The built environment is the world’s largest asset class — and its greatest opportunity. WorldGBC and its network of 75+ Green Building Councils connect finance, policy and industry to unlock investment that delivers positive environmental impact, resilience and long-term returns.
The built environment offers one of the most powerful levers for achieving global climate, economic, and social goals. But to unlock this potential at scale, sustainable finance must move much faster.
There is growing recognition that climate risk is financial risk — and green buildings are part of the solution. Investments in green buildings future-proof our shelters, safeguard our value and support economic stability.
Yet capital flows into the sector remain too slow due to:
The opportunity is clear: those who act now can shape the market, meet ESG goals, and deliver future returns.
WorldGBC empowers stakeholders across finance, policy and the built environment to connect, collaborate, and act.
We equip finance actors to deploy impactful capital through guidance and tools to assess financial risks and opportunities and sustainability impact metrics that allow comparability whilst also recognising local and contextual requirements.
We help turn risk and uncertainty in opportunities along a clear vision for the future.
Our global network of 75+ Green Building Councils helps:
Join us to gain access to a global-regional-local network that understands your challenges, already delivers the solutions and is ready to help you lead the transition to an impactful built environment.
You’re looking for opportunities that look to the future and are aligned with ESG priorities. But policy gaps, unclear standards and technical complexity still slow capital flows.
Our network:
Navigate sustainable building metrics, finance regulation and voluntary frameworks for stable, risk-adjusted returns.
You want to attract private capital to meet national climate and housing goals — but need to align policies and market signals to do so.
Our network:
Design and implement robust policy that can unlock green investments, well anchored in existing market practices.
You want to lead the sustainability transition while staying competitive. You know the pressure is on — from regulations, clients, and investors.
Our network helps:
Unlock the sustainability business case and deliver future-fit buildings to access sustainable finance.