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ROCKWOOL becomes Regional Partner of WorldGBC’s Americas Regional Network
Fri, 22nd Dec 2017ROCKWOOL, the world’s largest producer of stone wool insulation has become a Regional Partner of the World Green Building Council’s Americas Network.
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I'm dreaming of... a net zero future
Thu, 21st Dec 2017WorldGBC's Advancing Net Zero Project Manager Victoria Kate Burrows reflects on how 2017 has been a phenomenal year for raising awareness around the urgent need for net zero carbon buildings, and the enormity of the challenge ahead.
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Global Status Report 2017
Mon, 11th Dec 2017This Global Status Report 2017 reconfirms the significance of the buildings and construction sector in global emissions, and shows that while efforts to decarbonise are progressing, the pace and scale of improvement is still not enough to meet global climate ambitions.
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“Time running out” to curb energy use in buildings & construction to meet Paris climate goals
Mon, 11th Dec 2017Time is running out to reduce the buildings and construction sector’s energy use and keep the Paris Agreement on track, according to a new report published today.
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WorldGBC announces new Chair & Vice Chair of Corporate Advisory Board
Thu, 7th Dec 2017Emmanuel Normant, Vice-President, Sustainable Development at Saint-Gobain, has been appointed the new Chair of the CAB, and Ibrahim Al-Zu'bi, Head of Sustainability at Majid Al Futtaim, has become the Vice Chair.
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WorldGBC Annual Report 2016/17
Wed, 6th Dec 2017The World Green Building Council's Annual Report for 2016/17 outlines the major achievements of the organisation and its global network of Green Building Councils.
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WorldGBC sets out achievements in Annual Report 2016/17
Wed, 6th Dec 2017The World Green Building Council has today set out its achievements and those of its global network of Green Building Councils in its Annual Report 2016/17.
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The nexus of green buildings, global health & the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Tue, 5th Dec 2017In the final of our Better Places for People blog series, Harvard T H Chan School of Public Health's Joseph Allen and Augusta Williams discuss the role green buildings must play in promoting public health and sustainable development.
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WorldGBC appoints first Regional Head for Africa Network – Jane Afrane
Fri, 1st Dec 2017WorldGBC is excited to announce the appointment of our first full-time Regional Head for the Africa Regional Network – Jane Afrane.
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European Green Building Councils urge Europe not to ignore its renovation potential
Thu, 30th Nov 2017Green Building Councils from across Europe are urging their governments to champion strong EU policy – particularly around building renovation - that helps to deliver on global climate change goals.
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Better Places for People - Research on Health, Wellbeing and Performance in Green Schools
Wed, 29th Nov 2017Our Better Places for People infographics provide a snapshot of the major research which shows how green school buildings can have positive impacts on students and their learning performance.
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New report shows green improvements in school buildings have positive impacts on student performance
Wed, 29th Nov 2017Achieving optimal levels in school buildings for air quality, lighting, temperature and acoustics through green improvements, can help students achieve their full potential, a new report from WorldGBC presents.
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Rick Fedrizzi, City of Vancouver & Saint-Gobain CEO honoured in WorldGBC Awards
Tue, 18th Oct 2016The World Green Building Council has announced the winners of its prestigious Chairman’s Award and the David Gottfried Award at a ceremony held in the Golden Hall of Stockholm City Hall, the venue of the annual Nobel Prize banquet.
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Workers in certified green buildings record higher cognitive functions scores, finds study
Wed, 5th Oct 2016Employees who work in certified green buildings have been found to have higher cognitive function scores, fewer sick building symptoms and higher sleep quality scores than those working in non-certified buildings, according to a new report from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and SUNY Upstate Medical University.
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Outstanding leaders in green building honoured in Asia Pacific awards
Wed, 5th Oct 2016Three highly prestigious green building projects and a leading business which have made outstanding contributions to the sustainability of Asia Pacific’s built environment, have been announced as winners of the World Green Building Council’s regional awards.
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JLL joins WorldGBC’s Corporate Advisory Board
Tue, 4th Oct 2016The World Green Building Council has today announced that the global real estate services firm JLL has joined its Corporate Advisory Board.
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World Green Building Week 2016 – how our global movement changed perspectives on green buildings
Mon, 3rd Oct 2016Wow! What a week. From last Monday until yesterday, Green Building Councils, their members and many more organisations and individuals around the globe participated in World Green Building Week 2016!
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JPMorgan Chase & Co. joins WorldGBC’s Corporate Advisory Board
Fri, 30th Sep 2016The World Green Building Council has today announced that the global financial services firm JPMorgan Chase & Co. has joined its Corporate Advisory Board.
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AkzoNobel joins WorldGBC’s Corporate Advisory Board
Thu, 29th Sep 2016The World Green Building Council has today announced that the global paints and coating firm AkzoNobel has joined its Corporate Advisory Board.
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Philips publishes report on smart offices during World Green Building Week
Tue, 27th Sep 2016Philips has published a new in-depth report on offices and smart buildings to coincide with World Green Building Week 2016.
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Welcome to World Green Building Week!
Mon, 26th Sep 2016World Green Building Week 2016 officially begins today!
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European Commission Vice President announced as Patron for World Green Building Week in Europe
Mon, 26th Sep 2016Maroš Šefčovič, the Vice President of the European Commission, has been announced as the patron for World Green Building Week 2016 in Europe.
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Ground-breaking energy efficiency financing project aims to create benefits for homebuyers
Tue, 20th Sep 2016Homebuyers across the EU could be offered better borrowing rates on mortgages in return for purchasing more energy efficient homes or committing to implement energy saving work within properties
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Building owners beginning to see business benefits of healthier buildings, new report finds
Thu, 15th Sep 2016Building owners, developers, managers and investors in the US are increasingly interested in creating healthier buildings
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