is a life-cycle eco-label for building and industrial products, BEE Star Rating is an energy-efficiency label for appliances, and Jaivik Bharat is an organic-food certification. A single project — say, a green-certified home — could easily involve products carrying all three, each answering a different sustainability question.
Which Product Categories Does GreenPro Cover?
GreenPro’s standards span 41 product categories, almost entirely focused on building materials, interiors, and industrial/manufacturing products rather than consumer electronics or food. According to CII’s official GreenPro EcoLabel Directory, certified categories include:
- Architectural products (cladding, ceilings, facades, sun-control systems)
- Boards, panels, false ceilings, and plaster
- Tiles (ceramic and vitrified)
- Plumbing fixtures and sanitaryware
- Paints and coatings
- Steel and metal building products
- Glass and glazing systems
- Furniture
- Building insulation materials
- Solar PV modules and renewable energy equipment
- Cement and concrete products
- Water-efficient fixtures and facility management services
Within each category, GreenPro publishes a dedicated certification standard document specifying the exact test parameters, mandatory requirements, and credit weightages a manufacturer’s product must meet.
How to Apply for GreenPro Certification
GreenPro certification is a documented, multi-step process run by CII and independently verified by a third-party conformity agency — not a self-certification or a paid badge. According to CII’s official Green Products Certification standard, the methodology runs as follows:
- Expression of interest. The manufacturer submits an expression of interest to CII for certifying a specific product or product range.
- Category identification. CII facilitates identifying the correct product category and applicable certification standard for the product.
- Registration. The manufacturer formally registers the product or product range for certification.
- First documentation submission. The manufacturer submits documentation against the certification standard, including product test certificates from an NABL-accredited laboratory (or an internationally recognised equivalent for overseas testing).
- Third-party evaluation. A third-party conformity agency appointed by CII evaluates the submitted documentation, testing data, and — where applicable — carries out factory audits and inspections.
- First assessment report. CII releases an initial assessment report flagging gaps or additional evidence required.
- Final documentation and clarification. The manufacturer submits final documentation along with any clarifications sought by the conformity agency.
- Final evaluation and award. The conformity agency completes its final evaluation, and the Green Products & Services Council awards certification once the product scores at least 50 of the 100 available credit points.
Certification is awarded per product or product range, is valid for 2 years from the date of award, and requires renewal at the end of that period to remain current — manufacturers can also apply for a higher rating tier before their existing certification expires. Companies can add newly developed products to their certification portfolio at any time rather than waiting for a fixed application window.
Notable GreenPro Certified Brands in India
Rather than guess, we cross-checked CII’s own 2025 (5th Edition) GreenPro EcoLabel Directory to confirm which well-known Indian brands genuinely hold GreenPro certification. Verified examples include:
- Kajaria — Kajaria Ceramics Limited and Kajaria Infinity Pvt. Ltd. are certified under the Tiles category, and Kajaria Bathware Pvt. Ltd. (Kerovit) is separately certified under Plumbing Fixtures & Sanitaryware.
- Knauf Ceiling Solutions (India) — certified under the Boards, Panels, False Ceiling & Plaster category.
- Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd. (Construction Division and Godrej Interio) — certified across multiple building-product and furniture categories.
- Tata Steel and Tata BlueScope Steel — certified for colour-coated and coated steel building products.
- Saint-Gobain Glass India — certified for glass and glazing products.
- Asian Paints Ltd. and Berger Paints India Limited — certified for low-VOC and eco-friendly paint and coating ranges.
- Hindware Limited (HSIL) and Jaquar — certified under Plumbing Fixtures & Sanitaryware.
- Astral Limited — certified for CPVC pipes and fittings.
- Hunter Douglas India Private Limited and Greenlam Industries Ltd. — certified under Architectural Products and boards/laminates categories respectively.
This is a representative sample, not the complete list — GreenPro certifies over 13,000 products across 492 companies, far more than can be usefully summarised here. For the full, regularly updated roster of certified manufacturers by category, see our companion reference: List of Certified GreenPro Ecolabelled Product Manufacturers in India.
If you are choosing certified materials for a home or project, it’s worth pairing this with our broader guides on environmental sustainability and sustainable technology in India to understand how eco-labels like GreenPro fit into the larger green-building picture.
Frequently Asked Questions
GreenPro is a Type 1 Ecolabel administered by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) that certifies building materials and industrial products based on their environmental performance across the full product life cycle — design, raw materials, manufacturing, use, and disposal. It is accredited by the Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN).
A manufacturer submits an expression of interest to CII, registers the product under the correct category, and submits documentation including NABL-accredited test reports. A third-party conformity agency evaluates the submission and, where needed, conducts factory audits. Certification is awarded once the product scores at least 50 of 100 possible credit points, and it is valid for 2 years before renewal is required.
No, GreenPro certification is voluntary. However, it is increasingly specified by builders, developers, and project consultants in government tenders and green-building procurement guidelines, and it contributes credits toward green building ratings such as IGBC, which makes it a practical requirement for manufacturers targeting institutional and government projects.
GreenPro certifies over 13,447 products from 492 companies across 41 categories, mainly building and industrial products — tiles, paints, steel, glass, plumbing fixtures, boards and false ceilings, insulation, furniture, cement, and solar equipment. Verified certified brands include Kajaria, Knauf, Godrej, Tata Steel, Saint-Gobain, Asian Paints, Berger Paints, Hindware, and Astral.