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The World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) catalyses the uptake of sustainable built environments for everyone, everywhere.  

Transforming the building and construction sector across three strategic areas—climate action, health & wellbeing, and resources & circularity—we are a global action network of over 70 Green Building Councils around the world.

As members of the UN Global Compact, we work with businesses, organisations and governments to drive the ambitions of the Paris Agreement and UN Global Goals for Sustainable Development. Through a systems change approach, our network is leading the industry towards a net zero carbon, healthy, equitable and resilient built environment.

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Our Corporate Advisory is a select group of companies which serves to guide WorldGBC on its strategy and activities.

Why do we exist? What's our mission and our goals? And how are we going to achieve them?
 

The origins of the green building movement go back to the 1990s, with the official formation of WorldGBC in 2002.

Our dedicated and experienced team of staff work across a variety of areas to deliver our mission.

Our Board advises and oversees WorldGBC’s organisational strategy and governance.

Our Board members, staff and partners are uniquely placed to provide global, in-depth perspectives and deliver speeches. 

Find out about the achievements of WorldGBC and its global network of Green Building Councils in our Annual Reports.