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Interconnection instead of isolation: A new world of sustainable development
Fri, 1st Sep 2017Complex and interconnected. These words apply equally to global supply chains and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), writes Jorge Chapa of GBCA.
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Promoting wellbeing at work is more than a 'box-ticking' exercise, finds JLL report
Thu, 31st Aug 2017A new study by JLL, the global real estate firm and a member of WorldGBC’s Corporate Advisory Board, has found that helping people to feel good at work is more than a 'box-ticking' exercise and can help companies realise measureable benefits.
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The countdown is on… four weeks until World Green Building Week 2017
Tue, 29th Aug 2017In four weeks’ time, hundreds of businesses, NGOs and individuals around the globe will unite to celebrate the positive role green buildings play in our lives, as part of World Green Building Week 2017.
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BUILD UPON project cited in Forbes as example of large scale transformation
Wed, 16th Aug 2017WorldGBC’s BUILD UPON project has been cited in a recent Forbes article as an example of large-scale societal transformation, alongside disruptive platform businesses such as Airbnb and Uber.
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GBC Brasil launches net zero building certification through WorldGBC project
Mon, 14th Aug 2017GBC Brasil has launched a new net zero building certification scheme, which aims to reduce carbon emissions from new and existing buildings to meet the Paris Agreement and supports WorldGBC’s goal to ensure all buildings are net zero carbon by 2050.
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New Zealand Green Building Council raises performance of new homes, with support from Prime Minister
Wed, 9th Aug 2017Following extensive industry consultation, NZGBC has launched a re-engineered version of its Homestar rating tool for new residential homes and buildings.
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Join us for Members' Day & more in Jaipur, India, this October
Mon, 7th Aug 2017WorldGBC is heading to Jaipur, India, this October for Members' Day, India Green Building Council's Congress and much more - and we invite Green Building Councils and Partners to join us!
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Virtuous circle: Exploring the circular economy with global leaders AkzoNobel & Shaw Contract
Thu, 3rd Aug 2017In this special 'in conversation' piece, AkzoNobel's Chris Cook and Shaw Contract's Todd Jarvis talk to Terri Wills, CEO of WorldGBC, about the “circular economy” approach to business.
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Overwhelming response to call for case studies for new WorldGBC report on green & healthy buildings
Wed, 2nd Aug 2017WorldGBC received over 60 submissions from 10 countries of buildings hoping to be showcased in an upcoming report showing the positive effects of green and healthy buildings on occupants' experience.
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Green building – a driver for decent jobs & economic growth
Mon, 31st Jul 2017Karl pfeffer, of the International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization, blogs about how green building can support decent jobs and economic growth, following a recent training course.
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JPMorgan Chase commits to 100% renewables & greater building energy efficiency
Fri, 28th Jul 2017JPMorgan Chase has made an ambitious commitment to source 100 per cent of its global energy needs from renewables and to reduce energy consumption in its buildings around the world.
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EmiratesGBC launches interactive website to promote green homes, offices & schools
Thu, 20th Jul 2017EmiratesGBC has launched a brand-new interactive website called Green Building Tooltips to encourage green building best practices in homes, offices and schools
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2030: Europe Regional Network Outlines Need for Investment Certainty
Tue, 25th Feb 2014The Europe Regional Network of WorldGBC has today written to Energy and Environment Ministers outlining the need for a coherent set of legally binding targets within the EU's 2030 Climate and Energy Framework.
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Latest Developments for WSB14 in Barcelona
Thu, 20th Feb 2014Join the GBC Espana for the World Sustainable Building Conference (WSB14) in Barcelona from 28 to 30 October 2014.
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RuGBC's Contribution to the Sochi Games
Mon, 17th Feb 2014The Russian Green Building Council's efforts are contributing to a greener Winter Olympics in Sochi. Read the full article for more.
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New Report Finds Worker Wellbeing a Key Driver for Sustainability
Tue, 4th Feb 2014"Employees’ health, comfort and wellbeing, and their potential positive impacts on productivity, have been identified as the prime reasons why businesses in the Netherlands want to be based in sustainable office space."
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Dutch GBC Appoints New Managing Director
Thu, 30th Jan 2014The Dutch Green Building Council has appointed a new managing director. As of 1 February 2014, Annemarie van Doorn will succeed current managing director Stefan van Uffelen.
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Proposals Now Open for Greenbuild International (Europe and the Mediterranean)
Fri, 17th Jan 2014Proposals for presenters and topics are now being accepted for the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo for Europe and the Mediterranean, 8 to 10 October 2014 in Verona, Italy.
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Latvia SBC Releases Sustainable Building Catalogue
Tue, 14th Jan 2014The Latvian Sustainable Building Council has released a catalog of sustainable buildings in the country. The publication showcases entries for the Latvian SBC's competition, "Most Sustainable Building and Project in Latvia 2013."
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Civil Engineering Magazine Features Govt Leadership Awards
Thu, 12th Dec 2013Visit Civil Engineering magazine to read this great article about our recent Government Leadership Awards. With in depth information about the winners, the article is well worth reading.
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Park Russia Architectural Competition Update
Thu, 21st Nov 2013Participants for the 2nd stage of the international contest of Park "Russia" have been selected. Click here to read the news.
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Government Leadership Awards Applaud Cities Transforming Built Environments
Wed, 20th Nov 2013Cities working to transform the built environment and realise the vision of a sustainable future are among the winners of the World Green Building Council’s (WorldGBC’s) Government Leadership Awards, announced today in Warsaw.
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WorldGBC Establishes New Global Network for Green Schools
Wed, 20th Nov 2013A new global network has been established to build greener, healthier schools and increase the environmental literacy of the next generation of students.
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BGBC Academy Creates New Master's Degree in Sustainable Urban Development
Tue, 19th Nov 2013BGBC Academy in partnership with Varna Free University "Chernorizetz Hrabar" has created a new Master's Degree, "Sustainable Urban Development."
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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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