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Advancing Net Zero Status Report 2019
Tue, 28th May 2019The Advancing Net Zero Status Report 2019 highlights leadership action helping to shift the market towards net zero carbon operational emissions in buildings.
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Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment surpasses 50 signatories in latest status report
Tue, 28th May 2019In conjunction with Canada Green Building Council’s Accelerating to Zero Summit in Vancouver, the World Green Building Council celebrates more than 50 Commitment signatories in new Advancing Net Zero Status Report highlighting global industry action to combat the climate crisis.
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BUILD UPON2 - Boosting low carbon building renovation across Europe
Thu, 23rd May 2019In conjunction with the URBAN FUTURE Global Conference in Oslo, the World Green Building Council and partners announce BUILD UPON2 - a project that will accelerate the renovation of existing buildings in European cities.
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Does your Indoor Air #SparkJoy?
Thu, 23rd May 2019MANN + HUMMEL's Joelle Chen argues how by taking a data-driven approach to healthy buildings and measuring our indoor air quality, we can find out the nutritional value of our air - and take simple, practical steps to improve it.
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The Cities Climate Action Project takes a leading position in Latin America
Fri, 17th May 2019The WorldGBC Americas Regional Network has taken the Building Efficiency Accelerator (BEA) to more cities and countries in the Americas. New signatories for the program include Belen in Costa Rica, Guatemala City in Guatemala, the State of Campeche in Mexico, and Cali and Monteria in Colombia.
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Applications now open for 2019 MENA Green Building Awards
Thu, 16th May 2019Emirates Green Building Council has opened applications for its annual MENA Green Building Awards. The application window will run from 1 May – 27 July 2019. This year, the awards include a new category for Zero Building/Zero Building Design of the Year.
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World Green Building Council welcomes Surbana Jurong to Corporate Advisory Board
Thu, 16th May 2019The Surbana Jurong Group has joined WorldGBC's Corporate Advisory Board for 2019. The Corporate Advisory Board is 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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thought leadership
Clearing the Air: How Beijing is building up to better air quality
Wed, 15th May 2019With air pollution in Beijing a longtime and well documented environmental and health crisis, Mr Wang Qingqin of China Academy of Building Research (CABR) details some of the improvements to ambient (outdoor) air quality in Beijing, and the impact of these improvements on indoor environmental quality.
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Godrej & Boyce certifies first net zero energy building in India under IGBC rating system
Fri, 3rd May 2019Plant – 13 Annexe Building, part of Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd's Vikhroli campus has become the frst building in India to achieve a ‘Net Zero Energy Rating’ from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC).
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Net Zero Carbon Buildings: A Framework Definition
Tue, 30th Apr 2019UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) publication details framework definition for net zero carbon buildings to provide UK industry with clarity on how to achieve net zero carbon in construction and operation.
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UK Green Building Council presents industry framework for net zero carbon buildings
Tue, 30th Apr 2019Under the global Advancing Net Zero program, UKGBC has developed a framework definition for net zero carbon buildings to provide industry with clarity on how to achieve net zero carbon in construction and operation.
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New USGBC research explores green building industry’s role in highlighting the importance of buildings as a global solution
Mon, 29th Apr 2019As part of its Living Standard initiative, the USGBC has released a new U.S. public research report titled Standard Issue that sets out to better gauge how the public feels about issues at the core of the green building community’s mission: sustainability, green buildings and the environment.
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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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BASF contributes to sustainable construction for world's largest concentrated solar plant in Morocco
Thu, 18th May 2017BASF contributes specialised solutions for the construction of the world's largest solar plant in Ouarzazate, Morocco
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WorldGBC's CEO to speak at high-profile London sustainability events
Mon, 15th May 2017WorldGBC CEO Terri Wills will speak at the Volvo Group Innovation Summit and FT Future of Construction Summit in London this week.
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Johnson Controls becomes first Partner of WorldGBC's Americas Regional Network
Wed, 10th May 2017Johnson Controls has been announced as the first Partner of the World Green Building Council's Americas Regional Network.
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GBC Finland & WorldGBC gather experts to implement new EU building policy
Tue, 9th May 2017GBC Finland and WorldGBC gathered a group of expert and influential organisations today to begin the important task of implementing a new EU policy on sustainable buildings.
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Shaw Contract partners with renowned designer William McDonough on recyclable carpet range
Thu, 4th May 2017Shaw Contract has relaunched a completely recyclable carpet range designed in collaboration with renowned architect and designer William McDonough, the champion of Cradle to Cradle™ design.
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70% of new office buildings in Oslo have achieved green certification
Tue, 25th Apr 2017A record number of office buildings under construction in Oslo, Norway, are now being built to the BREEAM-NOR certification standard.
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UK-GBC launches “Wellbeing Labs” compendium on green, healthy offices through Better Places for People project
Fri, 21st Apr 2017UK-GBC has launched a new publication detailing the experiences of participants in its “Wellbeing Labs” initiative, conducted through the WorldGBC’s Better Places for People project.
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Majid Al Futtaim becomes first Middle Eastern company to adopt Net Positive strategy
Wed, 19th Apr 2017Majid Al Futtaim, a member of WorldGBC’s Corporate Advisory Board, has become the first Middle Eastern company to adopt a Net Positive sustainability strategy.
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European Commission & WorldGBC’s Europe Regional Network discuss future of sustainable building in Europe
Tue, 11th Apr 2017Green Building Councils and Partners from WorldGBC’s Europe Regional Network met with the European Commission to discuss a key piece of EU policy.
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New Renovation tool will help cities tackle climate, economic and health crises
Thu, 14th Oct 2021The BUILD UPON2 framework helps local governments measure the full benefits of building retrofit, including environmental, social and economic impacts such as carbon savings, energy poverty alleviation and job creation.
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BUILD UPON2 City Series part 2: Budaörs
Wed, 14th Apr 2021WorldGBC finds out how the city of Budaörs is preparing to use the BUILD UPON2 framework to monitor renovation.
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WorldGBC’s response on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive review
Tue, 23rd Mar 2021WorldGBC has submitted a position paper on the review of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD).
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WorldGBC’s recommendations on the Energy Efficiency Directive review
Tue, 23rd Feb 2021WorldGBC has submitted a position paper on the review of the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED).
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