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Our Hero is Zero: Leading Canada's built environment towards net zero carbon emissions
Thu, 12th Jul 2018With June 2018 officially marking the half way point of the CaGBC Zero Carbon Pilot Program, CaGBC’s Fin Macdonald updates us on the latest from the program.
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Creating Green and Resilient Cities – with Women as Leaders
Mon, 9th Jul 2018In WorldGBC's latest blog in the series for Women's eNews, CEO Terri Wills and Asia Pacific Network Regional Head Joelle Chen define what makes a green and resilient city - and which cities are leading the way on liveability.
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New green building leaders join WorldGBC's Board of Directors
Mon, 2nd Jul 2018WorldGBC has elected a new Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer and Secretary of its Board of Directors, while four existing members have been re-appointed and two new global green building leaders have joined the Board.
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Notes from the Network: How Buildings Connect People to the Planet
Tue, 19th Jun 201894% of people living in the Americas can be impacted by the 16 Green Building Councils that work across the region, therefore, the importance of working as a network comes as a top priority, blogs Juanita Alvarez following the Americas Regional Network meeting in Toronto.
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WorldGBC launches #HomeGreenHome resources for World Green Building Week 2018
Tue, 19th Jun 2018WorldGBC has today launched the resources for this year’s World Green Building Week, under the theme #HomeGreenHome, which focuses on green homes.
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Major European banks launch new green mortgage scheme
Thu, 14th Jun 2018Today, the (WorldGBC) Europe network and 37 major European banks launched a new energy efficiency mortgage pilot scheme, marking a major signal from investors that green building is a key growth market for Europe.
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Advancing Net Zero: Why Green Building is Crucial in the Fight Against Climate Change
Tue, 12th Jun 2018Not only are net zero carbon buildings critical to help us keep global warming below two degrees but they can also provide solutions to social and economic challenges, blogs Terri Wills and Romilly Madew in WorldGBC's latest blog in the series for Women's eNews.
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Green Building Council Indonesia progresses to Established Member of WorldGBC
Tue, 12th Jun 2018The World Green Building Council is delighted to announce that Green Building Council Indonesia has progressed to Established GBC status within the WorldGBC membership tier.
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WorldGBC celebrates first three signatories of Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment: Majid Al Futtaim, Integral Group and Signify
Wed, 6th Jun 2018The Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment challenges businesses and organisations across the world to take advanced climate action by setting ambitious targets to eliminate operational carbon emissions from their building portfolios by 2030.
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Green building leaders and innovators honoured in prestigious WorldGBC Global Awards
Wed, 6th Jun 2018WorldGBC’s Chair Tai Lee Siang announced the winners of the prestigious WorldGBC Global Awards at the CaGBC Awards Gala reception in Toronto, Canada as part of Building Lasting Change 2018 with WorldGBC Congress Canada.
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World Green Building Council Calls on Companies Across the World to Make their Buildings Net Zero Carbon
Wed, 6th Jun 2018The World Green Building Council today opened their new Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment and called on market leaders in the building and construction sector to join as signatories.
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Gensler, Siemens and Lendlease join WorldGBC Corporate Advisory Board for 2018
Tue, 5th Jun 2018The three companies are the latest additions to the Corporate Advisory Board, 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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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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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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