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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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AkzoNobel unveils plans to build Europe's largest green hydrogen plant
Tue, 23rd Jan 2018AkzoNobel, the global paints and coating firm and WorldGBC Partner, has unveiled plans to build Europe’s largest green hydrogen production plant in a bid to cut global CO2 emissions.
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Our CEO named as one of Top 10 women leading on climate action
Mon, 13th Mar 2017Terri Wills, WorldGBC’s CEO, has been named in a list of 10 women leading the global push towards climate action, gender equality and social justice for all.
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The global green building movement celebrates International Women’s Day
Wed, 8th Mar 2017Today is International Women's Day - the global day which celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, and marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity.
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Saint-Gobain to build “positive energy” home in Masdar City
Mon, 6th Mar 2017Saint-Gobain is to build a “positive energy” home in Masdar City, the sustainable urban development in the United Arab Emirates.
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European countries finalise renovation plans with support of BUILD UPON project
Wed, 1st Mar 2017European countries are finalising strategies on how to renovate their existing buildings, as WorldGBC's BUILD UPON project successfully concludes a campaign of over 100 events.
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WorldGBC to host sessions on net zero buildings, retrofit & healthy homes at Ecobuild 2017
Mon, 27th Feb 2017The World Green Building Council will be hosting a series of panel sessions at Ecobuild in London next week.
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Lebanon Green Building Council opens educational project, the "Green Demonstration Room"
Thu, 23rd Feb 2017The Lebanon Green Building Council has officially opened the Green Demonstration Room, a new project designed to educate the public and students on green buildings.
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Nominate a green building leader to join the WorldGBC Board
Wed, 1st Feb 2017Calling all Established Green Building Councils! WorldGBC has opened the call for nominations to join the WorldGBC Board of Directors in 2017-2018.
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ASSA ABLOY becomes Partner of World Green Building Council's Europe Regional Network
Thu, 26th Jan 2017ASSA ABLOY has become an official Regional Partner of the World Green Building Council’s Europe Regional Network.
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Stora Enso becomes Partner of World Green Building Council's Europe Regional Network
Mon, 16th Jan 2017Stora Enso’s division Wood Products has today become an official Regional Partner of the World Green Building Council’s Europe Regional Network.
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Welcoming our new Asia Pacific Regional Manager – Joelle Chen
Mon, 16th Jan 2017WorldGBC is excited to announce our first full-time Regional Manager for the Asia Pacific Regional Network – Joelle Chen. Her appointment comes as a result of successful fundraising efforts led by...
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LG Electronics announced as a Founding Partner for WorldGBC’s Asia Pacific Regional Network
Fri, 6th Jan 2017LG Electronics has become a Founding Partner of the World Green Building Council’s Asia Pacific Regional Network. The company came on as a Partner starting 1 January 2017.
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AGC Asia Pacific announced as a Founding Partner for WorldGBC’s Asia Pacific Regional Network
Wed, 4th Jan 2017AGC Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, the regional headquarter of AGC (Asahi Glass Co., Ltd) in Asia Pacific, has become one of the Founding Partners of the World Green Building Council’s Asia Pacific Regional Network.
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