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Leading organisations in Finland show their support for carbon neutral built environment by 2035
Mon, 8th Nov 2021Green Building Council Finland (GBC Finland) has today (8 November 2021) announced that a total of 24 Finnish organisations have pledged their support to the #BuildingLife Programme for Carbon Neutrality in the Built Environment.
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WorldGBC launches Beyond the Business Case — a groundbreaking report outlining why real estate businesses can’t afford NOT to invest in sustainability
Thu, 4th Nov 2021The World Green Building Council (WorldGBC), a global network accelerating sustainability and decarbonisation in the building and construction sector, has set out the updated value proposition to drive investment in a sustainable built environment by launching a new flagship report ‘Beyond the Business Case’ at COP26 in Glasgow.
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thought leadership
No more excuses — no more bad buildings
Mon, 1st Nov 2021COP26 has finally arrived in Glasgow, and the critical need for decisive climate action has never been greater. Our sector’s demand for natural resources fuels the climate crisis, and inefficient, unhealthy buildings affect our livelihoods.
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thought leadership
An award-winning commitment to zero carbon business
Thu, 28th Oct 2021David Clark, Partner in ‘Business Leadership in Sustainability Award’ winner Cundall, (2020 Asia Pacific Leadership in Green Building Awards) shares his company’s mission to work exclusively on zero carbon design projects by 2030.
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thought leadership
Why does Climate Change matter to our health?
Thu, 28th Oct 2021A reflection from WorldGBC’s webinar on the health impacts of climate change — by Sara Kawamura, Better Places for People Project Officer, WorldGBC.
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We can embed social value within the entire lifecycle of a build
Fri, 22nd Oct 2021A reflection from WorldGBC’s #BetterPlacesForPeople webinar (7 July 2021) on the complex issues of social value in the built environment - by Sara Kawamura, Better Places for People Project Officer, World Green Building Council.
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Ahead of COP26, green business leaders around the world call for government and industry action on buildings and infrastructure
Wed, 20th Oct 2021The World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) has published a new report, ‘Beyond Buildings: Why an integrated approach to buildings and infrastructure is essential for climate action and sustainability’, which argues for systemic and integrated infrastructure solutions to improve sustainability outcomes.
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Pioneering the first net zero sustainable development in the Philippines
Mon, 18th Oct 2021Arthaland Corporation (Philippines) won the Leadership in Sustainable Design and Performance Award (2020 Asia Pacific Leadership in Green Building Awards) for their multi-certified project, the Arthaland Century Pacific Tower, a flagship office development of Arthaland Corporation in the Philippines.
In this blog, Oliver Chan, Senior Vice-President, shares the story behind the first certified net zero development in the Philippines.
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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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WorldGBC Africa Regional Network Manifesto 2021
Thu, 14th Oct 2021Launching the Africa Regional Network Advocacy Manifesto.
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WorldGBC’s Advancing Net Zero project grows in strength with two new GBCs
Fri, 14th Aug 2020Two additional Green Building Councils have officially joined WorldGBC’s Advancing Net Zero project.
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WorldGBC joins statement to WHO urging the adoption of indoor environment best practices to combat COVID-19
Thu, 6th Aug 2020More than 680 built environment experts have come together in a statement urging public health leaders to adopt and advance indoor environment best practices to protect building occupants from the spread of COVID-19.
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Chile Green Building Council achieves Established GBC Status
Mon, 6th Jul 2020The Chile Green Building Council has achieved Established Green Building Council status, the top tier of the WorldGBC membership.
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New green building leaders join WorldGBC's Board of Directors
Wed, 1st Jul 2020World Green Building Council announces its new Board of Directors. A new Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer and Secretary of the Board have been appointed.
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Four businesses take bolder climate leadership, partnering with World Green Building Council
Tue, 16th Jun 2020HeidelbergCement, SOM, CLP Power Hong Kong Limited and Ronald Lu & Partners partner with WorldGBC.
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WorldGBC Announces Jury for 2020 Asia Pacific Leadership in Green Building Awards
Mon, 8th Jun 2020The World Green Building Council is delighted to announce the jury for the 2020 Asia Pacific Leadership in Green Building Awards.
