Md. Jenan-Ul-Islam, chief business officer of Walton Lift, opened a clear call for greener buildings by saying sustainability must be set at the start of every project, and his message gives builders, designers and policy makers a simple plan to follow. He said choosing the right lift during design saves energy, cuts waste and makes a building work better for its whole life. When a lift is sized and specified properly it avoids overconsumption, lowers running costs, needs fewer repairs and reduces the chance of early replacement. He noted that sustainable lifts must be matched to building use so they do not waste electricity or space. The company sells passenger lifts, cargo lifts, hospital lifts and home lifts and it supports long life through good maintenance and ongoing modernisation. Walton Lift points to proven tools that deliver results now: gearless traction systems that cut electricity use by thirty to forty percent, IoT based smart control systems that watch performance in real time, and energy regenerative drives that capture energy when a lift descends and feed it back to the building. Looking ahead, the firm is testing solar-powered lift systems, AI-driven predictive maintenance to spot faults before they cause trouble, and battery-powered home lifts for places with unstable power. Md. Jenan-Ul-Islam also underlined three urgent areas that need attention industry-wide: energy efficiency, recyclable and durable materials, and smart integration with a building’s power and control systems. He said lifts should not operate in isolation but be part of the building management system so energy use is optimised and safety improves. For older buildings he urged retrofit programmes to modernise existing lifts instead of full replacement, noting that upgrades save money and carbon over time. He called for clear policy steps to help the market move faster, including green standards and certifications for energy-efficient lifts, tax incentives for firms that adopt eco-friendly technologies, public-private partnerships for research and training, and public awareness campaigns so buyers choose greener options. Training and life-cycle support matter too, he said, because ongoing servicing keeps equipment efficient and extends useful life. The benefits reach beyond energy savings: cleaner lift systems cut costs for building owners, create jobs in local manufacturing and services, support hospitals with reliable vertical transport, and make homes and offices more comfortable. He urged developers, regulators and banks to run pilot projects with incentives so early wins can be shown and scaled. With simple rules, smart technology and steady training, sustainable lift solutions can help buildings use less energy, operate more safely and support cities grow in ways that are kinder to people and the planet.
