Social impact within the built environment — otherwise known as the ‘S’ in environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) — is about the effect that buildings and infrastructure has on communities. Yet it is often overlooked or misunderstood. This webinar takes a deep dive into how industry can define, address, and measure social impact, using […]
In this Sustainable Finance webinar co-hosted by World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) and Climate Bonds Initiative, we will explore how different taxonomies have addressed green buildings and the impact these have had on redirecting finance towards sustainable development, with a special emphasis on the decarbonisation of buildings. Taxonomy is a classification system which defines sustainable […]
The world’s leading event for circular economy thinkers, doers and leaders hits Brussels in April 2024, showcasing the most impactful circular solutions from around the world. Online participation is open to everyone.
How we can align action on water across the built environment. The fresh water crisis is one of the greatest humanitarian crises we face today. The current industrial practices of water use and disposal across sectors around the world are affecting over a quarter of the world population in unhealthy ways. In addition to this, […]
The IEA Global Summit on People-Centred and Inclusive Transitions will provide a platform for ministers, policymakers, labour leaders from the IEA Clean Energy Labour Council, CEOs, youth representatives, indigenous voices and other international experts to engage in vital discussions about some of the most pressing socio-economic issues at the heart of fair and inclusive energy transitions. The Summit’s […]
Build Green Now is the main conference for IGBC members and offers a unique opportunity to network and engage with the leading national and international thought leadership. Be inspired to take action. . It is an exciting but perhaps fearful time for sustainability property and construction professionals. At Build Green Now 2024, speakers and panellists […]
The IEA's 9th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency will bring together global leaders in government, business and civil society – from across every continent – to accelerate policy action on energy efficiency. The 9th Global Conference is co-hosted by IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol and Kenya’s Minister of Energy and Petroleum Davis Chirchir, and will be held in Nairobi, […]
EP100 and WorldGBC are hosting a webinar on the importance of energy efficiency and electrification to decarbonising our buildings. The event will showcase businesses that are both signatories of the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment and EP100 members, delving into their journeys towards building decarbonisation. The webinar will highlight the challenges posed and how they […]
Join our webinar to explore how the new Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) helps steer the decarbonisation of buildings through Level(s). What can I expect? In this webinar, participants will learn how reporting on Level(s) can help building professionals align with the EPBD, by: Gaining insights into the purpose and requirements of the updated […]
The WorldGBC Leadership Summit is a biennial event that brings together our stakeholders for a four day conference specifically for our network of 80+ Green Building Councils and global partners to leverage the built environment as a key climate solution.
On 25 June 2024, we’ll have just over 2,000 days to achieve our global 2030 climate goals. So this year’s WorldGBC Global Solutions Forum — the flagship event of our biennial Leadership Summit — will put an emphasis on finance as a critical tool to accelerate a sustainable transition in the building and construction sector.We’re bringing together […]
Spaces and places are first and foremost designed for the people who occupy them – yet they have an environmental and societal impact both within a local and global context. Often, the benefits of positive environmental impact - and specifically to the occupants and society at large - are intangible yet significant. In many instances […]
If you would be interested in attending the event in London on the 27th June, please email BRE.RSVP@pagefield.co.uk. The alliance will hold an event during London Climate Action Week on the 27th June 2024 – Uniting the global built environment to drive climate action – at The View in The Royal College of Surgeons, London to mark the publication of the official guide. The event will bring together individuals, organisations and communities with a focus on sustainable development as they discuss ways to accelerate global climate action. Read more about the event here: https://bit.ly/4c05kMO
With a collective urgency to accelerate decarbonisation in our built environment, national targets and business commitments are supporting change. However, we critically need to turn these plans into action and realise significant carbon reductions in our towns and cities.Join this panel discussion to hear from experts on the action, tools and processes needed for a […]
This second edition of the Future Cities Summit is poised to significantly advance the conversation on sustainable urban development in Nigeria, and the wider Africa. The Summit theme, "Building Resilient Futures: Integrating Carbon Neutrality, Circular Economy & Inclusive Urban Development," is inspired by the World GBC’s Global Policy Principles for a Sustainable Built Environment, and its Building the Transition campaign. […]
Join us online to explore how green finance can support sustainable projects and create new opportunities for a greener future!
Join us for our third event of our Africa Manifesto event series, a Circular Materials Tour and Interdisciplinary Design Workshop at the Habitat Research and Development Center on August 20th! 🌍🔄 Explore innovative uses of circular materials and unleash your creativity in our interactive design session.
Ask yourself this: How can we embed water circularity into our projects to manage water more effectively? If we redefine water as a resource for value creation and implement circular principles across the world, we could unlock $4.5 trillion of value. Water is one of our most valuable resources. However, the hashtag#builtenvironment is putting increasing […]
This World Green Building Week, from 9–13 September 2024, we’re calling on the global building and construction sector to accelerate the transition for a healthy planet and a better future for all. Led by a network of over 75 national Green Building Councils (GBCs) and their 46,000 members, the week-long campaign will show how through […]
