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The growth of a greener India
Tue, 18th Jul 2017I still vividly remember, 16 years ago, when a small group of green building enthusiasts huddled in a conference room in Chennai to establish the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), writes Mr S Raghupathy.
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Homebuyers could borrow more with better forecasting of energy bills, says new research project involving UK-GBC
Tue, 18th Jul 2017More accurate assessments of home energy bills by mortgage lenders could vary loans by up to £11,500 between the most energy efficient properties and the most energy hungry homes, according to a new research.
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JLL UK accomplishes 78 per cent of sustainability targets
Mon, 17th Jul 2017JLL achieves 14 of its 18 corporate sustainability targets set in 2016, including cutting absolute energy across all corporate offices by 26 per cent since 2012.
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WorldGBC Chairman featured on UTC’s “Race to 9 Billion” podcast
Thu, 13th Jul 2017Tai Lee Siang, the Chairman of WorldGBC’s Board of Directors, is the latest international expert to be featured on United Technologies’ Race to 9 Billion podcast series.
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AkzoNobel raises profile of green building in Asia Pacific by partnering on WorldGBC Regional Network
Fri, 7th Jul 2017AkzoNobel has become a Partner of the World Green Building Council’s Asia Pacific Regional Network, elevating the critical role that green buildings can play within the region.
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WorldGBC expands research & regional capacity with appointment of new staff
Thu, 6th Jul 2017WorldGBC is delighted to welcome three new members of staff who will expand the organisation’s research and regional network capacity.
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Better Places for People in India: Our research shows green buildings support healthier, happier lives
Thu, 6th Jul 2017IGBC's report 'Impact of Green Buildings on Occupants Wellbeing' demonstrates benefits of green buildings on occupants' health and happiness
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WorldGBC announces new green building leaders to join its Board
Mon, 3rd Jul 2017WorldGBC announces that three new global green building leaders will join its Board of Directors, with five existing members re-appointed, including a new Vice-Chair, Treasurer and Secretary.
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New Chairs & Vice-Chairs appointed to WorldGBC's Regional Networks
Mon, 3rd Jul 2017The World Green Building Council has today announced the Regional Chairs and Vice-Chairs of its five Regional Networks.
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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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Call for Congress Hosts in 2015 and 2016
Sun, 10th Nov 2013Do you want to host the WorldGBC Congress in 2015 or 2016?
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Greenest School on Earth
Sat, 9th Nov 2013A technologically advanced low-income secondary school in Hong Kong and an innovative primary school in Kenya that harvests rainwater are the winners of the Center for Green School's 2013 'Greenest School on Earth' competition.
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WorldGBC 2012/2013 Annual Report Now Available
Mon, 4th Nov 2013Download our 2012/2013 Annual Report to learn about our recent activities and see how we are helping GBCs worldwide to transform the built environment.
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WorldGBC Holds Congress in Cape Town
Mon, 4th Nov 2013This year's Congress in Cape Town was our best yet, with 75 delegates from 34 countries convening from 16 to 18 October for plenty of development opportunities, networking and strategising. Thanks go to our sponsor, Shaw Contract Group, for their support, and our hosts, the Green Building Council of South Africa, for their efforts to make the event a resounding success.
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Call for European Govts to Seize National Renovation Strategies Opportunities
Mon, 4th Nov 2013From joint press release by Renovate Europe and the Europe Regional Network
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Green Building Videos
Sat, 2nd Nov 2013Check out these great videos from Taiwan GBC highlighting green buildings:
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Vitoria-Gasteiz Celebrates Europe Region Leadership Award Win
Sat, 2nd Nov 2013The Mayor of Vitoria-Gasteiz, Javier Maroto, and CEO of GBCe, Luis Álvarez-Ude.
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Green Building Awards for Sustainability Leaders
Thu, 17th Oct 2013The World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) has recognised innovators and pioneers at its annual awards ceremony.
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Business Case Report Now Available in Chinese and Spanish
Mon, 7th Oct 2013Our comprehensive report on the business case for green building has now been released in Chinese and Spanish translations.
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Notice of Annual General Meeting
Sun, 6th Oct 2013Notice is hereby given to all members that the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the World Green Building Council will be held on Wednesday 16 October 2013 at 12:45 pm, during the WorldGBC Congress at The Pavilion Conference Centre, Clocktower Centre, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa, to conduct the following business:
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Europe Regional Network Calls for Market Transformation
Tue, 1st Oct 2013The Europe Regional Network of WorldGBC has today responded to the European Commission’s consultation on EU sustainable buildings policy, outlining the central building blocks required for market transformation.
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New GBC People Profiles
Sun, 29th Sep 2013Meet members of our GBC family and learn about what has inspired them, their greatest challenges, and the advice they have to offer.
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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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