Essential India Greenedge Analytics Pvt Ltd

What Essential India Greenedge Analytics Pvt Ltd does

Essential India Greenedge Analytics Pvt Ltd (DBA: Essential India) is a Mumbai-headquartered green building consultancy founded in December 2019 by Abdul Moeed Chaudhary and Farhan Rathod. The firm offers advisory and project-execution services across the major green building rating systems — EDGE (IFC/World Bank), LEED (USGBC), IGBC (CII), GRIHA (TERI), and WELL (IWBI) — together with environmental clearance and e-waste certification work, building energy simulation, GIS-based geospatial analysis, and Bar Bending Schedule / quantity estimation support. Service revenue is split across professional-services engagements spanning pre-assessment, documentation, design review, audit coordination, and post-certification assistance.

The technical stack is anchored by drone/UAV-based image acquisition, LiDAR, and photogrammetry supporting 3D building stock models with 2 cm ground sampling resolution, supplemented by hydrology and hydrodynamic modeling (Hec Ras, Hec HMS, SWAT), subsurface ERT profiling, and building energy simulation tools covering HVAC, lighting, thermal comfort, daylight, and renewable integration. Delivery is led by a small (~13 person) team holding a dense stack of green-building credentials — EDGE Faculty, EDGE Auditor, EDGE Expert, WELL AP, LEED GA/AP, GRIHA CP, IGBC AP — with advisory support from Dr. Glenn Frommer (sustainability reporting standards author) and project-execution support from Oyeta.

The go-to-market is enterprise field sales executed through regional representatives across Mumbai (HQ), Bengaluru, Chennai, Ahmedabad, and Thiruvananthapuram, with Dubai and North America offices announced; revenue mechanics are quote-based project fees supplemented by a publicly-priced monthly EDGE Expert Training program (₹8,000 + 18% GST) and a free EPI Calculator as a top-of-funnel digital lead-generation tool. Customer concentration tilts toward institutional buyers (Brookfield Properties, IFC-certified developers, government healthcare bodies), with a track record of 195+ projects totaling 112+ million sqft across India, the USA, Canada, Ireland, and Malaysia, and recognition as IFC's Premier EDGE Buildings Service Provider for 2024-25.

Name

Essential India Greenedge Analytics Pvt Ltd

Legal name

Essentialindia Greenedge Analytics Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://theessentialindia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mumbai-based Essential India (Greenedge Analytics Pvt Ltd) is a green building consultancy delivering EDGE/LEED/IGBC/GRIHA/WELL certification advisory, building energy simulation, GIS-based geospatial analysis, and EDGE Expert training to real estate developers, industrial firms, government bodies, and institutional clients across India and select international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Green Building and Sustainability Consulting

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (541360), Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainable/Green Building & LEED Consulting (BPAHAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Remote Sensing & Earth Observation Analytics (Satellite/UAV/LiDAR, Image Processing) (EUAHAKAD), Environmental Reporting, Dashboards & Regulatory Submittals (Automated Reports, e-Reporting) (EUAHAKAL), Permitting, Siting & Environmental Impact (EIA/NEPA) Advisory (EUAMANAB)

Keywords

• Green building certification
• Building energy simulation
• Geospatial GIS services
• Sustainability consulting
• Environmental clearance

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Green Building Certification Consulting: Consulting services for achieving green building certifications including EDGE, LEED, IGBC, GRIHA, and WELL. Services include pre-assessment, documentation support, design review, submission and audit coordination, and post-certification assistance.
2. Building Simulation Services: Energy modeling, thermal comfort analysis, daylight and glare studies, renewable integration evaluation, and regulatory compliance verification services.
3. GIS and Geospatial Services: High-resolution GIS for environmental and engineering analysis, including drone mapping, topography, ERT, GPR, spatial analysis, thermal screening, and hydrology assessments.
4. Building Quantity Estimation: Bar Bending Schedule, quantity estimation, interior finishing works, project coordination, and sustainable construction support services.
5. EDGE Expert Training: Training programs for EDGE Expert Exam preparation conducted monthly, with fees of ₹8,000 plus 18% GST.
6. Environmental Clearance Services: Sustainability and regulatory compliance services including environmental clearance approvals and e-waste management certification.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Essential India Greenedge Analytics Pvt Ltd provides green building certification consulting, building energy simulation, geographic information systems (GIS) and remote-sensing services, and environmental clearance support. The firm helps real estate developers, industrial clients, institutions, and government bodies design, certify, and operate sustainable built assets using tools such as EDGE, GRIHA, IGBC, and LEED.

