Shapath-X: Cost Benefit Analysis of Investing in Green Commercial Offices

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Abstract

Sameer Sinha, a real estate developer with a history of successful projects in Ahmedabad, India was committed to developing green buildings. First, for an upcoming office project in Mumbai, he began with the financial pro-forma of a baseline (non-green) version of the project. The valuation appeared acceptable. Next, he adjusted some assumptions to simulate the valuation for the “green” version of the same building. Anecdotal evidence suggested adjusting the rental rate and expenses, as well as the development cost. But these did not lead to an improvement in valuation. Rather, the NPV and IRR of the green version appeared sub-par. He contemplated the lacunae in his adjustments. The case sensitises students about various financial implications of green buildings. It suggests that green buildings are not only good to the environment, but they can also lead to substantial financial benefits, several of which are not obvious. The case walks students through the nuances of valuing a commercial real estate asset, and introduces them to the concept of green buildings, and various green building rating systems.

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Product Type Case
Reference No. F&A0573
Title Shapath-X: Cost Benefit Analysis of Investing in Green Commercial Offices
Pages 13
Published on Feb 20, 2024
Year of Event 2022
Authors Das, Prashant;
Area Finance and Accounting (F&A)
Discipline Accounting, Finance
Sector Banking Finance Insurance (BFI), Infrastructure
Learning Objective He managing director of a real estate development firm must develop a financial proforma to assess the cost-benefit analysis of a green building project. - Explain the concept of green building, and various green building rating programs - Develop financial pro-forma to compare the valuation of green and non-green versions of a building
Keywords Green Building; Sustainability; Valuation; Commercial Office
Country India
State Maharashtra
Organization Savvy Group (Ahmedabad, India) and PropStack (Mumbai, India)
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