Decathlon Anubhava
Effinature EVO certification in progress — Bangalore, India
The Decathlon Anubhava site in Bangalore is the first international operation committed to Effinature certification. The project is based on the EVO (Evolution) standard and covers 5,800 m² of building area with the creation of 1,451 m² of green spaces dedicated to biodiversity.
The Anubhava Project
Decathlon Anubhava is a Decathlon store located in Bangalore, India, on Bellary Road, near Kempegowda International Airport (KIA). The site, owned by Decathlon Sports India Pvt. Ltd., is undergoing Effinature certification under the EVO (Evolution) standard, which is adapted to renovation and redevelopment projects.
Project sheet
- Client: Decathlon Sports India Pvt. Ltd.
- Location Bangalore, India (Chikkajala Village, Bellary Road, 562157)
- Building area 5,800 m²
- Reference Framework — accredited biodiversity performance certification
- Status: Certification in progress
- organization — independent certification body
5 biodiversity zones — 1,451 m² of green spaces
The project includes the creation of five ecological development zones on the site, representing a total area of 1,451 m² of green space. Each zone has a specific purpose and a defined plant palette.
Zone 1 — 170 m²
Aromatic garden
Tulsi, Aloe Vera, Gotu Kola, Basil, Coleus aromaticus, Mint, Lemongrass.
Zone 2 — 112 m²
Vegetable garden
Squash, Okra, Eggplant, Tomato, Chili Pepper. Bamboo supports for climbing plants.
Zone 3 — 190 m²
Butterfly garden
Buddleia, Fennel, Pentas, Sedum, Rose, Jamanthi. Nectar-bearing species for pollinators.
Zone 4 — 300 m²
Ornamental garden
Ficus Benjamina, Boxwood, Dwarf Azalea, Alocasia, Ti Plant, Sigoneum, Fan Palm.
Zone 5 — 679 m²
Ornamental garden
Ixora, Sansevieria, Dracaena, Bird of paradise, Frangipani, Sago palm.
The work includes removing existing gravel, preparing fertile organic soil, and planting the listed species. The Effinature EVO standard requires a minimum of 85% native species (40% of which are native to the biogeographical region), a ban on invasive alien species, and the presence of at least three vegetation layers (trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants).
Parking lot redevelopment
The EVO standard sets requirements for both existing and new parking areas. For at least 50% of existing parking areas, the project must either replace the surface with a permeable material or install vegetated pergolas (climbing plants). New parking areas must have permeable surfaces, with or without vegetation.
Certification process in progress
Effinature certification follows a four-step process: registration, initial assessment (based on consultation documents), final assessment (based on market documents), and on-site compliance verification. The process requires the involvement of a qualified IRICE Biodiversity Partner and a local ecologist for the initial ecological assessment.
Certify the biodiversity of your operations
Effinature is the only accredited certification dedicated to real estate biodiversity. France and international.