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New green building leaders join WorldGBC's Board of Directors
Mon, 2nd Jul 2018WorldGBC has elected a new Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer and Secretary of its Board of Directors, while four existing members have been re-appointed and two new global green building leaders have joined the Board.
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Notes from the Network: How Buildings Connect People to the Planet
Tue, 19th Jun 201894% of people living in the Americas can be impacted by the 16 Green Building Councils that work across the region, therefore, the importance of working as a network comes as a top priority, blogs Juanita Alvarez following the Americas Regional Network meeting in Toronto.
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WorldGBC launches #HomeGreenHome resources for World Green Building Week 2018
Tue, 19th Jun 2018WorldGBC has today launched the resources for this year’s World Green Building Week, under the theme #HomeGreenHome, which focuses on green homes.
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Major European banks launch new green mortgage scheme
Thu, 14th Jun 2018Today, the (WorldGBC) Europe network and 37 major European banks launched a new energy efficiency mortgage pilot scheme, marking a major signal from investors that green building is a key growth market for Europe.
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Advancing Net Zero: Why Green Building is Crucial in the Fight Against Climate Change
Tue, 12th Jun 2018Not only are net zero carbon buildings critical to help us keep global warming below two degrees but they can also provide solutions to social and economic challenges, blogs Terri Wills and Romilly Madew in WorldGBC's latest blog in the series for Women's eNews.
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Green Building Council Indonesia progresses to Established Member of WorldGBC
Tue, 12th Jun 2018The World Green Building Council is delighted to announce that Green Building Council Indonesia has progressed to Established GBC status within the WorldGBC membership tier.
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Green building leaders and innovators honoured in prestigious WorldGBC Global Awards
Wed, 6th Jun 2018WorldGBC’s Chair Tai Lee Siang announced the winners of the prestigious WorldGBC Global Awards at the CaGBC Awards Gala reception in Toronto, Canada as part of Building Lasting Change 2018 with WorldGBC Congress Canada.
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World Green Building Council Calls on Companies Across the World to Make their Buildings Net Zero Carbon
Wed, 6th Jun 2018The World Green Building Council today opened their new Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment and called on market leaders in the building and construction sector to join as signatories.
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WorldGBC celebrates first three signatories of Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment: Majid Al Futtaim, Integral Group and Signify
Wed, 6th Jun 2018The Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment challenges businesses and organisations across the world to take advanced climate action by setting ambitious targets to eliminate operational carbon emissions from their building portfolios by 2030.
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Gensler, Siemens and Lendlease join WorldGBC Corporate Advisory Board for 2018
Tue, 5th Jun 2018The three companies are the latest additions to the Corporate Advisory Board, a select group of companies which are global leaders on sustainability, and which serve to guide WorldGBC on its strategy and activities.
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Kenya Green Building Society signs an MOU with Climate Bonds Initiative to stimulate take up of green buildings
Mon, 28th May 2018KGBS will work with Climate Bonds Initiative to help government and private sector actors take advantage by incorporating green debt into their investment processes and mitigating climate risks connected to their assets.
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Celebrating Diversity on Africa Day: What Green Building Means for African Communities
Fri, 25th May 2018Africa Day marks the moment when 32 countries formed what is now the African Union with its 55-member states. This Africa Day, we're talking about what green building means for African Communities and why collaboration is essential for a sustainable future.
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WorldGBC Chairman featured on UTC’s “Race to 9 Billion” podcast
Thu, 13th Jul 2017Tai Lee Siang, the Chairman of WorldGBC’s Board of Directors, is the latest international expert to be featured on United Technologies’ Race to 9 Billion podcast series.
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AkzoNobel raises profile of green building in Asia Pacific by partnering on WorldGBC Regional Network
Fri, 7th Jul 2017AkzoNobel has become a Partner of the World Green Building Council’s Asia Pacific Regional Network, elevating the critical role that green buildings can play within the region.
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WorldGBC expands research & regional capacity with appointment of new staff
Thu, 6th Jul 2017WorldGBC is delighted to welcome three new members of staff who will expand the organisation’s research and regional network capacity.
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WorldGBC announces new green building leaders to join its Board
Mon, 3rd Jul 2017WorldGBC announces that three new global green building leaders will join its Board of Directors, with five existing members re-appointed, including a new Vice-Chair, Treasurer and Secretary.