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WorldGBC launches #ActOnClimate for World Green Building Week 2020
Fri, 5th Jun 2020WorldGBC launches World Green Building Week 2020 under the theme #ActOnClimate which calls on the building sector, policymakers and governments to take urgent action to deliver net zero buildings.
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MENA Green Building Congress 2020
Tue, 26th May 2020The virtual MENA Green Building Congress 2020 will represent a great opportunity to share the latest green building trends regionally and internationally.
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Air Quality in the Built Environment - Live Webinar Series
Thu, 16th Apr 2020In celebration of 50 years of Earth Day, and in partnership with the Climate and Clean Air Coalition and Earth Day Network, the World Green Building Council is pleased to present a live webinar series: Air Quality in the Built Environment.
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Nominations now open for WorldGBC Asia Pacific Leadership in Green Building Awards 2020
Mon, 6th Apr 2020WorldGBC has opened nominations for its prestigious WorldGBC Asia Pacific Leadership in Green Building Awards 2020. The awards celebrate buildings pushing the envelope in sustainability, inspiring companies that have integrated sustainability into the core of their operations, and women leadership in the green building space.
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WorldGBC announces film series to be produced by BBC StoryWorks
Tue, 31st Mar 2020The World Green Building Council is delighted to announce that BBC StoryWorks will be producing a landmark film series on sustainable buildings and construction, launching later this year.
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WorldGBC’s Net Zero Carbon Building Commitment surpasses 80 signatories
Wed, 11th Mar 2020WorldGBC’s Net Zero Carbon Building Commitment surpasses 80 signatories. As we enter a decade of climate action, WorldGBC is proud to announce three new signatories, Keva, Avison Young UK and Lemay who have joined the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment.
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blog
How To Keep A Renovation Promise
Tue, 20th Oct 2020At Knauf Insulation we’ve carried out dozens of large-scale renovation projects across hundreds of homes and what we hear time and again is how lives are improved.
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Women in Green Buildings – paving the way for the rise of female leadership
Wed, 14th Oct 2020Pamela Phu reflects on how companies like AkzoNobel are supporting women in the green building movement.
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Why we must #ActOnClimate now
Wed, 23rd Sep 2020Kingspan's CEO Gene M. Murtagh writes a thought leadership post for World Green Building Week on how buildings can play a central role in combating the effects of climate change, in a way that provides economic opportunities during a time of global crisis, whilst also improving the quality of life of millions for decades to come.
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COVID-19 Brings Indoor Air Quality Monitoring Upfront
Thu, 10th Sep 2020Whilst buildings themselves cannot solve the COVID-19 pandemic, it cannot be denied that they will play a crucial role in minimising viral transmission. EVORA Global's Edward Pugh dives into the complexities and solutions for managing air quality in the built environment.
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Are we building a clean air future?
Mon, 7th Sep 2020WorldGBC network celebrates UN’s International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies and contributes the following thought leadership article, highlighting the pivotal role the built environment sector must play in tackling the global air pollution crisis.
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Safe air in a post-COVID built environment
Tue, 11th Aug 2020Insights on how the built environment can prevent the spread of COVID-19 without costing the climate
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Discovering a green building oasis in the heart of the desert
Tue, 7th Jul 2020Exploring Egypt’s momentum for a more sustainable built environment: a blog by Mohammad Asfour, Head of MENA and Africa Regional Networks, WorldGBC.
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Sahab Municipality of Jordan joins two projects with WorldGBC
Wed, 3rd Jun 2020Sahab Municipality partners with Jordan Green Building Council to join the Building Efficiency Accelerator and Plant a Sensor Campaign.
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The world has paused, but emissions have not
Tue, 19th May 2020COVID-19 is set to decrease global carbon emissions by only 8%. It’s time to #BuildBackBetter
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Towards zero-carbon building
Mon, 27th Apr 2020Cristina Gamboa, WorldGBC CEO, outlines why eliminating carbon from the building and construction sector by mid-century will require radical transformation for UNA-UK.
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Catalysts of Urban Change Post Coronavirus
Mon, 6th Apr 2020Many choose the place they live based on the proximity to where they work, balancing affordability with lifestyle choices. If, following the COVID-19 crisis, people are going to work much more from home, what does this mean for cities?
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The contribution of green buildings in the fight against COVID-19
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020December 2019 saw an outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) which has now spread widely around the world. Prevention and control are key elements when facing major public health emergencies.
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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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