Product overview

Essential India Greenedge Analytics Pvt Ltd is an environmental consulting firm offering a portfolio of sustainability-focused services for the built environment. The core offerings include Green Building Certification Services (covering EDGE, LEED, IGBC, GRIHA, and WELL certification systems), Building Energy Simulation, GIS-based geospatial analysis, and Building Quantity Estimation. Supporting services include EDGE Expert Training programs, an EPI Calculator tool, Environmental Clearance Services, and E-Waste Recycling Services. The company primarily serves the Indian market with projects spanning commercial, residential, healthcare, industrial, and educational building typologies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Green Building Certification Services
• Building Energy Simulation
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Services
• Building Quantity Estimation
• EDGE Expert Training
• EPI Calculator Service
• Environmental Clearance and EIA Support
• E-Waste Recycling Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings up to 30-40% through building energy simulation
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• OyetacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOyeta is an MSME partner with a pool of Architects, Civil & Structural Engineers, and MEP Engineers with a combined strength of 20+ Associates and employees. They provide local strength and support for project execution.
• Dr. Glenn FrommercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Glenn Frommer is a pioneer in sustainability and environmental movement with over 30 years of experience. He was involved in drafting the GRI G3.1 and G4 guidelines and other global standards (AA1000AS, BSI-8900, ISO-26000). Provides global sustainability leadership to the company.
• ApS (Headquartered in Denmark)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerApS is a Sustainable Management Consultant and creator of digital platform solutions for Sustainable Impact Investing and Green Financing. They collaborate on digital finance solutions and green financing initiatives.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Stantec: Global engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting firm with established sustainability, building certification, and geospatial analytics practices — competes with Essential India for large institutional and developer clients across North America and Asia.
• AECOM: Global engineering and professional services firm offering sustainability, green building certification (LEED/WELL), building energy modeling, and environmental consulting across commercial, healthcare, aviation, and infrastructure clients — directly overlapping with Essential India's core services for marquee developers and government clients.
• WSP Global: International engineering consultancy with a major sustainability and built-environment practice covering LEED/WELL/EDGE certification, energy modeling, and ESG advisory for property developers and institutional clients — competing for the same Brookfield, TATA, and large developer accounts.
• DNV: International certification and risk management firm active in sustainable buildings, energy management, and environmental services — competes with Essential India in green building assurance, certification advisory, and environmental compliance work.
• Arup: International engineering and design firm with a prominent sustainability practice offering green building certification, building performance simulation, and climate advisory for high-profile commercial, healthcare, and aviation projects — directly comparable in service mix and client profile.
• Arcadis: Global design and consultancy firm with a sustainability and buildings practice covering LEED/BREEAM/WELL certification, energy modeling, and ESG advisory — competing for the same multinational developer and institutional client base across multiple geographies.
• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection, and certification company with a building and infrastructure division that handles green building certification, environmental compliance, and e-waste services — overlaps with Essential India's certification and environmental clearance offerings.
• Tetra Tech: Leading consulting and engineering firm with high-end environmental services, water resources modeling (Hec Ras/HMS), and sustainability advisory — comparable to Essential India's GIS/hydrology and environmental clearance offerings, particularly for infrastructure and government projects.
• ERM (Environmental Resources Management): World's largest pure-play sustainability consultancy offering environmental compliance, ESG advisory, and building sustainability services to industrial, real estate, and government clients globally — overlaps directly with Essential India's environmental clearance and sustainability certification work.
• Ramboll: Global engineering, design, and sustainability consultancy with deep green building certification, building performance simulation, and climate resilience practices — comparable in scope and target clients to Essential India, particularly in Europe and Asia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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