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New Chairs & Vice-Chairs appointed to WorldGBC's Regional Networks
Mon, 3rd Jul 2017The World Green Building Council has today announced the Regional Chairs and Vice-Chairs of its five Regional Networks.
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EU launches ‘Level(s)’ tool in collaboration with WorldGBC and European Green Building Councils
Wed, 21st Jun 2017James Drinkwater, WorldGBC's European Regional Network Manager presents 'Level(s)' framework during panel session at EU Sustainable Energy Week
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WorldGBC Chairman highlights need for net zero buildings during visit to Croatia
Thu, 15th Jun 2017Tai Lee Siang delivered a keynote speech on the need for net zero buildings at Zagreb Energy Week
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Major banks & building experts build bridges in Rome to create energy efficiency mortgage
Fri, 9th Jun 2017More than 100 experts from European banks, Green Building Councils and other organisations meet in Rome today to kick start the Energy Efficient Mortgages Action Plan (EeMAP) project.
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WorldGBC launches #OurHeroIsZero resources for World Green Building Week 2017
Tue, 6th Jun 2017WorldGBC has today launched the resources for this year’s World Green Building Week, under the theme #OurHeroIsZero, which focuses on net zero buildings.
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European Green Building Councils urge governments for strong commitment on renovation
Fri, 26th May 2017Green Building Councils across Europe have written to their Energy Ministers to advocate for a stronger vision for building renovation.
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Is your building green and healthy? Let us showcase it!
Thu, 25th May 2017Submit your case study and have the potential to be part of the 15 buildings globally that are showcased by WorldGBC in a new report on green and healthy buildings.
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Winners of 2017 MENA Green Building Awards honoured for innovation & excellence in sustainability
Mon, 22nd May 2017The 2017 MENA Green Building Awards celebrated achievements, success stories and best practices across the region.
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The power of communication - introducing our new blog
Mon, 4th Apr 2016On 3 December 2015, something truly remarkable happened. An unprecedented alliance of key players from within the buildings and construction industry...
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Indoor Air Quality and its Impact on Cognitive Functions
Sun, 20th Mar 2016A landmark report published in the fall by Harvard’s School of Public Health’s Center for Health and the Global Environment in conjunction with SUNY Update Medical University and Syracuse University...
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Health, wellbeing & the business case for green retail
Tue, 1st Mar 2016Napoleon was supposed to have called us “a nation of shopkeepers”. I imagine it wasn’t meant favourably, but 200 years on and retail accounts for 10% of employment, over 5% of GDP and apparently London is the “retail capital of the world” (according to BIS).
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Could greener stores improve the customer experience and lead to increased profit?
Fri, 5th Feb 2016Imagine if the supermarket you shopped in made you feel healthier or happier? If the assistants packing your groceries were more productive because the space they worked in had particularly good air quality and daylight?
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A world of wellbeing at our fingertips
Wed, 20th Jan 2016Early findings from a recent study show that our Head Office refurbishment is making people feel happier, healthier and more productive. This is good news for our radical programme to promote wellbeing and productivity across our portfolio.
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Better and better
Mon, 9th Nov 2015It’s no coincidence that the word ‘better’ features in two of the World Green Building Council’s current and high profile campaigns.
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Wellbeing and energy efficiency at the heart of SUSTAINABLE buildings
Thu, 1st Oct 2015COP21 is coming soon, and those who care about safeguarding future generations are advocating for a dramatic reduction in carbon emissions to limit global warming and its potentially disastrous consequences.
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Finding the feel-good factor
Mon, 21st Sep 2015Nobody likes being in a building that is too hot or too cold, too stuffy or draughty, dark or bright. People are uncomfortable in such places, unlikely to revisit them and often unproductive there. By contrast, common sense tells us better places are better for us.
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Putting people at the heart of property – Are we at a tipping point?
Thu, 17th Sep 2015This year, the discussions around health, wellbeing and productivity in the workplace feel very exciting, they’ve stepped up a gear and are motivating lots of real activity and changes to long-standing practices.
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Count Your Change: The WorldGBC Retail Metrics Framework
Thu, 10th Sep 2015The WorldGBC is currently developing and piloting a Retail Metrics Framework based on the Metrics Framework in last year’s landmark Health, Wellbeing and Productivity in Offices report.
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