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New report outlines trajectory for London to become a Zero Carbon city
Fri, 16th Feb 2018London can become a Zero Carbon city - but only if it follows key recommendations set out in a new follow-up report by the London Energy Transformation Initiative (LETI).
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New study shows strong demand for energy efficient mortgages
Thu, 15th Feb 2018A new study by WorldGBC ERN Partner E.ON shows there is strong demand in Europe for ‘energy efficient mortgages’ as an affordable financial solution for consumers considering an energy efficiency make-over for their home.
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Pioneering banks prepare to pilot energy efficiency mortgages across Europe
Mon, 12th Feb 2018Ground-breaking new proposals for a European ‘energy efficiency mortgage’ scheme were launched by the EU-funded ‘EeMAP’ initiative, which pioneering banks and buildings experts are preparing to pilot across Europe.
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12 stats on green building in 2017 you should know: CEOs give their global views
Wed, 7th Feb 2018As a final installment to our interviews with GBCs' CEOs, we asked them to share with us a statistic that showed off just how much impact they have made in their countries in 2017. We’re amazed at what they've achieved…
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WorldGBC’s BUILD UPON helps put renovation at heart of new EU energy policy
Tue, 6th Feb 2018WorldGBC's BUILD UPON project scored a major win last week when Europe committed to put national renovation strategies at the heart of efforts to tackle climate change – a key recommendation from the project.
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Build a better future with us – nominations for new WorldGBC Board members now open
Thu, 1st Feb 2018Are you passionate about changing the world and acting on climate change through buildings? Then we have an outstanding opportunity for you! We're seeking nominations for new members of our Board.
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What it takes to be a green building leader on the WorldGBC Board
Thu, 1st Feb 2018As WorldGBC opens nominations for its Board of Directors, current Chair Tai Lee Siang and Vice-Chair Lisa Bate reveal what drives their own enthusiasm for green building and the attributes behind a great Board member.
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WorldGBC launches Asia Pacific Leadership in Green Building Awards for 2018
Wed, 31st Jan 2018The World Green Building Council has today officially opened nominations for its prestigious Asia Pacific Leadership in Green Building Awards 2018.
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Deadline extended for 2018 MENA Green Building Awards
Tue, 30th Jan 2018Emirates Green Building Council has extended the deadline for submissions for its annual MENA Green Building Awards 2018 until Thursday 15 February 2018
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We interviewed 17 CEOs committed to green building on the biggest accomplishments of 2017
Mon, 29th Jan 2018What are our Established Green Building Council CEOs' proudest accomplishments from 2017? Following on the heels of our recent blog post on their ambitions for the future, we present you their answers...
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An unexpected journey: The rise of net zero carbon buildings in the MENA region
Thu, 25th Jan 2018Our Advancing Net Zero Project Manager Kate Victoria Burrows visited Jordan this month and was delighted to see how the country is already realising the potential for low carbon operations.
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A view from the top: CEOs share their bold green building ambitions for 2018
Tue, 23rd Jan 2018We recently asked CEOs from our Established Green Building Councils (GBCs) around the world to share with us their ambitions for 2018. We’re excited to share some of their answers!
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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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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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Fit for the job - What it means to be a member of WorldGBC
Mon, 5th Sep 2016In my role as Director of Membership, I’m often asked “what does it take to be a member of the World Green Building Council?”, “who’s in the club?”...
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How can we make offices more comfortable?
Tue, 30th Aug 2016At Better Places for People, we’ve talked a lot about how thermal comfort is a very important factor for an occupant’s health and wellbeing...
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Better places for a better bottom line
Tue, 23rd Aug 2016In the WorldGBC’s 2014 Health, Wellbeing and Productivity in Offices report, we provided the evidence that strongly links office environments and productivity in the workplace...
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Health, wellbeing and productivity – What we’re doing in the UK
Tue, 16th Aug 2016We at UK-GBC are very keen participants of WorldGBC’s Better Places for People campaign. It seems to us that good health and wellbeing...
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Green buildings and healthy buildings
Tue, 9th Aug 2016While the Better Places for People campaign often gets associated with healthy buildings, our mandate, as a WorldGBC global campaign, is to raise awareness of green healthy buildings...
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How Green Building Council Brasil shaped the sustainability of the Rio 2016 Olympic venues
Mon, 8th Aug 2016Following London 2012’s crown of the “greenest games ever”, and Brazil’s existing social and environment challenges such as deforestation, poor water quality in certain areas...
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Healthy retail places are a quick-win for retailers
Tue, 2nd Aug 2016So far in WorldGBC’s Better Places for People campaign, we’ve examined three building typologies: offices, retail and now over the next six months, residential...
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South Africa - leading the green building charge into Africa
Tue, 26th Jul 2016With the momentum steadily building since COP21, the UN’s now widely-celebrated climate change negotiations, green building is rapidly becoming ‘business as usual’...
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Building the business case for healthy residential buildings
Tue, 26th Jul 2016With the recent release of the UKGBC report entitled Health and Wellbeing in Homes, we saw a much needed examination of the different aspects that make up healthy homes and communities.
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Living near trees can make you feel younger and richer
Tue, 19th Jul 2016We have known for a while that trees provide many valuable services, like air filtration, carbon dioxide absorption, and also making people feel less stressed...
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Healthy building: Evolving green building tech with B+H’s Lisa Bate
Tue, 12th Jul 2016When B+H Architects’ Lisa Bate arrived in Shanghai in 2012, the Toronto architect set out to help improve the green standards of the Chinese development industry.
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Air quality testing in your home
Wed, 29th Jun 2016This month, the WorldGBC kicks off work on the third Better Places for People campaign report, this time focused on residential buildings...
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